About Andrew Lawrence
Andrew Lawrence Shapiro is a licensed attorney in California, admitted to the State Bar in 1972 with. He is currently active and practices at Lewitt Hackman Shapiro Marshall & Harlan, a law firm located in Encino, California. Mr. Shapiro has over 50 years of experience in personal injury and products liability law, serving clients throughout the Los Angeles area.
Mr. Shapiro earned his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, graduating in 1971. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at California State University, Northridge, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 1968. During his time at Loyola Law School, he developed a strong foundation in legal principles that have guided his extensive career.
Mr. Shapiro's practice areas include personal injury, products liability, car accidents, and wrongful death cases. He has represented clients in various stages of litigation, including arbitration, mediation, and jury trials. His experience encompasses handling complex cases involving spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and medical malpractice. He has also served as a Court Settlement Officer, Arbitrator, and Mediator for the Los Angeles and Ventura County Superior Courts, handling over 1,500 pro bono cases.
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 recognized for his legal abilities and ethical standards, earning a 5.0 Preeminent AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been featured annually in Los Angeles Magazine's list 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 fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
