High Profile Cases

The Hero in the Media

Mr. Shapiro has successfully handled many high profile and news worthy cases and matters of public interest including, but not limited to those against celebrities Sean Combs, Steven Patrick Morrissey, Patsy’s Pizzeria, The Bronx Zoo, The City of New York’s Fire Department, Police Department, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Sanitation and Department of Environmental Protection; and The State of New York.

Cases That Made Headlines

Mr. Shapiro has successfully handled many high-profile and newsworthy cases of public interest — including those against celebrities, major corporations, New York City agencies, and The State of New York.

Celebrity · Civil Litigation

Sean Combs (Puff Daddy)

Represented a client in a civil matter involving hip-hop mogul Sean Combs, drawing significant media coverage from the New York Post and other major outlets.

Celebrity · Civil Litigation

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Litigated a civil matter against the internationally known musician and former lead singer of The Smiths, covered by multiple New York media outlets.

Celebrity · Civil Litigation

The Bronx Zoo — Cable Car Incident

Filed a $10 million suit after dozens of visitors were struck and injured when the Bronx Zoo's aerial tram malfunctioned. Covered by CBS, NBC, and the New York Post.

Celebrity · Civil Litigation

City of New York — Fire Department

Sued the FDNY after firefighters dropped a 500-pound man down a flight of stairs during an emergency response, causing serious injury. Featured in the New York Post.

Celebrity · Civil Litigation

Patsy's Pizzeria

Represented an injury victim in a premises liability matter against the iconic New York City restaurant, resulting in media coverage of the case.

Celebrity · Civil Litigation

City of New York — Police Department

Litigated against the NYPD in a high-profile matter involving a police officer and a gun-related incident that garnered local media attention.

Celebrity · Civil Litigation

Window Washer Accident

Represented a window washer seriously injured on the job in a prominent construction liability case featured by New York media.

Celebrity · Civil Litigation

Funeral Procession Collision

Handled a multi-party lawsuit arising from a serious collision involving a funeral procession. Covered twice by New York media due to its complex, multi-defendant nature.

Celebrity · Civil Litigation

NYC City Agencies — Multiple Matters

Successfully litigated cases against NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, Department of Sanitation, and Department of Environmental Protection on behalf of injured New Yorkers.