William David Shapiro J.D. San Bernardino, California
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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. - 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
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1993
- Assistant Professor - (Part-time) Product Liability, Torts and Legal Ethics, Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, California,
1980
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1985
- Presenter, Lecturer on legal writing, research, trial practice, evidence, and "Bridging the Gap", Law School,
1980
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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
- 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
- San Bernardino County Bar Association,
2005
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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
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1996
- Chapter President
- American Board of Trial Advocates,
1994
- Present
- Secretary/Treasurer
- American Board of Trial Advocates,
2005
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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
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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
- Law Offices of Peach, Shapiro & Peach,
1979
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1984
- Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
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