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also known as William D. Shapiro Law Inc.
William Shapiro has devoted 4 decades to representing the catastrophically injured and families of victims of wrongful death. Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Shapiro its highest AV-rating and has listed him for years in its Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in America. He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers as well as ranked " Diplomate" by the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and was named California's "Trial Lawyer of the Year" by Cal-ABOTA, Orange Counties "Trial Lawyer of the Year" by OC Trial Lawyers Assoc and the Inland Empire "Trial Lawyer of the Year" by the IE Consumer Attorneys of CA.
The Law Offices of William D. Shapiro is listed by US News and World Reports as a Tier 1, "Best Firm in America" with Mr. Shapiro being profiled by US News and World Reports as, one of "America's Best Lawyers." Mr. Shapiro is lprofiled by the LA Times, Los Angeles Magazine a "Superlawyer," by The Orange County Registers' Metro Magazine one of the "Top Lawyers in Orange County", and by the Inland Empire Magazine one of the "Top Lawyers in the Inland Empire.".
Mr. Shapiro is past president of the San Bernardino/Riverside Chapter of the ABOTA, the San Bernardino County Bar Association, the Inland Counties Chapter of Consumer Attorneys of California and the Joseph B. Campbell Inns of Court. He is recognized by the State Bar of California and the National Board of Trial Advocacy as being a specialist in Civil Trial Advocacy. In 2010,
Mr. Shapiro was named the 2017 "Lawyer of the Year," IE by Best Lawyers in America, was named 2016 “Top Gun, Trial Lawyer of the Year," by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Assoc; 2016 "Trial Lawyer of the Year," by the Western San Bernardino Bar Assoc.; 2015, California's “Trial Lawyer of the Year,” by Cal ABOTA; the 2014 “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Consumer Attorneys of the Inland Empire; the 2013 “Top Gun, Trial Lawyer of the Year,” by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association; and was nominated “Trial Lawyer of the Year,” for 2013-2014 by Cal ABOTA and the Consumer Attorneys of the Inland Empire. In 2013, Mr. Shapiro was inducted into the Western State College of Law “Hall of Fame,” and that same year was presented the “Surr Award” the highest honor an attorney can receive from the San Bernardino County Bar Association for legal excellence and professionalism. In 2010, Mr. Shapiro was nominated “Consumer Attorney of the Year, “ by the Consumer Attorneys of California and in 1999, Mr. Shapiro received the “Matthew Kearney Award,” for his dedicated 20 years of pro bono work and contribution to the community, from the Legal Aid Society/ San Bernardino County Bar Association.
Mr. Shapiro is an Adjunct Professor of Civil Trial Practice at Western State College of Law as well as having taught Torts, Product Liability and Legal Ethics.
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Acquired: 2016
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Acquired: 1979
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893 East Brier Dr., San Bernardino, CA, 92408
1020 North Ross St., Santa Ana, CA, 92702
19 Corporate Plaza, Newport Beach, CA, 92661
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Posted by Jimmy | June 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ideal Attorney to have on your side.
The Law Office of Bill Shapiro was very meticulously prepared for our case. They understood relevant facts and laws, provided in depth research/discovery and anticipated various potential scenarios and counter-arguments, preparing for every contingency possible to reach the desired outcome. All while...
Posted by Arthur | December 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Heart felt excellence
I’ve dealt with a few law offices and individual attorneys in my life and never experienced the high level of expertise and competence as we have with the Shapiro law firm. They gave us the feeling that they took our case personal. The communication was extensive, never did I feel that they were not ...
Posted by Guy | December 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
I was just a kid 13 or 14
I was just a kid 13 or 14 riding a moped in San Bernardino ca I was ditching school that day while riding past my school Riding near the curb A milk truck making a delivery to the school that day passed me and turned right in front of me into a driveway and ran me over fractured my ankle Bill...
Posted by Lizzy | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Call Bill, he will fight for you!!!
I will always recommend Bill. He is the best. From the moment I met him he became a good friend. He represented my son as if he were his own. He truly cares about his clients and will do what ever he needs to get their case settled the way it should be. His staff is amazing. They make you feel right ...
Posted by Vivian | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Shapiro Takes on Bully Attorney
I have had my own CPA practice for 30 years. As my part of my profession, I have assisted my clients in civil, family and probate cases. During this process, I have met with dozens of attorneys both in and outside of court. On occasion, I have also been court-appointed as an accounting expert. ...
"Mr. Shapiro has realized a stellar reputation in the legal community for his years of service and advocacy. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is a genuine person who truly cares about helping others. He is also one of the very best personal injury attorneys in California."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shapiro is a top tier attorney, He is a pillar of the Inland Empire legal community and has a stellar reputation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Shapiro provides thoughtful, educated and experienced answers to the questions provided herein. Attorney Shapiro provides a needed service by providing voluntary and free legal assistance to the individuals herein who are in need of immediate legal answers."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Sep 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I submit the highest praise for Bill. He is tenacious, dedicated to his clients and to the higher cause of bringing aid to those who need it, and an all-around fabulous attorney. He has earned his well-deserved reputation of being the best of the best."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly rated and knowledgeable. Great responses on questions. Right on target."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Aug 28
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Bill Shapiro is an excellent attorney. He is known throughout the nation as one of the best trial attorneys. Juries love him. He knows how to get the results that clients deserve. If you are seriously injured, hire Attorney Bill Shapiro. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Bill Shapiro my entire legal career. We were office mates years ago. I have watched him work, and know that he is one of the most successful personal injury attorney's in California. He has brought in enormous victories for his clients. He has treated his clients like family. He is prominent in our legal community, and gives back by service to others. I endorse Bill Shapiro."
"I have had the absolute privilege of working with Bill in a couple of matters. He is extremely talented, detailed-oriented, hardworking and knowledgeable. His work ethic cannot be matched and he is a true inspiration to watch. Further, he treats all those around him with the outmost respect and courtesy, from judges to opposing counsel. Plus, his wonderful sense of humor makes working cases with him just plain fun. I certainly endorse Bill and hope to work with him in the future."
"I highly endorse Bill, who I have known since I started practicing law 25 years ago. I have worked with Bill on cases and also referred a number of clients to him. He is truly the leading personal injury lawyer in the Inland Empire."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bill Shapiro is without a doubt in my opinion the best personal injury atty in the Inland Empire. I worked for him for six years and owe all of my success to him. He has settled cases and obtained verdicts on behalf of his clients in excess of 100 million. He is a past winner of the Matthew Karney Award given to Attorneys for Pro Bono sevices. His lifetime awards are numerous and he is one of, if not the most respect member in our local legal community. I am proud to endorse him ! Mike Scafiddi"
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2018
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Lawyer of the Year, Inland Empire Magazine
2016
Trial Lawyer of The Year, Western San Bernardino County Bar Association
2016
Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Trial Lawyer of the Year, CalABOTA
2015
SuperLawyers, Los Angeles Magazine
2014
Trial Lawyer of the Year, CAOC IE
2013
2013 Trial Lawyer of the Year, nominee, Cal-ABOTA
2013
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2013
2013 Trial Lawyer of the Year, nominee, Consumer Attorneys of Inland Empire
2013
Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year, Orange Co Trial Lawyers Assn
2013
Surr Award, legal excellence, San Bernardino County Bar Association
2013
"Access to Justice" Award, pro bono efforts, San Bernardino County Bar Association
2012
"Best Lawyers in Inland Empire, Inland Empire Magazine
2011
Presidents Award, American Board of Trial Advocates
2010
Super Lawyers, Editors of Los Angeles Magazine
2010
Consumer Attorney of the Year, nominee, Consumer Attorneys of California
2003
Preeminent Lawyers in America, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Kearney Award, pro bono efforts, Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino
1996
"Ralph Kleps Award" Administration of Justice, 4th District Court of Appeal
1991
A-V Rating, Martindale
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Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1979 - Present
President, William D. Shapiro Law Inc.
1979 - Present
Attorney Principal, William D. Shapiro
2013 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
2012 - Present
International Society of BarristersFellow
2009 - Present
International Academy of Trial LawyersFellow
2008 - Present
Western Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Joseph B. Campbell Chapter, Inns of CourtPast President, Member
1994 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesAdvocate; Past Chapter President
1991 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Certified
1986 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationPast President; Member
1979 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1979 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of Inland EmpirePast President/Member
1977 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
Past President
2009 - 2017
Consumer Attorneys of Inland EmpireExecutive Board Member
1982 - 1984
Consumer Attorneys of Inland EmpirePast President
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JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BS - Bachelor of Science
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Trial with the Masters
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Opening Statement in a Dangerous Condition Case
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