OUR TEAM

Matthew Thomas Williams
Reg#: 5659677
D.O.A: 1/14/2019
Appellate Division Department of Admission 1st
Fordham University School of Law
Email: mwilliams@williamsshapirollp.com
Phone: (866) 296-7829
Cellphone: (646) 701-5632
Professional summary:
Criminal Lawyer with a winning jury trial record brings fierce defense for people accused of criminal offenses. Has developed strong relationships with District Attorneys and court staff to secure favorable dispositions to cases. Research-savvy and has an excellent public speaking ability.
Core Qualifications
Fight for clients under all circumstances.
Knowledgeable about constitutional rights.
Secures best possible pleas.
Fights to and through jury trial when necessary.
Experience
Criminal Lawyer
Transitioned into private practice Defended clients facing both misdemeanor and felony charges.
Staffed cases with partners for defenses and appropriate approach.
Drafted motions and briefs.
Consulted with and advised clients on the best tactics to take.

Michael Shapiro
Reg #: 1172402
D.O.A: 03/15/1978
Appellate Division Department of Admission: 2nd
New York Law School
Email: mshapiro@williamsshapirollp.com
(866) 296-7829 ext# 101
Cellphone: (646) 480-1451
Michael Shapiro is one of the founders of Williams & Shapiro Law Group. His firm represents clients in a broad spectrum of legal matters with a focus catastrophic injuries, civil litigation and criminal defense.
He has received national acclaim in the course of his legal career and has been honored as «Nation’s Top One Percent» by National Association of Distinguished
Counsel (NADC), «Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs* attorney by the National Trial Lawyers and by NADC, «Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney by Attorney & Practice Magazines, «Top 10 % for Excellence in Personal Injury and Criminal Defense» by Lawyers of Distinction, «10 Best Attorneys-Rhode Island» by American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, and «Top
10 Under 40″ by National Academy of
Personal Injury J.D.
New York Law School