Ethen Shapiro

Career

Ethen Shapiro has prevailed in jury trials for national and local healthcare providers, and has obtained important appellate decisions related to punitive damages for industry clients.

Ethen’s focus is in the defense of medical malpractice, hospital liability, nursing home and long-term care facilities, professional liability, premises liability, and handling a diverse array of personal injury claims. He has successfully defended hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, and pharmaceutical companies at the local, state and national levels.

Ethen has been active in professional activities, including service as program chair, faculty member and invited speaker with the Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) Medical Liability and Healthcare Law Committee. Locally, he has served as acting chief coordinator for the Hillsborough County High School Mock Trial Competition and as a youth basketball coach. In law school, Ethen received the Pro Bono Service Award for dedication and service to those unable to afford legal services, as well as the prestigious American Jurisprudence (“Book”) Award for excellence in Intellectual Property.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

The Florida Bar

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Florida Hospital Association

International Association of Defense Counsel

Florida Defense Lawyers Association

Defense Research Institute

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice; Hospital Liability; Long Term Care/Nursing Home; Professional Liability; Healthcare Litigation & Administrative Proceedings; Drug & Medical Device; Products Liability; Personal Injury; COVID-19 Response Team; Litigation

Awards