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Zachary I. Shapiro

Zachary I. Shapiro

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

  • Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring
  • Career

    Zach Shapiro is “a go-to source” who “offers creative and out-of-the-box solutions” (Chambers USA). Zach represents the full range of parties in all types of bankruptcy proceedings, including debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, lenders, landlords, official committees, independent directors, purchasers, governmental units, and other parties in interest in chapter 7, chapter 11, and chapter 15 bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings. Clients report that “when Zach is giving you advice, you are getting the benefit of his extensive experience…. He grabs the reins of the mechanics of cases” (Chambers USA).

    Zach also provides advice and legal opinions in connection with a wide variety of transactions, including “true lease” and “true sale” opinions.

    Chambers Review

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    Chambers Guide to the USA

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

    Band 4
    Band 4

    Individual Editorial

    Zachary Shapiro advises on a range of bankruptcy-related matters, including high-profile cases. He regularly acts on behalf of debtors on Chapter 11 proceedings.

    Strengths

    Provided by Chambers

    • Zach is smart, responsive and creative.

      Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
    • Zach shines when there is a time-sensitive, complicated issue to solve. He is sharp, practical, reliable and creative.

      Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
    • Zach's understanding of what can be accomplished in Delaware is second to none.

      Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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    Delaware

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