William D. Shapiro

William D. Shapiro is a highly accomplished trial attorney and founder of William D. Shapiro Law, Inc., with over four decades of experience representing victims of catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Known for his relentless advocacy and dedication to justice, he has achieved numerous seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements for clients throughout California and beyond.

William earned his Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law, where he later received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. He also holds a Bachelor of Science and a State Teaching Credential from California State University, Fullerton, and an Associate of Arts degree from Chaffey College. His academic achievements reflect the same excellence and commitment that define his legal career.

Throughout his distinguished practice, William has been honored with some of the most respected accolades in the legal profession, including “Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year” from the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, “Lawyer of the Year” from Best Lawyers in America, and the “Charles Althouse Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association. A Diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, he continues to set the standard for trial excellence.

Dedicated to advancing the legal community, William D. Shapiro serves as an adjunct professor at Western State College of Law, mentoring future advocates in civil trial practice. His firm, recognized among “Tier 1 Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report, remains committed to fighting for justice for the injured and their families.

Law Office Affiliations

• President, William D. Shapiro Law, Inc.
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Fellow, International Society of Barristers
• Diplomat, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Advocacy
• Certified Legal Specialty, State Bar of California, Civil Trial Advocacy
• Member, American Bar Association, Trial, Torts and Insurance Section
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of California, State Board of Governors (2009‐Present)
• Past President, Consumer Attorneys of Inland Empire (1982‐1984)
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Past President, San Bernardino County Bar Association, Fee Dispute Arbitrator, Medical Legal Committee (2008)
• Past President, American Inns of Court, Joseph B. Campbell Chapter (1996)
• Member, Riverside County Bar Association
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Western Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Million and Multi‐Million Dollar Verdict Forum
• Member, United States Supreme Court Historical Society
• Member, Washington D. C. Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• District of Columbia

Education

• Western State College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California State University, Fullerton
  BS in Physical Education
• Chaffey College
  Associate of Arts, General Education

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