Atty. Tom R Shapiro

Atty. Tom R Shapiro

Tom R Shapiro is a lawyer practicing civil rights, commercial litigation, employment law and 6 other areas of law. Tom received a B.S. degree from Ithaca College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Tom R Shapiro at a glance

Tom R Shapiro is an Asst. City Atty. based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1987), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1992), and Nevada (inactive) (1997). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1986) and Ithaca College (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tom R Shapiro is a lawyer practicing civil rights, commercial litigation, employment law and 6 other areas of law
  • Tom received a B.S. degree from Ithaca College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Tom practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Tom R Shapiro's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Tom R Shapiro is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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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 Barbara 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tom R Shapiro

Where is Tom R Shapiro's law office located?
Tom R Shapiro's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tom R Shapiro handle?
Tom R Shapiro focuses on employment, business, ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Tom R Shapiro practiced law?
Tom R Shapiro has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Tom R Shapiro go to law school?
Tom R Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Tom R Shapiro for a consultation?
You can contact Tom R Shapiro directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Tom R Shapiro received?
Tom R Shapiro's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1986
B.S.
Ithaca College
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
Nevada (inactive)
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999

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