Our Proven Record
We at William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. are proud to offer our clients compassion and exceptional legal guidance during their most devastating times. In the instance of tragedy, we strive to bring hope and relief. Attorneys William Shapiro, and Brian Shapiro with genuine concern for our clients and their circumstances, it is our joy to have the opportunity to do so for you and your loved ones. Restoring justice and establishing peace, is our greatest source of pride.
We are thankful to have received recognition for our hard work throughout our many years of practicing law. We hope that these awards will speak to our credibility and success. And to assist your difficult decision in choosing an attorney, we invite you to consider our proven record. With well-established credentials and a collection of success stories, we believe we can help you and your case.
“Lifetime Achievement Award,”
2018 Western State College of Law
“Lawyer of the Year” “Best Lawyers in America”
US News & World Report, IE.
“Lawyer of the Year” 2017, Inland Empire, “Best Lawyers in America,” U.S. News & World Report
“Top Gun, Trial Lawyer of the Year”
2016, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
“Trial Lawyer of the Year”
2016, Western San Bernardino County Bar Association
“Trial Lawyer of the Year,”
2015, CAL ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates)
“Trial Lawyer of the Year,”
2014, Consumer Attorneys of the Inland Empire
“Trial Lawyer of the Year 2013 & 2014 nomination, CAL ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates)
“John B. Surr Award,”
2013, presented by the San Bernardino County Bar Association:
“Awarded to the Member of the Legal Community who has Best Exemplified the High Standards of the Profession and the Administration of Justice.”
“Top Gun, Trial Lawyer of the Year,”
2013, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
“Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2013, 2014 nomination, CAL ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates)
“Trial Lawyer of the Year,”
2013 nomination, Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles
“Access to Justice Award,”
2012 presented by San Bernardino Legal Aid Society
“For exceptional service in providing access to the courts for those in need.”
“Hall of Fame,”
Western State University College of Law. Inducted 2011
“Trial Lawyer of the Year,”
nomination 2011 & 2012, Consumer Attorneys of CA, IE
“President’s Award,”
(2011 & 2012) Consumer Attorneys of CA, IE
“President’s Award,”
(2011) American Board of Trial Advocates, IE
“Consumer Attorney of the Year”
2010 nomination, Consumer Attorneys of California
“Matthew Kearney Award,”
(1999) presented by SBCBA & Legal Aid Society, Awarded to the Member of the Community who has best Exemplified the High Purposes of the Legal Aid Society
“Kleps Award”
(1996 & 2002) presented by Presiding Justice Manual Ramirez of the 4th DCA, For improvement in the administration of the courts.
With the recognition of excellence and proven success among a variety of clients, we are confident that we can help you as well. And although it is not for these awards that we pursue success, we hope that these do provide some guidance in your choice in lawyers. Our passion is helping clients like you recover their losses and hope for a brighter future. Choose William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. for compassion, competency, and a track record of success.
William Shapiro has handled catastrophic injury/wrongful death actions for over 4 decades obtaining numerous seven and eight-figure verdicts and settlements. Honors include: 2022, 2016 and 2013 OCTLA “Top Gun” TLY; 2022 CAOC TLY Finalist; 2018 “Lifetime Achievement Award” Western State College of Law, 2021 & 2017 Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year; 2016 WSBCBA “TLY”; 2015 CAL-ABOTA “TLY”; 2014 “TLY” Consumer Attorneys of CAOIE; 2011 “Hall of Fame,” Western State College of Law; Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; International Academy of Trial Lawyers; International Society of Barristers; Diplomat, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA); National Board of Trial Advocacy; specialist in Trial Advocacy, State Bar of California; “Best Lawyers in America” and “Tier 1 Best Law Firms” U.S. News; AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell; SuperLawyers; Past President of: San Bernardino/Riverside chapter ABOTA; San Bernardino County Bar Association; Consumer Attorneys of Inland Empire; The Joseph. B. Campbell American Inn of Court; Consumer Attorneys of California; IE ; National Sec of ABOTA, Adjunct professor, Western State College of Law. Learn more here.