Matthew C. Shapiro

Matthew C. Shapiro: Attorney with Rice Law Firm
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Biography

A native of Ormond Beach and proud graduate of Seabreeze High School, Matthew Shapiro is a partner at Rice Law Firm, where he leads a comprehensive practice in wills, trusts, estates, and real property law. With over a decade of experience, Mr. Shapiro has guided hundreds of families through estate planning, probate, and trust administration with compassion, clarity, and precision. He assists clients in drafting sophisticated estate plans tailored to their unique family and financial circumstances, ensuring their wishes are honored and their legacies preserved.

Mr. Shapiro also represents personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries in probate and trust proceedings, including contested matters. When disputes arise, he is an effective and strategic advocate in litigation involving will contests, trust disputes, and breaches of fiduciary duty. In addition to his estate-focused practice, he counsels clients on a broad range of real estate and property issues, including title disputes, co-ownership disagreements, and partition actions. Whether planning for the future, navigating the court system, or protecting property rights, Mr. Shapiro is known for delivering clear guidance, practical solutions, and strong results.

Mr. Shapiro earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida International University College of Law, graduating in the top ten of his class. During law school, he served as a teaching assistant in the legal research and writing program, interned with the Fifth District Court of Appeal, and was awarded book awards in Estate Planning, Legal Research and Writing, and Employment Law. He was an associate member of the FIU Law Review, and his scholarly comment was selected for publication.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Shapiro frequently shares his knowledge as a guest speaker. He has appeared on PlanStrongerTV with David Holland, spoken at the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Power Hour, and participated in workshops hosted by the Small Business Development Center.

Deeply committed to his community, Mr. Shapiro served for ten years on the Ormond Beach Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Board. He is a past president of both the Dunn Blount Chapter of the American Inns of Court and the Young Lawyers Division of the Volusia County Bar Association. He has also served as general counsel for the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Volusia Young Professionals Group. Mr. Shapiro is a graduate of Ormond Beach Leadership IX and Daytona Beach Leadership XXXIII.
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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Wills, Trusts, and Probate
  • Civil Litigation
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Contested Wills
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Estate Litigation
  • Living Wills
  • Estate Planning

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida State University, B.A., 2008
Law School Attended:
Florida International University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011
Year of First Admission:
2011
Admission:
2011, Florida
Languages:
English
ISLN:
921897352
Hobbies & interests:
Hiking, Camping, Tennis, College Football Enthusiast

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Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other, Visa

Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (15 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.1/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/31/17 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 04/13/16 in Civil Litigation

    Matthew is very knowledgeable and a great opposing counsel to work with. He listens to differing opinions without being combative but still advocates zealously for his clients. He undertakes his job with the highest professionalism to opposing coun... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/12/16 in Civil Litigation

    Matt is a smart, honorable, and fair lawyer, who serves his clients best by being diligent and responsive, respecting all involved in the matter and the Court, and developing frank and trusting relationships with his client and opposing counsels.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/06/16 in Civil Litigation

    He is an excellent attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/05/16 in Civil Litigation

    I have known Matthew through one of the attorneys in his practice that has helped me through my career. I have worked with Matthew on several issues and his professionalism and ethics have always shown through no matter how the situations played out.... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/05/16 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/05/16 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/05/16 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/13/16 in Guardianship and Conservatorship

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/06/16 in Civil Litigation

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5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)

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5.0/5.0 (11 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

I worked with Mr. Shapiro and his staff during a difficult time after my fathers passing. They really were wonderful in explaing the process when I was absolutly clueless on how to handle his affairs....

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