William D. Shapiro Law, Inc.

William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. is a Tier 1 "Best Firm in America" by U.S. News and World Report. For decades we've earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and a 10 of 10 from AVVO.com, the highest possible ratings from the most prestigious national rating entities.
Firm Established: 1983
Approximate Number of Cases: 2000+
Free Initial Consultation: Yes
Website: https://wshapiro.com/
893 E Brier Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Firm Members
William D. Shapiro
Founder
Admitted: 1979
California Bar
Brian D. Shapiro
Attorney
Admitted: 2016
California Bar
About

Handling Catastrophic Injury Claims Throughout Southern California

For over four decades, William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. has been proud of making a difference in the lives of our clients and the community though outstanding results. Personal interaction, attention to detail and nationally known trial and litigation skills have paved their way to gaining full and fair recovery for countless clients. Our firm's lawyers: William D. Shapiro & Brian D. Shapiro are admitted to practice before all California Courts as well as Federal District and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Call William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. today at (909) 890-1000 to schedule a free initial case evaluation. Our personal injury lawyers serve all cities in the Inland Empire and we can discuss your matter in person or over Zoom if needed.
Handling serious personal injury matters including:
William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. offers you the advantage of a highly experienced personal injury law firm with a strong reputation for excellence. Preparing a personal injury or wrongful death case requires in-depth investigation, including working with independent professionals to reconstruct the accident, provide medical details and determine the full extent of monetary compensation required.
Cases of Note
  • $52.9M Verdict - Trucking collision causing traumatic brain damage.
  • $37M Judgment - Intersection collision resulting in catastrophic brain injuries.
  • $26.5M Verdict - Driver and company negligence causing wrongful death and personal injuries, punitive damages.
  • $20M Settlement- Bus collision and Dangerous condition public property, brain injuries.
  • $12.5M Settlement - Improperly timed lighting at intersection resulted in collision resulting in brain injuries.
  • $10M Settlement – Medical Malpractice against major medical center, brain injuries.
  • $10M Settlement - Defective product lawsuit against Gel candle manufacturer.
  • $6M Settlement - Trucking accident, spinal injuries.
  • $6M Settlement - Medical Malpractice, brain injured baby at birth.
  • $5.5M Settlement - Insurance Bad Faith auto carrier.
  • $4.4M Settlement - Dangerous condition, Lifeguards and property owners, arm amputation
  • $4M Settlement - Defective ATV cycle.
  • $3.9M Settlement - Recreational facility, spinal injury.
  • $2.1M Verdict - Dangerous Condition Public Property, wrongful death.
  • $2M Settlement - Medical Malpractice, failure to diagnose.
  • See more case results here.
Firm Awards
William D Shapiro - Founder
  • Super Lawyer Since 2007
  • Martindale-Hubbell "AV Rated"
  • AVVO "10.0 - Superb"
  • ABOTA "Diplomate"
  • Orange County Trial Lawyers Association - 2022 Personal Injury Top Gun, Trial Lawyer of the Year
  • Consumer Attorney of California - 2022 Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist
  • Western State College of Law - Lifetime Achievement Award; 2018

Brian D. Shapiro - Attorney
  • AVVO "10.0 - Superb"
  • CAOC 2022 Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist
Bar Admissions

William D. Shapiro - Founder
  • State Bar of California, 1979
  • District Court Central District of California United States Federal, 1979
  • Bankruptcy Court Central District of California, 1979
  • Tax Court United States Federal, 1982
  • 9th Circuit Court of Appeals United States Federal, 1986
  • United States Supreme Court, 1986
  • 6th Circuit Court of Appeals United States Federal, 2013
  • Member of the Washington D. C. Bar Association

Brian D. Shapiro - Attorney
  • State Bar of California, 2016
Firm Education
William D. Shapiro - Founder
  • Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, JD; 1978 Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, Charter Member
  • California State University Fullerton, California State Teaching Credential: K‐12; 1975
  • California State University Fullerton, BS; 1974

Brian D. Shapiro - Attorney
  • Western State College of Law, Fullerton, JD; 2016
  • California State University, Long Beach, BS; 2013
Additional Office Locations:
  • Santa Ana
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