ATTORNEYS

Aaron D.P. Shapiro, Esq.

Founder & Head Counsel

Licenses: New York, Connecticut, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Main Practice Areas: Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Family, Transactional & Civil Matters

Aaron has lived in the tri-state area his entire life. Aaron is the owner and founder of The Shapiro Law Firm, LLC. In 2009, Aaron set out to create a law firm founded on honesty, integrity and accessibility. His goal is to advance each client’s interests within the bounds of the law.

Aaron attended Rutgers University, where he graduated with honors in 2005, focusing his studies on Political Science and Philosophy.

He attended the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 2008.

Aaron resides in Connecticut, with his wife, son, and rescued dog, Philo. Aaron enjoys sailing his 1972 Pearson P26 sloop that he rebuilt with his brother, playing piano and guitar, working on cars and motorcycles, woodworking and vegetable gardening.

Additional Information about Aaron

Education:

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 2008

Degree: Juris Doctorate

Rutgers University, Class of 2005

Degree: Bachleor of Arts (B.A.)

Majors: Political Science & Philosophy

Honors: Cum Laude

Interests/ Hobbies:

Rebuilding & Sailing 1972 P26 sloop sail boat

Working on cars & motorcycles

Woodworking

Vegetable Gardening

Playing Piano & Guitar

Rutgers & Giants Football

Yankees Baseball

Amanda B. Shaffer, Esq.

Of-Counsel

Lawyer Amanda Shaffer | Featured Attorney Immigration

Licenses: New York, New Jersey, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Main Practice Areas: Immigration Law, Family Law, & Litigation

Amanda was born and raised in New York and currently resides in the East Village with her dog Bailey. She joined The Shapiro Law Firm, LLC, as a legal assistant in August 2012, and was promoted to of-counsel in November of 2012, when she was admitted to the New Jersey bar.

Amanda enjoys working at The Shapiro Law Firm, LLC, because she is able to meet and engage with clients and make a real difference in people’s lives. Analytical by nature, there was never any doubt that Amanda was going to become a lawyer. She has always had a passion for debate and justice. Amanda thrives in the courtroom by fervously advocating for her client’s rights.

Amanda understands the stress and uneasiness that clients feel when they have to attend a court proceeding or an immigration appointment. In order to reduce nerves, Amanda always attempts to connect with her clients by making jokes and taking their mind off of the stressful situation. Clients find that Amanda is easy-going, kind and pleasant to converse with. Most importantly, Amanda is able to empathize with clients from all over the world, enabling an honest line of communication that secures quicker and better results for her clients.

Amanda prides herself on honesty and integrity. She hopes that her commitment to law and justice is evident in her work product and fervently works to represent her clients’ best ineterests.

Additional Information about Amanda

Education:

Quinnipiac School of Law, Class of 2012

Degree: Juris Doctorate

Concentration: Criminal Law

Honors:Cum Laude

University of Michigan, Class of 2009

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Majors: Sociology & Political Science (with a sub-concentration in law, criminology and deviance)

Interests/ Hobbies:

Dogs

Yankees Baseball

Michigan & Giants Football

Technology

Playing Softball & Snowboarding

Laughter