David Andrew Shapiro

David Andrew Shapiro

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 24 years

Litigation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Guardianship

5757 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse 3, Los Angeles, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David A. Shapiro, P.C.

5757 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse 3, Los Angeles, CA, 90036

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David Andrew Shapiro's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Todd | July 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

"David A. Shapiro, Board Certified in Estate Litigation, Probate, and Trust Law"

“Orange County Resident chooses Los Angeles Attorney David A. Shapiro” “Sometimes it takes an outsider who can see things much better. I hired David Shapiro because he was just that, outsider. Outside the three-ring circus of Orange County Trust Attorneys who just want to lead you down the p...ath of rancorous litigation.” David only cares about the facts and how to effectively utilize those facts in preparation and negotiation to attain the best results for your case.” Knowledgeable A+ Great Communication A+ Responsiveness A+ Straight Forward A++ Great Listening Skills A++ Hardworking and Persevering A++ "Trusted Counsel for your Orange County Estate & Trust Litigation Needs” - T. Cashman, Orange County, California

Posted by Hanan | November 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Easy to work with

When my father passed away he made my stepmother the trustee of his estate. Big mistake. Though I had been under the mistaken impression she was a decent and loving person, that turned out to be an illusion. David helped me right this wrong, and through mediation I received the estate my father had l...eft to me and had his widow removed as trustee. David was a steadying influence throughout this process, he cared about my outcomes without letting his desire to win derail my goal of ending the conflict swiftly and fairly. I would unreservedly recommend David to anyone who needs help with an estate.

Posted by Jim | July 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top notch professional

I cannot begin to say enough great things about David Shapiro and his law practice. David helped me get through an estate matter from 3000 miles away. I'm in Michigan, the case was in LA. I spoke with 5 different lawyers about my matter, David was THE only one I felt comfortable with. David explai...ned every step in the process, answered every and all questions I asked plus added input I had no idea about because of his experience. Being 3000 miles away I expected communication issues. Absolutely none. All phone calls, emails were handled same day by David not an associate. Top notch Professional. I truly believe his one and only goal is to benefit his clients. I hope I can find a lawyer like David here in Michigan. He has set the bar very high.

Posted by Christian | December 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A great and committed lawyer

David is a great lawyer. Against the odds David managed to successfully secure the inheritance for our desperate client in Thailand who had almost given up hope to ever see her share in the US estate. I’m a German lawyer based in Thailand and helped our client to find a US attorney to represent her ...in the difficult probate procedure in the LA court. From the beginning David stood out from all the other lawyers we contacted by his clear and straight communication. He impressed me with his professionalism and commitment to help our client to obtain what she was entitled to. Our client does not speak English, so we depended on translators and sometimes difficult international phone conferences which David handled with admirable skill. But most importantly, David’s skills in court room changed our client’s life. David can be sure of her deeply felt gratitude.

Posted by Thomas | July 30, 2015

Johnnie M. George Living Trust

Mr. Shapiro was a rare find and I cannot thank him enough. He possesses all the admirable qualities one expects in an attorney, he is personable yet very skillful at his profession. Quality was job one. The attorney-client relationship will long be remembered, but moreover an everlasting friendship... was developed.

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David Andrew Shapiro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin Taylor

Litigation lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is a caring and sharp attorney. David knows what he is doing and I would recommend anyone talk with David before hiring an attorney."

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Stephen Grant

Litigation lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a fantastic trusts & estates litigator. He is very knowledgeable and he consistently provides high quality representation for his clients."

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Justin Taylor

Car accident lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2019

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2016

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2003

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Principal, Law Office of David A. Shapiro, P.C.

2000 - 2000

Legal Intern, United States Department Of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section

Associations

2013 - Present

State Bar of California

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Trusts and Estates sections of the California State Bar

Member

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

Los Angeles Estate Planning Council

Board of Directors

American Bar Association's Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section

Member

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admitted

United States District Courts, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Admitted

2016 - 2017

Los Angeles Estate Planning Council

President

Education

2000

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Publications

2000

Back Forty: The Newsletter of Land Conservation Law Chief Student Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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