Atty. Brian C. Shapiro

Atty. Brian C. Shapiro

Brian Charles Shapiro practices Social Security disability and First Amendment law and has done so since admission to the California State Bar in 1997. He graduated from Whittier Law School in 1997.

Santa Fe Springs Santa Fe Springs 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian C. Shapiro at a glance

Brian C. Shapiro is a Senior Associate based in Santa Fe Springs, California, practicing at Law Offices of Lawrence D. Rohlfing. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on ssd. Admitted to practice in California (1997), U.S. District Court Central District of California (1997), U.S. District Court Eastern District of California (1997), and U.S. District Court Southern District of California (1997). Educated at Pepperdine University (M.A. Psychology, 2001) and Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1997). Serands clients in Santa Fe Springs, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Charles Shapiro practices Social Security disability and First Amendment law and has done so since admission to the California State Bar in 1997
  • He graduated from Whittier Law School in 1997
  • He graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1994 and received a Masters degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2001
  • He was born in Ocean Township, New Jersey
  • Mr. Shapiro has handled hundreds of cases before the Social Security Administration and the courts
  • Mr. Shapiro is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Central, Northern, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California as well the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Practice Areas Explained

Brian C. Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian C. Shapiro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Fe Springs are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Brian C. Shapiro's law office located?
Brian C. Shapiro's law practice is located in Santa Fe Springs, California. The firm is Law Offices of Lawrence D. Rohlfing. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian C. Shapiro handle?
Brian C. Shapiro focuses on ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian C. Shapiro practiced law?
Brian C. Shapiro has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Brian C. Shapiro go to law school?
Brian C. Shapiro earned their education at (M.A. Psychology, 2001); (J.D., 1997).
How can I contact Brian C. Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

M.A. Psychology
Pepperdine University
- 2001
J.D.
Whittier College School of Law
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court Central District of California
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court Southern District of California
Admitted: 1997

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