Episode 46: Shapiro Federal: The Legal Powerhouse in the FedUp Network of Resources

About this episode

Ron Speakman interviews Geoffrey and Zachary Shapiro about their law firm and the legal resources available for federal employees.

Today, I sit down with Geoffrey and Zachary Shapiro from Shapiro Federal, a fourth-generation, family run law firm that has been standing with and fighting for injured federal employees since 1933. With over 90 years of experience, and more than 17,500 cases nationwide, Shapiro Federal is now the official legal resource within the FedUp Network of Resources, representing federal workers in OWCP claims, Schedule Awards, ECAB appeals, wrongful terminations, and more. Together, we dive into a whole host of topics, including the lack of accountability across the federal system, the gaps in enforcement, and what it really takes to secure justice when the system is stacked against you. This isn’t about theory, it’s about solutions, strategy, and the legal power every federal employee should know they have on their side. Contact Shapiro Federal: Website: www.injuredfederalworker.com Phone: (216) 927-2030 Also visit www.feduphq.com to explore the full FedUp Network of Resources — and stay tuned for our new spinoff podcast, FedUp 15, bringing you education and insights from trusted experts for federal employees.

People in this episode

Host: Ron Speakman

Guests: Geoffrey Shapiro, Zachary Shapiro

Topics covered

• federal employee rights
• legal resources
• OWCP claims
• justice system
• accountability
• law firm history

Keywords

• federal employees
• Shapiro Federal
• legal representation
• wrongful termination
• Schedule Awards
• ECAB appeals
• justice
• accountability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shapiro Federal, FedUp Network of Resources, OWCP, ECAB, FedUp 15

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