Tue. Nov 11th, 2025

William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. recently opened an office in Santa Ana at 1020 Ross St. This law firm focuses in catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Established in 1983 by William D. Shapiro – who has practiced law since 1979 – William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. represents clients in California and nationwide.

The firm recently secured a landmark $28 million settlement on behalf of five-year-old Izabella Hooker, who suffered profound and permanent brain damage after being placed in unsafe housing by the Orange County Social Services Agency. 

From its inception, this law firm has focused exclusively on serious personal injury and wrongful death matters, including cases arising from negligent driving, catastrophic car & semi truck accidents, negligent conduct, unsafe products causing significant injuries, and dangerous conditions on public or private property. 

William D. Shapiro runs the firm alongside his sons Brian D. Shapiro and Matthew D. Shapiro

For more than four decades, under the leadership of William D. Shapiro, the firm has been dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of its clients and the broader community. Known for close client relationships, meticulous case preparation, and nationally recognized trial and litigation skills, the firm has achieved full and fair recoveries for countless individuals. 

The attorneys of the firm are admitted to practice in all California Courts, Federal District Courts, Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court. They are committed to the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and pursue every case with integrity, diligence, and stout advocacy.

Attorney William D Shapiro is a highly awarded and recognized trial lawyer, having accumulated numerous awards from Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA), Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), Western San Bernardino Bar Association (WSBCBA), Daily Journal, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) etc. and is currently the President Elect for American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) national.

If you would like to speak to the attorneys at William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. call 714-602-6990. You may also send them a secure online message at this link

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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