Lawyer Janet A. Shapiro, graduated from University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., 1979; The University of Chicago, M.A., 1980 DePaul University, J.D., 1984, is now employed by The Shapiro Law Firm at 212 S. Gale Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90211.

While being a member of California Bankruptcy Forum (Past President and Director); Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum (Past President and Director)., Janet A. Shapiro is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Janet A. Shapiro as your lawyer, you should consider whether Janet A. Shapiro offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Janet A. Shapiro has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Janet A. Shapiro's office is located at Beverly Hills, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Janet A. Shapiro has been admitted in 1985, Illinois; 1986, California. His or her practice areas include Bankruptcy; Commercial Litigation; Creditors Rights.

Janet A. Shapiro's college and law school education includes University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., 1979; The University of Chicago, M.A., 1980, DePaul University, J.D., 1984. Other biographical background includes AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Recipient, "Super Lawyer," designation for Southern California 2010, 2011, 2012. Co-Author of The Rutter Group's "Cal. Prac. Guide: Bankruptcy;" editor of National Rutter Guide on Bankruptcy. Co-Author of "§ 524(g) Asbestos Bankruptcies and Other Land Mines," Vol. 51 For the Defense, DRI-The Voice of the Defense Bar, No. 5, May 2009. Co-Author of "Lost in § 524(g) Space: Asbestos Bankruptcies-The Survival Guide for the Voyage Back to Your Coverage Litigation," Defense Research Institute, New York, December 2008. Editor-in-Chief, "California Bankruptcy Journal," 1989-1995. Editor, "California Bankruptcy Journal," 1995 to Present. Speaker: "Effective Representation of Your Client in a Bankruptcy Contest - Whether Your Clients are Debtors, Trustees or Creditors," California Society of Certified Public Accountants, Litigation Committee, January 10, 2002; "Defendant's Strategic Use of Plaintiff's Bankruptcy," Southern California Defense Counsel's 11th Annual Seminar, October 1998. 42-hours Mediator Training Certificate, Pepperdine Law School, 2000 (Updated with 18 hours of advanced mediation courses at Pepperdine Law School, 2010)Former Member of Panel of Mediators for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, 2001-2003; Former Member of Panel of Mediators for the Los Angeles Superior Court, 2001-2002. First Motions Attorney for the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (9th Circuit). Former Extern to the Hon. Frederick J. Hertz (dec. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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