About Andrew Lawrence

Andrew Lawrence Shapiro is a certified attorney in California, admitted to the State Bar in 1972 with. He is presently active and practices at Lewitt Hackman Shapiro Marshall & Harlan, a regulation firm located in Encino, California. Mr. Shapiro has over 50 years of knowledge in private damage and products legal responsibility law, serving clients across the Los Angeles region.

Mr. Shapiro earned his law degree degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, graduating in 1971. Prior to law school, he finished his undergraduate studies at California State University, Northridge, the place he received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 1968. During his time at Loyola Law School, he developed a strong foundation in legal concepts that have guided his in depth profession.

Mr. Shapiro's areas of practice consist of private injury, products liability, automobile accidents, and wrongful death cases. He has represented clients in various levels of legal proceedings, which includes arbitration, facilitated negotiation, and jury trials. His experience encompasses dealing with complicated cases involving spinal cord accidents, traumatic brain accidents, and medical malpractice. He has additionally served as a Court Settlement Officer, Arbitrator, and Mediator for the Los Angeles and Ventura County Superior Courts, dealing with over 1,500 pro bono instances.

Throughout his career, Mr. Shapiro has been admitted to practice before several courts, including the California Superior Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has been acknowledged for his legal skills and ethical requirements, earning a 5.zero Preeminent AV rating by attorney rating service. He has additionally been featured yearly in Los Angeles Magazine's listing of Southern California's Super Lawyers.

Mr. Shapiro is an active member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), and the Consumer Attorneys Association of California (CAOC). He has been a member of the California State Bar since 1972. He is English-speaking and Spanish, permitting him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.

Education

Loyola Law School

Law Degree

California State University - Northridge

B.A. | Philosophy

Experience

Chair, Personal Injury Practice Group

Lewitt Hackman
1980

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

California Superior Courts State Trial Court · Admitted 1972
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1972

Types of Cases Handled

personal injury products liability car accidents wrongful death

Legal Services Scope

Arbitration Mediation Jury trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 16633 Ventura Blvd Los Angeles CA 91436