David Shapiro, M.S.W., J.D.
I have 25 years of family law experience and 15 years of social work experience. I have helped numerous families.
ReSOlVing FAMILY ISSUES through mediation
Mediation can help pave the way for a happier and healthier path forward for your family
Why Mediation?
Most every conflict and issue between partners results in strong and difficult emotions. Because of these strong emotions, we may hear but not listen, and so fail to understand or appreciate our partner’s feelings. Effective dialog doesn’t occur, and partners end up making rash decisions with life-long consequences for themselves and their families; decisions they may well come to regret.
Mediation can help parties hear and listen to each other.
Divorce is often very expensive and can hurt the children. Mediation may very well help you avoid these outcomes.
A personalized approach
Once we learn to get past the strong emotions and actually listen, we can begin to understand each others’ needs.
With more than 15 years of social work experience and 30 years of legal experience, I can help you and your partner work to understand these emotions.
Experience counts
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Nearly 40 years of family law experience
From Peace Corps to a Masters in Social Work and law degree, my working life has been dedicated to helping others.
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I know New York and New Yorkers
From tenant organizing in the Lower East Side, to running a community center in Harlem, and litigating in the busiest courts in the Bronx, I know New York and New Yorkers.
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I advocate for your peace of mind
Working with clients in English and in Spanish, we negotiate together, agreeing on terms that suit your unique situation, rather than having a judge impose a decision.
