Thomas Shapiro

Thomas Shapiro is a prominent attorney and founding partner emeritus at Shapiro Haber & Urmy LLP, a Boston-based law firm specializing in complex litigation, particularly in class actions related to securities, consumer rights, and employment cases. With over 40 years of experience, he has developed a reputation for successfully litigating high-stakes cases in both state and federal courts.

Education and Early Career

Shapiro graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College in 1965 and earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1969. Initially focusing on criminal defense, he later transitioned to civil litigation, where he has gained significant expertise in representing plaintiffs in class action lawsuits.

Professional Achievements

Throughout his career, Shapiro has been recognized as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer multiple times and has been included in the Top 100 New England Super Lawyers list. His notable litigation achievements include securing multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for clients in various securities fraud cases and consumer class actions. Some of his significant recoveries include:

• $15 million for investors in oil drilling partnerships.
• $10 million settlements with a leading New York securities firm.
• $4.9 million awarded in a class action against Philip Morris under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Statute.

Shapiro has also served as a mentor for young attorneys at the Justice Bridge Legal Center, which supports new lawyers in providing reduced-fee legal services to clients with modest incomes.123