About David
David Shapiro is an attorney who practices at Zelenitz, Shapiro & D Agostino, P.C. His name appears in the firm title, a marker of a long association with the office and its clients. He is based at the firm's office and handles matters that come through the firm’s doors.
After law school, Shapiro began his legal career in private practice. He moved through roles that exposed him to both courtroom procedure and client counseling. Over time he became a steady presence at his firm, contributing to case preparation, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
His career has been shaped by steady courtroom work and client representation. He has prepared pleadings, handled discovery, and taken cases to trial when necessary. At the same time he has spent significant time negotiating resolutions outside the courtroom. The balance between trial advocacy and negotiated outcomes is a throughline in his work.
Colleagues describe him as practical and thorough in case preparation. He approaches files by identifying the critical facts, testing legal theories, and mapping out procedural steps. That methodical approach shows in how matters are presented to opposing counsel and to judges.
Shapiro has represented a mix of individual and business clients. He works on disputes that require careful factual development as well as clear legal argument. His practice touches on litigation strategy, client counseling during disputes, and the mechanics of bringing a matter to resolution. He is comfortable in hearings and trials, and he spends as much time on written advocacy as he does on oral argument.
Outside of litigation, he assists clients in assessing risk and making pragmatic decisions about how to proceed. That often involves explaining likely outcomes, the costs of continued litigation, and alternatives such as settlement or alternative dispute resolution. He aims to give clients the information they need to make informed choices.
In the office he mentors junior lawyers and participates in case strategy sessions. He has worked on multi-step matters that required coordination across different areas of law and with outside experts. He places emphasis on careful preparation and clear communication with clients.
He currently practices at Zelenitz, Shapiro & D Agostino, P.C., representing individuals and businesses in a range of civil matters.
