Attorney

William David Shapiro J.D. 
San Bernardino, California
phone (909) 888-0102
fax (909) 884-1767
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Having practiced for several years prior, William Shapiro founded the Law Offices of William D. Shapiro in 1984. While the firm has always been located in San Bernardino, California, they have handled and have been Associated in on cases throughout the United States. The office has devoted its primary focus to the litigation and trials of Negligence, Product Liability, Wrongful Death, Malpractice, Insurance and serious civil matters on behalf of injured victims and their heirs.

The offices are housed in our building, which is directly across from the main San Bernardino County Courthouse (Central Division) in San Bernardino, the county seat. The office offers state of the art technology in its computer systems, investigation services, word processing, document control, library, voice mail systems, Internet and Email access.
 
In addition to the excellent academic credentials of all of our attorneys, each remains on the cutting edge of trial practice by being active in ongoing Continuing Education of Bar programs, as well as attending conferences and seminars. As can be seen by the individual biographical information, all attorneys are admitted to the State, Federal, Appellate, and United States Supreme Courts. In addition we are active in Federal, California, and San Bernardino County Bar Associations. The attorneys are members of countless legal organizations, litigation groups and legal societies. The attorneys with the office are committed to the pursuit of our client's cause in a zealous, yet fair manner. All pride themselves in demonstrating the strictest of personal and professional ethics, as well as a deep devotion to all clients of the firm.

The philosophy of Law Offices of William D. Shapiro is centered around quality, an aggressive and strong work ethic, as well as taking a firm, but fair stance. This philosophy is not only shared among the firm's lawyers, but extends to our legal assistants, clerks, secretaries and support staff. Due to this dedication, lawyering quality and high ethical standards, The Law Offices of William D. Shapiro has earned an "A-V" rating from Martindale-Hubble, the highest possible rating from the only national rating entity, who also includes the Law Offices of William D. Shapiro in their publication Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in America.

We are proud to serve those who have been victimized by the negligence of motorists, negligent health practitioners and others, defective products, dangerous conditions on properties and roadways, as well as those who are being wrongly denied coverage and benefits by their own personal life, health, or auto insurance carriers. Our clients are the people of the community.

Like our web site, we welcome you to visit our offices which can easily be located by selecting the Directions link located on the sidebar to the left.

Bar Admissions:
California, 1979
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District of California, 1979
U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1979
U.S. Tax Court, 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1986
U.S. Supreme Court, 1986
Education:
Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, California, 1978
J.D.
Honors: Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, Charter Member, 1977


California State University, Fullerton, California, 1974
B.S.
Honors: With Honors


Chaffey College, Alta Loma, California, 1972
A.A.


California State University, Fullerton, California, 1975
California State Teaching Credential K-12


Representative Cases:
Harris vs. Trojan Fireworks Co., 120 Cal App 3d 157, 174 Cal Rptr. 452 (  1981)
Harris vs. Trojan Fireworks Co., 155 Cal App 3d 830 (  1984)
Horvatin vs. Allstate Life Ins. Co., 631 F.Supp. 1271 (C.D.Cal. 1986)
Horvatin vs. Allstate Life Ins. Co., 848 F.2d 1012 (C.A.9 (Cal.) (C.A.9 Cal. 1988)
Jimenez vs. Protective Life Ins. Co., 8 Cal App 4th 528 (  1992)
Thompson vs. Mercury Casualty, 84 Cal App 4th 90 (  2000)
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Guest Lecturer: Evidence, Trial Practice, Citrus Belt School of Law, Riverside, California, 1991 - Present


Civil Trial Conference Lecturer, "Discovery, Preparation And Trial Of Civil Cases", Riverside County Bar Association, 1985 - 1993


Assistant Professor - (Part-time) Product Liability, Torts and Legal Ethics, Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, California, 1980 - 1985


Presenter, Lecturer on legal writing, research, trial practice, evidence, and "Bridging the Gap", Law School, 1980 - 1985


Presenter, Structured Settlements, Special Needs Trusts in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases, San Bernardino County Bar Association Hilton Hotel and Conference Center San Bernardino, CA, 2006


Presenter, Kaufman/Campbell Judicial Award to the Honorable Christopher Warner, Judge of the Superior Court, County of San Bernardino, CA. Radisson Hotel, San Bernardino, CA, 2005


Presentation of New Officers, San Bernardino Co. Bar Association, Hilton Hotel, San Bernardino, CA, 2005


Presenter, "Outreach Program" A presentation of the judicial system by the 4th District Court of Appeal, San Bernardino County Bar Association. Rialto High School, Rialto, CA, 2006


Presenter, Enrobement of the Honorable Douglas Weathers to the Bench of Riverside County, Historic Riverside County Courthouse Riverside, CA, 2006


Presenter, "Careers in Law" "The Jury System" "Day in the Life of a Lawyer", San Bernardino County Bar Association, East Valley High School, Redlands, CA, 2005


Presenter, "Tort Reform" PBS Television, KVCR Television, 2005


Presenter, National Business Institute Legal Seminars for Attorney's "Keys to Effective Expert Witness Examination in California" San Bernardino, CA, 2005


Presenter, Fourth District Court of Appeal Oral Argument & Comment "Outreach Program", Pacific High School San Bernardino, CA, 2005


Presenter, Honorable Joseph B. Campbell Chapter, "Post Trial/Verdict Settlement", San Bernardino, CA, American Inn's of Count,, 2004


Presenter, NBI Seminars Trial; Opening Statement to Closing Arguments. Hilton Hotel San Bernardino, CA, 2004


Presenter, "Careers in Law" Muscoy Elementary School Muscoy, CA, Muscoy Elementary School, 2004


Presenter, California Association of Realtors Legal Affairs Forum "Ethics; Personal, Work, and Legal" Rancho Mirage, CA, 2004


Presenter, Honorable Joseph B. Campbell Chapter, "Legal Ethics" San Bernardino, CA, American Inn's of Count, 2002


Presenter, "Masters in Trial" "Cross Examination", Riverside, CA, American Board of Trial Advocates, 2002


Presenter, "Compromises, Forms and Hearings", Riverside, CA, County Bar Association, 2002


Presenter, Honorable Joseph B. Campbell Chapter "Post Trial Motions, the case killers", San Bernardino, CA, American Inn's of Court, 2002


Presenter, Legal Issues: "What do I do if I am in an accident", San Bernardino, CA, KCSB Television, 2002


Presenter, Honorable Joseph B. Campbell Chapter "Voir Dire- Non Verbal Communication", San Bernardino, CA, American Inn's of Court, 2001


Presenter, Honorable Joseph B. Campbell Chapter "Handling the Evasive Witness", San Bernardino, CA, American Inn's of Court, 2000


Presenter, "On Call" "Current issues of Liability Law", San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, CA, KVCR Public Television, 2000


Presenter, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, Inland Empire Chapter, "Why people retain the services of an attorney" Ontario, CA, 1999


Presenter, "10 Of The Most Important Considerations When Taking A Deposition", Temecula, CA, Riverside County Bar Association, 1999


Presenter, Honorable Joseph B. Campbell Chapter "10 Questions You Must Ask At A Deposition", San Bernardino, CA, American Inn's of Court, 1999


Presenter, "The Importance Of Funding Of Legal Aid", San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino County Bar Association, 1999


Presenter, Legal Issues: "Handling The Property Damage Claim", San Bernardino, CA, KCSB Television, 1998


Presenter, Honorable Joseph B. Campbell Chapter, "Ethics, Civility, Professionalism, And Legal Excellence In A Market Economy", San Bernardino, CA, American Inn's of Court, 1998


Presenter, Legal Issues: "Legal Aspects of Genetic Engineering", San Bernardino, CA, KCSB Television, 1997


Presenter, "A.D.R. and the American Arbitration Association", Upland, CA, Western San Bernardino County Bar Association, 1996


Presenter, Honorable Joseph B. Campbell Chapter "Discovery", San Bernardino, CA, Americans of Inns of Court, 1996


Presenter, Training Seminar "Negotiations With Plaintiff's Counsel", San Bernardino, CA, AETNA Insurance Company, 1995


Presenter, Legal Issues: "Tort Reform," A Discussion With William D. Shapiro & The Honorable Judge Keith Davis", San Bernardino, CA, KCSB Television, 1995


Presenter, Legal Issues: Voir dire," A Discussion With William D. Shapiro & Bruce MacLachlan", San Bernardino, CA, KCSB Television, 1995


Presenter, "Experts; Use Of And Designation Of Experts; In Limine Motions", San Bernardino County Courthouse, San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino County Inns of Court, 1995


Presenter, "Arbitration: Purpose, Functions, Types", San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino County Inns of Court, October 17, 1993


Presenter, "Relations With Staff, Clients, And Counsel", San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino County Legal Secretaries Association, October 18, 1993


Presenter, Customer Service Workshop "Adjusters & Claims, Plaintiff's Perspective", San Bernardino, CA, AETNA Life & Casualty, May 11, 1993


Presenter, "Handling the Auto Case", San Bernardino, CA, California Trial Lawyers Association, 1993


Presenter, "Proposition 51; Arguing Allocation Of Fault", San Bernardino, CA, California Trial Lawyers Association, 1993


Presenter, "Closing Argument; Lecture And Demonstration", San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino County Inns of Court, 1992


Presenter, Tropical Illusion: "Master of Ceremonies", San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino Legal Secretaries, 1992


Presenter, "Ethics; Dealing With The Obstreperous Lawyer", Riverside, CA, Leo A. Deegan; Inns of Court Riverside County Bar Association, 1992


Presenter, "Closing Argument; A Demonstration" San Bernardino County Courthouse, San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino Superior Court Inns of Court, 1992


Presenter, "Dealing With Medical Liens In The Personal Injury Case", San Bernardino, CA, Bancroft-Whitney Approved Continuing Legal Education, 1991


Presenter, "10 Questions Of Inquiry At Defendants Deposition", San Bernardino, CA, Bancroft-Whitney Approved Continuing Legal Education, 1991


Presenter, "Bridging The Gap", Riverside, CA, Riverside County Bar Association, 1991


Presenter, "STOP: A Personal Perspective On Lawyer Advertising", Lake Arrowhead, CA, General Telephone Company, 1990


Presenter, "The Adjuster's Conduct Through The Eyes Of Plaintiff's Counsel", Riverside, CA, Southern California Adjuster's Assoc., 1990


Presenter, "Plaintiff's Strategies In Handling A Personal Injury Auto Claim", San Bernardino, CA, State Farm Insurance Company, 1990


Presenter, "Mock Trial; From Voir Dire To Verdict" Riverside County Courthouse, Riverside, CA, Citrus Belt School of Law, 1989


Presenter, "Mock Trial; From Voir Dire To Verdict" Riverside County Courthouse, Riverside, CA, Citrus Belt School of Law, 1988


Presenter, "Mock Trial; From Voir Dire To Verdict" Riverside County Courthouse, Riverside, CA, Citrus Belt School of Law, 1987


Presenter, "Alternative Dispute Resolution; Pros And Cons From The Plaintiff's Vantage Point", San Bernardino, CA, Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service (JAMS), 1988


Presenter, "Fast Track/Los Angeles; Riverside Court Rules; San Bernardino To Follow?", Indian Wells, CA, California Trial Layers Association, Inland Chapter, 1988


Presenter, "Presentation Of A Mock Trial" San Bernardino County Courthouse, San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino County Legal Secretaries, 1988


Presenter, "Presentation Of A Mock Trial" San Bernardino County Courthouse, San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino County Legal Secretaries, 1985


Presenter, "Law Of Malpractice Litigation From Plaintiff/Attorney Point of View", San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino County Medical Center, 1988


Presenter, Demonstration Of Direct And Cross Examination in Action, Honorable John Kennedy, Judge of Superior Court, San Bernardino County Courthouse, San Bernardino, CA, Center for Judicial Education and Research, 1988


Presenter, "Demonstration Of The Mandatory Settlement Conference", Honorable Joseph Campbell, Judge of Superior Court, San Bernardino County Courthouse, San Bernardino, CA, Center for Judicial Education and Research, 1986


Presenter, "Bridging the Gap", San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino County Bar Association, 1986


Presenter, "The Dangers Of All Terrain Vehicles", Los Angeles, CA, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 1985


Presenter, "Court Reform", San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino Optimist's Club, 1985


Presenter, "Development Of A Discovery Plan In A Product Liability Case", Montego Bay, Jamaica, California Trial Lawyers Association, 1983


Presenter, "Expanding Employer Liability; Agency and Vicarious Liability", Monterey, CA, California Trial Lawyers Association, 1983


Presenter, "Legislative Changes For 1983", Palm Springs, CA, California Trial Lawyers Association, 1983


Presenter/Speaker, Legal Aid, Law Week, San Bernardino County Bar Association California Trial Lawyers Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, 1980 - Present


Honors and Awards:
Ralph N. Kleps Award, 2001


Who's Who in the United States, 2000


Matt Kearney Award, 1999


Certificate of Recognition, Presented by California State Senator Joe Baca., 1999


Ralph N. Kleps Award, 1998


Bar Register Of Pre-Eminent Lawyers In America, 1995 - Present


American Board Of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), 1994 - Present


National Board Of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), 1991 - Present


Consumer Attorneys of California, (CAOC), 1991 - Present


A-V Rating, Presented by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, 1990 - Present


Who's Who Indexes: In Executives and Professionals, 1978 - Present


Who's Who Indexes: In American Law, 1978 - Present


Who's Who Indexes: In California Law, 1978 - Present


Who's Who Indexes: In College and Universities, 1978 - Present


Who's Who Indexes : In Rising Young Americans, 1978 - Present


Professional Associations and Memberships:
San Bernardino County Bar Association, 2005 - 2006
Board Member


San Bernardino County Bar Association, 1985 - 1991
Medical/Legal Committee


San Bernardino County Bar Association
Trial Delay Reduction Committee


San Bernardino County Bar Association
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee


San Bernardino County Bar Association
Judicial Appointment Committee


Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, 2005


Western Trial Lawyers Association, 2003


International Bar Association, 2003


"Million Dollar Advocates Forum", 2001


Ninth Circuit Court Historical Society, 1997


Federal Bar Association - Inland Chapter, 1997
Charter Member


American Inns of Court, The Honorable Joseph B. Campbell, Chapter, 1994
Charter Member


American Inns of Court, The Honorable Joseph B. Campbell, Chapter, 1995 - 1996
Chapter President


American Board of Trial Advocates, 1994 - Present
Secretary/Treasurer


American Board of Trial Advocates, 2005 - 2006
Secretary/Treasurer


California Supreme Court Historical Society, 1993 - Present


National Board of Trial Advocates, 1991 - Present


United States Supreme Court Historical Society, 1986 - Present


Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino County, 1982


Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino County, 1999 - Present
Board Member


American Bar Association, 1979 - Present
Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee


American Bar Association, 1979 - Present
International Tort and Insurance Law and Practice Committee


American Bar Association, 1979 - Present
Products, General Liability and Consumer Law Committee


California Bar Association, Insurance Litigation Section, 1979 - Present
Member


American Association for Justice (AAJ), Torts & Insurance Section, 1979 - Present
Member


Consumer Attorneys of California, 1979 - Present
Member


Consumer Attorneys of California, Inland Chapter, 1986 - 1988
President


San Bernardino County Bar Association, 1979 - Present


San Bernardino County Bar Association, 1985 - 1991
Medical/Legal Committee


San Bernardino County Bar Association
Trial Delay Reduction Committee


San Bernardino County Bar Association
ADR Committee


San Bernardino County Bar Association
Judicial Appointment Committee


Hearings, Trial Settlement Conferences, 4th District Court of Appeal, San Bernardino, California, 1991 - Present
Pro-Tem/Mediator


Hearings, Trial Settlement Conferences, San Bernardino & Riverside County Superior Courts, 1988 - Present
Pro-Tem/Mediator


Hearings, Trial Settlement Conferences, San Bernardino & Riverside County Municipal Courts, 1987 - Present
Pro-Tem/Mediator


"Settlement Now", 1995 - Present
Arbitrator/Mediator/Panel Member


"Judicate-West", 1985 - Present
Arbitrator/Mediator/Panel Member


"American Arbitration Association", 1983 - Present
Arbitrator/Mediator/Panel Member


Past Employment Positions:
Law Offices of Peach, Shapiro & Peach, 1979 - 1984


Fraternities/Sororities:
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Significant Cases

10 Million Dollar Verdict

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6 Million Dollar Settlement

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Office Location: 432 North Arrowhead Avenue : San Bernardino, California(CA) : 92401 : Directions : 1-909-888-0102 : EMAIL US