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Mr. Shapiro attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and received his Bachelor’s degree in 1984 and his master’s degree in 1986. He graduated from Whittier College School of Law in 1990, Magna Cum Laude. He has practiced in family law since 1990 and has served as a Domestic Violence Commissioner, pro tempore, URESA/Paternity Hearing Master, Alternate, Municipal Court Judge, Alternate, Judicial Referee, Las Vegas Justice Court, Small Claims. Mr. Shapiro has written several articles in the area of family law and has served on the Nevada Children’s Justice Task Force, Clark County Family Court Bench-Bar Committee, State Bar of Nevada, Child Support Review Committee, the State Bar of Nevada Southern Nevada Disciplinary Board, State Bar of Nevada Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics and Election Practices and the Continuing Legal Education Committee. Mr. Shapiro also served on the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Nevada from 2003-2005 and 2008 – 2010.
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Acquired: 1990
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Posted by Richard | October 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Bruce Shapiro and his team are nothing short of awesome! Their ability to navigate the legal world is impressive and I am so grateful for their service. They aided me in getting the best outcome possible in a very adverse situation. I was continuously updated on where we were in the process and ever...
Posted by Jonathan | September 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney
he backstory is that my daughter's mother decided to move away and tried to take my daughter across the country away from me for no reason other than she wanted to move. I've been active and in my daughter's life since birth but due to my previous choice of attorney, almost lost this case. After almo...
Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I wanted to thank you for the peace you provided me during this process. Your professionalism and attention to detail was very appreciated. This process was unnecessarily too long, but you and your staff helped me through it all. Thank you so much AD
Posted by Joe G | October 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was involved in a long-term mess with my ex-spouse. Making matters worse, my ex-spouse’s attorney was non-responsive and extremely slow to do anything. I hired Bruce and the change was immediate. The day after I retained him, he sent letters and started the process of getting the case moving along....
Posted by Gina | May 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I am blessed that I was recommended to Bruce Shapiro. I was told he was an intelligent honest and good man. That is exactly what I encountered. He saved me from being in complete despair from the way my divorce was going. It’s so important to have trust in someone who can have a huge effect on the o...
"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce is a strategic and skilled lawyer who zealously advocates for his clients."
"Bruce is well respected in the local legal community. He has a reputation for being knowledgeable in family law and dealing with opposing counsel in a professional manner. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Bruce. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shapiro is very knowledgeable and prepared. He is an intelligent and effective advocate."
"A very competent family law attorney. One of the best in Las Vegas. I have seen that from working with his firm and from seeing him work in court."
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1991
Award, Clark County Pro Bono Project
1990
Local Government Award, American Bar Association
1990
Honor Roll, Whittier College School of Law
1989
Dean's List, Whittier College School of Law
1989
David Holtz Memorial Scholarship, Whittier College School of Law
1989
Dean's Merit Scholarship, Whittier College School of Law
1989
AmJur Award, Constitutional Law I, American Jurisprudence
1987
AmJur Award, Contracts, Americant Jurisprudence
1999 - 2000
Municipal Court Judge, Alternate, Las Vegas Municipal Court
1999 - 2000
Justice of the Peace, Pro Tempore, Las Vegas Justice Court
1997 - 2000
Domestic Violence Commissioner, Pro Tempore, Clark County District Court
1994 - 2000
URESA/Paternity Hearing Master, Alternate, Clark County District Court
1992 - 1993
Associate, William Phillips & Associates
1992 - 1994
Small Claims Referee, Las Vegas Justice Court
1990 - 1992
Associate, Law Offices of Kent Dawson Chartered
2008 - Present
Supreme Court of Nevada Bench-Bar CommitteeMember
2008 - Present
Nevada State BarBoard of Governors
2004 - Present
Council of Appellate LawyersMember
1990 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1990 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Nevada State Bar, Family DivisionMember
1990 - Present
Nevada State BarMember
Executive Committee Member
2006 - 2008
Nevada State Bar, Disciplinary BoardMember
2003 - 2005
Nevada State BarBoard of Governors
2001 - 2008
Nevada State Bar, Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics and Election PracticesMember
2000 - 2003
Nevada State Bar, CLE CommitteeMember
1996 - 1996
Nevada State Bar, Child Support Review CommitteeMember
1995 - 2003
Nevada State Bar, Disciplinary BoardMember
1994 - 1995
Clark County Family Court Bench Bar CommitteeMember
1992 - 1992
Nevada State Bar, Child Support Review CommitteeMember
1989 - 1990
Whittier College of LawTeaching Assistant, Contracts
1989 - 1990
Whittier Law ReviewSolicitations Editor
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
MA - Masters
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
Family Law
2008
Family Law
2005
Parental Alienation Syndrome
2004
Recent Child Custody Issues
2003
Appealing a Family Law Case
2003
Gambling and family court litigation
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