Richard J. Shapiro

About Richard

Richard Shapiro, head of the firm’s Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law Department and a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), counsels clients of both modest and higher net worth in creating tax-efficient legacy plans that provide asset protection throughout the generations. He is the only Certified Elder Law Attorney whose home office is based in Orange or Sullivan counties, one of only 38 CELAs in New York State, and one of fewer than 530 CELAs nationwide. He was also recently selected to join the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys’ prestigious Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP). Richard has been named to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers list for 12 consecutive years, was named one of the Hudson Valley’s Top 25 attorneys by Super Lawyers for four consecutive years, and one of Upstate New York’s Top 50 attorneys in 2024. He is the author of 'Secure Your Legacy: Estate Planning and Elder Law for Today’s American Family'.

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Colleagues at Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP

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Jay R. Myrow

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Barbara A. Garigliano

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William A. Frank

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Michael S. Blustein

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Gardiner S. Barone

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William E. Duquette

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