Atty. William David Shapiro

Atty. William David Shapiro

William David Shapiro is a lawyer practicing catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability and 3 other areas of law. William David received a B.S. degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About William David Shapiro at a glance

William David Shapiro is a Partner based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Robinson Calcagnie, Inc.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in California (1979), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at Western State University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and California State University, Fullerton (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William David Shapiro is a lawyer practicing catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability and 3 other areas of law
  • William David received a B.S. degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William David practices at Robinson Calcagnie, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William David Shapiro's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

William David Shapiro is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William David Shapiro is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

William David Shapiro is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Product Liability

William David Shapiro is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

William David Shapiro is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in California →

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 Newport Beach 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 William David Shapiro

Where is William David Shapiro's law office located?
William David Shapiro's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Robinson Calcagnie, Inc.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William David Shapiro handle?
William David Shapiro focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William David Shapiro practiced law?
William David Shapiro has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William David Shapiro go to law school?
William David Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact William David Shapiro for a consultation?
You can contact William David 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 William David Shapiro received?
William David Shapiro's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Western State University School of Law
- 1978
B.S.
California State University, Fullerton
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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