Press Release: John Shoro Honored with “Go To Taxation Lawyer” Award by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

April 27, 2026

Boston and Worcester, MA – April 27, 2026 – John Shoro, Managing Partner and Private Client Practice Area Leader at Bowditch & Dewey, recently received the “Go To Lawyer” in Taxation Award from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. 

Shoro was honored for his expertise and wealth of knowledge in the field of tax law. After more than 38 years with Bowditch, Shoro is a fixture at the firm, supporting longtime clients and attracting new clients dealing with a wide variety of tax issues.

“I can’t think of anyone more deserving of an award in taxation than John,” said Anthony Dragga, a Partner in the firm’s Estate, Financial & Tax Planning practice. “With his decades of experience and a penchant for building strong, lasting personal relationships with clients, John continues to lead our firm in delivering fantastic results. We’re incredibly proud to have him on our team.”

Shoro, who joined Bowditch in 1987, is a highly-respected trust, estate, and tax lawyer, helping clients in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Florida with their sophisticated tax, administration and planning needs. He previously received the “Go To Lawyer” in Taxation honor in 2024, as well as being named “Top Managing Partner” from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in 2024. For four years, John also received the “Lawyer of the Year” award from Best Lawyers in America for his work in trusts and estates.

“It is a huge honor to receive this award alongside many of my very distinguished colleagues,” said Shoro. “I’ve worked in taxation for most of my career, and I continue to find inspiration from our engaged and supportive clients that we work with every day. Importantly, I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without the support of the fantastic team of attorneys we have here at Bowditch.”

Shoro earned his law degree as well as a Master of Laws in taxation from Boston University.

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