What Napoli Shkolnik does

Napoli Shkolnik, the registered tradename of NS PR Law Services, LLC, is a Puerto Rico-headquartered plaintiff-side litigation firm founded in 2018 by Paul J. Napoli, Marie Napoli, and Hunter J. Shkolnik. The firm practices across five core service lines — Class Actions & Commercial Litigation, Environmental Contamination, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Pharmaceutical/Medical Device litigation — with concentration in mass tort and multidistrict litigation leadership. Practice architecture centers on contingency-fee representation with no upfront legal fees for stateside matters, free case evaluations, and connection to medical care for clients without insurance; technology footprint is limited to standard legal research, case management, and litigation support, with no proprietary AI or platform product disclosed.

The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from contingency percentages of settlements and judgments, with reported gross settlements exceeding $15 billion across PFAS/AFFF multidistrict litigation ($12.5B with 3M, $1.185B with DuPont/Chemours/Corteva, $750M with Tyco), the Flint Water Crisis ($600M), opioid litigation ($1.1B+ with major distributors in New York and $320M for Cuyahoga County), and 9/11 first responder representation ($900M+ for 11,000+ individuals). Go-to-market relies on referrals, earned media through partner appearances on Fox Business News, CNN, CBS, ABC News, and Court TV, community sponsorship (Guaynabo Mets basketball), and philanthropy, supplemented by a bilingual English/Spanish website and virtual consultations for out-of-jurisdiction claimants.

Customer concentration is unusually high for a plaintiff firm in that revenue is docket-driven rather than diversified across many independent matters; performance in a handful of MDLs (AFFF, opioid, 9/11, Flint) materially swings annual outcomes. Court-appointed leadership positions (Co-Lead Counsel in AFFF, Co-Liaison Counsel for 9/11 first responders, Plaintiff Steering Committees) function as durable moats. The July 2026 death of co-founder Paul J. Napoli creates a leadership transition risk that will test continuity of those appointments and the firm's case origination engine; Marie Napoli and Hunter J. Shkolnik remain as the operating leadership alongside additional partners (Christopher R. LoPalo, Coral M. Odiot-Rivera, Mary Ann Candelario, Verónica N. Vázquez, Silvino John Díaz).

Name

Napoli Shkolnik

Legal name

NS PR Law Services, LLC

Website

https://nsprlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Napoli Shkolnik (NS PR Law Services, LLC) is a Puerto Rico-based plaintiff-side law firm founded in 2018, specializing in mass tort and complex litigation across environmental contamination, pharmaceutical, personal injury, and medical malpractice matters on a contingency-fee basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Mass tort litigation
• Personal injury law
• Medical malpractice representation
• Environmental contamination claims
• Pharmaceutical product liability

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Contingency Fee: The firm operates primarily on a contingency fee basis for personal injury and mass tort matters. For commercial litigation, the firm states 'Most lawyers charge high hourly fees in all the commercial matters they handle. But we often charge no upfront legal fees at all.' This model provides clients access to legal representation without upfront costs, with the firm receiving a percentage of settlements or judgments won.
2. Legal Services - Stateside Matters: For stateside personal injury matters, the firm explicitly states 'We do not charge upfront legal fees,' indicating contingency-based or alternative fee arrangements for out-of-jurisdiction cases.
3. Mass Tort Litigation: The firm handles mass tort litigation including PFAS/AFFF multidistrict litigation, opioid litigation, and environmental contamination cases. These large-scale litigations typically generate significant contingency fee recoveries from corporate defendants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Napoli Shkolnik (NS PR Law Services, LLC) is a Puerto Rican law firm that provides plaintiff-side legal representation across five practice areas: Class Actions & Commercial Litigation, Environmental Contamination, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Pharmaceutical product liability. The firm specializes in complex mass tort and multidistrict litigation including PFAS/AFFF water contamination, opioid epidemic, Flint Water Crisis, and 9/11 first responder cases. Most matters are handled on a contingency fee basis with no upfront legal fees.

Product overview

NSPR Law Services LLC is a legal services firm offering a unified portfolio of legal practice areas. The firm's core offerings include Class Actions & Commercial Litigation, Environmental Contamination, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Pharmaceutical legal services. These practice areas function as integrated service lines that share resources including attorneys, medical professionals, and case management infrastructure, unified under the Napoli Shkolnik brand. The firm specializes in mass tort litigation and complex personal injury matters, with particular expertise in PFAS contamination, opioid litigation, and pharmaceutical product liability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Class Actions & Commercial Litigation Legal representation for business disputes including non-compete agreements, consumer protection, insurance disputes, corporate governance, and shareholder litigation. Also covers class action lawsuits for groups of individuals harmed by the same corporate conduct.
• Environmental Contamination Legal services for victims of environmental poisoning including PFOA water contamination, PFAS/AFFF firefighting foam contamination, toxic exposure cases, and environmental justice matters. Firm has served as Co-Lead Counsel in major MDLs producing $15B+ in settlements.
• Medical Malpractice Legal representation for victims of medical negligence including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, labor and delivery mistakes, and other improper medical interventions. Practice also includes nursing home neglect matters.
• Personal Injury Legal services for personal injury victims including car accidents, falls, dog bites, and other unintentional injury cases with no upfront legal fees in stateside matters. Free consultations and connection with doctors provided even for clients without money or insurance.
• Pharmaceutical (Bad Drugs & Medical Devices) Legal representation for victims of defective drugs and medical devices including design defects, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, and product liability cases. Firm has led major opioid litigation resulting in $1.3B+ settlements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $15 billion in settlements secured for clients including $12.5B with 3M, $1.185B with DuPont/Chemours/Corteva, $750M with Tyco, $600M Flint Water, and $1.1B+ Opioid settlements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Caras Con CausaminorOthers · 7 January 2020NSPR Law Services provided assistance to families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic through a firm/employee monetary matching program to Caras Con Causa, which addresses food insecurity in Puerto Rico.
• Earthquake Relief - Guayanilla, Puerto RicominorOthers · 7 January 2020Following the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Guayanilla on January 7, 2020, NSPR team mobilized to collect first aid kits, towels, mosquito repellents and diapers for affected residents.
• Trial Lawyers of Puerto Rico (TLPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarie Napoli is a founding board member and former President of Trial Lawyers of Puerto Rico. Hunter J. Shkolnik is also a founding board member. TLPR is a trade association bringing together top trial lawyers to share expertise, build partnerships, and add value to the local Puerto Rico community.
• NYU School of Law Environmental Justice LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaul and Marie Napoli provided a founding gift establishing the NYU Law Environmental Justice Laboratory (EJL), which works with partners including impacted communities to address longstanding environmental racism and build a just, decarbonized future. Marie Napoli continues involvement as the initiative launched in October 2025.
• La Fondita de JesúsminorOthersNSPR office held a food drive to support La Fondita de Jesús efforts to provide sustenance and dignity to those less fortunate. La Fondita de Jesús is a non-profit serving the homeless since 1985.
• Save A SatominorOthersSave A Sato is a non-profit dedicated to easing suffering of Puerto Rico's homeless and abused animals, caring for 150+ dogs and 50+ cats annually at the 'Shelter of Miracles.'
• Guaynabo MetsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNSPR Law Services is an official sponsor of the Guaynabo Mets, a professional basketball team founded in 1935 and based in Puerto Rico. The sponsorship provides community visibility and brand association.
• Roberto Biaggi (Local Artist)minorOthersLocal talent Roberto Biaggi created the NSPR Law Lady Justice Mural, with the artist sharing insight into the creative vision for the firm's artwork.
• The Bone Marrow FoundationminorOthersMarie Napoli is an Associate Board Member of The Bone Marrow Foundation. Following her battle with leukemia, Paul Napoli became a passionate supporter, and donations in his memory may be made to Bone Marrow Foundation.
• Glen Cove Boys & Girls ClubminorOthersMarie Napoli served as a board member at Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club, a youth organization in Glen Cove, New York.
• National September 11 Memorial & MuseumcoreOthersPaul Napoli proudly served on the Board of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, helping preserve memory of those lost while honoring courage of those who answered the call to serve.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Keller Postman: Plaintiff-side firm building a mass tort and class action practice in pharmaceuticals, opioids, and consumer litigation. Compares to NSPR as a contingency-fee plaintiff firm pursuing similar MDL-driven dockets, though at an earlier growth stage.
• Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann: Plaintiff-side firm with strong class action and MDL practice, including pharmaceutical and mass tort work. Comparable to NSPR for contingency-based complex plaintiff representation, though with greater emphasis on securities class actions.

Direct peers

• Motley Rice: Plaintiff-side mass tort firm with a strong focus on environmental contamination, opioid, and complex MDL litigation. Highly comparable to Napoli Shkolnik given shared leadership in PFAS/AFFF and opioid MDLs and a similar contingency-fee plaintiff model.
• Weitz & Luxenberg: Plaintiff mass tort firm known for environmental contamination, asbestos, and pharmaceutical cases. Closely matches NSPR's mix of mass tort, personal injury, and class action practice on contingency fee.
• Robins Kaplan: Plaintiff-side firm with significant MDL and mass tort practice including opioids and environmental cases. Comparable to NSPR for contingency-fee mass tort work and court-appointed leadership in major MDLs.
• Levin Papantonio Rafferty: Plaintiff mass tort firm with strong pharmaceutical, environmental, and consumer practice. Directly comparable to NSPR given overlapping mass tort dockets and contingency-fee plaintiff representation.
• Seeger Weiss: Plaintiff mass tort firm active in MDLs including opioids, environmental contamination, and product liability. Comparable to NSPR for its court-appointed leadership and contingency-based mass tort work.
• Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll: Plaintiff-side complex litigation firm with deep MDL and class action practice. Comparable to NSPR as a contingency-fee plaintiff firm with national reach and leadership in mass tort dockets.
• Simmons Hanly Conroy: National plaintiff mass tort firm with significant environmental, asbestos, and pharmaceutical practice. Comparable to Napoli Shkolnik as a court-appointed leadership player in large MDLs with contingency-fee economics.
• Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein: Plaintiff-side firm with national MDL leadership in mass tort, class actions, and personal injury. Comparable to NSPR for court-appointed leadership roles, contingency model, and complex plaintiff work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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