Matthew C. Shapiro

Matthew C. Shapiro

Rice Law Firm
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Matthew C. Shapiro is a seasoned attorney concentrating in wills, trusts, estates, and civil litigation. Mr. Shapiro graduated with honors from Florida International University, ranking in the top ten of his class. His distinguished academic background laid a strong foundation for his legal career, where he has consistently demonstrated expertise and excellence.

During his career, Mr. Shapiro has provided comprehensive estate planning services to thousands of clients, expertly drafting crucial documents such as revocable living trusts of varying complexities, wills, powers of attorney, health care surrogates, living wills, enhanced life estate deeds, trust amendments, and codicils.

Having served as the lead or sole attorney for hundreds of Florida probate cases, Mr. Shapiro has expertly navigated both uncontested and contested probates. His extensive experience includes handling formal, summary, and ancillary administrations. He has resolved complex probate disputes such as will contests, capacity challenges, breaches of fiduciary duty, conflicts between surviving spouses and children from previous marriages, elective share calculations, homestead rights, fee disputes, and beneficiary rights.

In addition to his probate work, Mr. Shapiro has managed the administration of numerous trusts, overseeing complex trust matters and litigating numerous trust disputes. He has also served in various court-appointed roles, including curator, personal representative, guardian ad litem, and attorney ad litem, demonstrating his versatility and knowledge.

A lifelong resident of Volusia County, born and raised in Ormond Beach, Mr. Shapiro is a dedicated community member. He currently serves on the Ormond Beach Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Board and is the president of the Dunn-Blount Inn of American Inns of Court. His leadership extends to previous roles, including President of the Volusia County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, general counsel for the Ormond Beach Ch

Education
Florida International University College of Law
J.D. (2011)
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Professional Experience
Treasurer
Young Lawyers Division
- Current
General counsel
Ormond Beach Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Board
- Current
General counsel
Daytona Beach Young Professionals Group
- Current
Associate
Rice Law Firm
- Current
Treasurer
Dunn Blount Chapter of the American Inns of Court
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Speaking Engagements
Estate Planning, Plan Stronger Video Series, WDSC TV
Holand Financial
Awards
Peer Rated
Martindale Hubbell
Top 100 Lawyers
The National Advocates
Client Distinction
Martindale Hubbell
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar  # 92543
Member
Current
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Volusia County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Elder Law
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Rice Law Attorneys Attend Volusia Bar Membership Meeting
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Matt Shapiro Recognized By Volusia County Bar
Contact & Map
Rice Law Firm
222 Seabreeze Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
US
Telephone: (386) 257-1222
Fax: (386) 258-9694