Levi I. Shaapera, Esq., is a distinguished legal research enthusiast and a prolific writer with over 15 years of post-call experience. He is known for his integrity, reliability, and unwavering dedication to the legal profession. As a meticulous and self-motivated legal practitioner, Levi has carved a niche for himself in legal research, advocacy, and legal writing.
He is the Principal Counsel at Leis Law Clinic, a legal practice focused on providing top-tier legal services. His expertise spans multiple areas of law, including Arbitration, Marine Insurance, Secured Credit Transactions, and International Maritime Law.
Levi is also the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of LawCompass Electronic Reports (LCER), a reputable legal research platform dedicated to providing authoritative legal insights and case law analysis. His keen attention to detail and passion for jurisprudence have made LCER a trusted resource among legal professionals.
Throughout his career, he has held significant positions, including Head of Chambers at Abubakar Mustapha & Associates and Counsel at R.O. Atabo & Co. (SAN). He has also served as a Draftsman at the Kaduna State House of Assembly and was a dedicated member of the NBA Kaduna Law Reform Committee (2019 – 2021).
Levi’s academic background includes an LLB from the University of Jos, a BL from the Nigerian Law School (Enugu Campus), and an ongoing LLM at NOUN (Kaduna Study Centre), where he continues to expand his legal expertise.
As an author, he has written extensively on legal matters, with notable works such as The Succour for Garnishee Proceedings in Nigeria and LEIS on Arbitration & Conciliation in Nigeria. His contributions to legal scholarship have earned him high praise from legal luminaries, including Senior Advocates of Nigeria and academics. Additionally, he has authored numerous legal articles published across various reputable platforms, including:
- Rethinking SAN Qualification: A Solution to the Supreme Court Backlog (BarristerNG)
- CBN v. OCHIFE (2025) LCER-51001(SC): A New Approach to Suing the Police (TheNigeriaLawyer)
- The Finality of the ICJ’s Ruling on Bakassi: Why Nigeria Cannot Reclaim the Peninsula (LEIS LAW CLINIC)
- Uberrimae Fidei and Its Jurisprudential Anchorage in Marine Insurance (LEIS LAW CLINIC)
- Contempt and Contestation: The Ensured Right to Dispute Court Orders in Defiance (LEIS LAW CLINIC)
- The Burden of Proof in Seeking Declaratory Relief (LEIS LAW CLINIC)
- Addressing Verbosity and Inelegance in Grounds of Appeal (LEIS LAW CLINIC)
- The Significance of Signatures on Documents (LEIS LAW CLINIC)
- The Crucial Role of Affidavits in Garnishee Proceedings in Nigeria (LEIS LAW CLINIC)
- Benue Killings: Shaapera Levi Esq Writes Buhari an Open Letter (BarristerNG)
Levi I. Shaapera, Esq., is a proud member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), actively contributing to legal discourse and reform. His membership status can be verified at NBA Find a Lawyer page.
With a strong analytical mind and an unyielding passion for justice, Levi I. Shaapera, Esq., remains a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian legal landscape.
