Shapiro & Associates Law

The firm's founder, Dan Shapiro, has 30 years of experience in the areas of land use, zoning, governmental relations, municipal law, and civil litigation. After practicing at "big law" for most of his career, Mr. Shapiro opened his own office, which stresses accountability, efficiency, and integrity.

Shapiro & Associates represents landowners and established developers in land use and zoning matters including residential, retail, commercial and industrial developments. We represent clients before various planning boards, commissions and agencies and have been involved in complex matters at the local and state court levels.

We quarterback the efforts of a client's civil and traffic engineers, designers, architects, surveyors and other professionals in connection with a variety of real estate projects. Dan's clients include individuals, corporate entities and real estate developers seeking to rezone or subdivide property, obtain variances or conditional use permits, and negotiate agreements with governmental entities.

Shapiro & Associates' economic development attorneys have vast experience with providing representation for its clients and have helped them to expand their resources and incentives for economic development.

Dan Shapiro understands the importance of staying apprised of the most current legislative developments that are related to the economic development tools that are available at the local, state and federal levels and is able to provide assistance to his clients with implementing them.Dan Shapiro guides his clients on an assortment of economic development strategies and will procure the best incentives that are available for their project.

We represent a variety of clients on real estate acquisitions and dispositions. We not only consider the legal aspects of a transaction but also bring a practical perspective to solve problems which may occur throughout the process. We strive to appreciate the client's goals and in doing so understand that each deal is unique thereby resulting in a flexible approach which furthers our clients' interests.