William D. Shapiro

William D. Shapiro is the founder and lead trial attorney of William D. Shapiro Law, Inc., a firm renowned throughout Orange County and San Bernardino County for handling catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. With more than four decades of dedicated experience, he is widely recognized as among the very best personal injury lawyers in both counties and throughout Southern California.

Over his long career, Mr. Shapiro has built an exceptional record in representing individuals and families who have suffered life-altering injuries or the loss of a loved one. His practice focuses exclusively on severe personal injury and wrongful death cases — including brain and spinal injuries, traumatic accidents, defective products, dangerous roadways, and other catastrophic incidents. Under his leadership, the firm has secured numerous seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements, demonstrating both depth of skill and consistency in achieving justice for clients.

Mr. Shapiro holds Board Certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is recognized by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Civil Trial Advocacy. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Diplomat of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and a member of several prestigious legal organizations. His credentials and peer-reviewed recognitions reflect decades of rigorous trial work, complicated litigation, and courtroom success.

Clients and colleagues alike describe Mr. Shapiro as a tenacious and compassionate advocate. He leads a skilled team and utilizes a full investigation staff and qualified expert witnesses to build strong cases — even those other firms avoid. His commitment to thorough preparation, personalized attention, and aggressive representation has earned him a reputation as the go-to attorney for catastrophic injury and wrongful death in Orange and San Bernardino counties.

For those seeking top-tier legal representation after a serious injury or wrongful death, William D. Shapiro stands out as a proven champion — experienced, respected, and widely regarded as the best personal injury lawyer in his region.