Current Employment Position(s)

Trial Attorney

Lawyer Overview

Associate Jacob Shapiro is a trial attorney and litigation specialist for the Blackman Legal Group.

Mr. Shapiro majored in Political Science at U.C. Berkeley and received his degree with high honors in 1992. Attending law school at the University of Santa Clara, Mr. Shapiro received his Juris Doctorate in Law in 1996, graduating summa cum laude.

Mr. Shapiro finished first in his class in both tort law and business organizations and received the highest individual award in the university's extremely competitive Moot Court Competition. Former California Supreme Court Justice, the Honorable Edward A. Panelli bestowed the award indicating exemplary oral advocacy skills by Mr. Shapiro. He is a member of the State Bar of California and a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California.

Mr. Shapiro has handled hundreds of cases to successful completion during his years with the Blackman Legal Group, including numerous trials in Bay Area courts.

Areas of Practice

• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff 80%
• Insurance Law 10%
• Products Liability Law 10%
• Premises Liability

West Practice Categories

Insurance Law, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Products Liability Law

Bar Admissions

• California, 1996
• U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1997

Professional Associations and Memberships

• State Bar of California (Member)
• Consumer Attorneys of California (Member)

Honors and Awards

• American Jurisprudence Award - Torts, 1994
• American Jurisprudence Award - Business Organizations, 1995
• Moot Court Finalist, Best Oral Advocate in Final Round, 1995
• UC Regents Scholar, 1988 - 1992
• UC Alumni Scholar, 1988 - 1992
• Kraft Scholar, 1989

Education

• Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California, 1996
  J.D.
  Honors: summa cum laude
• University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California, 1992
  B.S.
  Honors: With High Honors
  Major: Political Science

Address

2317 Broadway, Suite 1
Redwood City, CA 94063

Phones

(866) 528-8115 (Toll Free)

Faxes

(866) 692-8128

Emails

js@blackmanlegal.com

Websites

http://www.blackmanlegal.com
http://www.spinal-injury-california.com
http://www.blackmanlaw.com
http://www.wrongful-death-lawfirm.com