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Testimonials

Following are what litigation attorneys have to say about Shapiro & Associates:

It's not often I can converse with and receive expert advice and assistance from a Tour De France participant. Doug assisted me greatly with a difficult roadway defect case. The case settled, in part based upon the defendant's knowledge that I was backed by Doug's considerable background and experience. As a bonus, Doug gave me some helpful tips for my own riding. I'll certainly use Doug in the future on bicycle related cases.

— Charles M. Finkel, MAGAÑA, CATHCART & McCARTHY

Doug Shapiro and I started bicycle racing together as school boys some thirty years ago. However, while Doug went off to race professionally, I proceeded to law school and have now been practicing law for twenty years. A large of my practice has been devoted to plaintiff's personal injury cases with a number of cases involving bicycle accidents and bicycle products liability.

I have called upon Doug numerous times for his expertise in this area. As someone who has covered the entire spectrum of cycling, from working in a bicycle shop, to racing in the Tour de France, to acting as a manufacturer's representative for various bicycle companies, to following the bicycle industry, Doug's input and advice have consistently proven extremely valuable. Doug can easily identify the relevant issues in any cause of action involving bicycles or bicycle riding and then articulate important information about the necessary aspects of the case to greatly assist counsel with litigation.

Doug is bright and knowledgeable about everything that has to do with bicycles. I strongly recommend Doug as an advisor or expert witness in the bicycling field to any attorney or organization that needs such services.

— Craig D Robins, Esq., Attorney

Since 1983, I have litigated bicycle accident cases in San Francisco and Marin County. Initially, I chose to work with Mr. Shapiro because of his impressive racing background including being a member of the U.S. Olympic Team and his performance in the Coors Classic and Tour de France. Moreover, his combined knowledge of the law, bicycle engineering, roadway design and maintenance issues, human factors and his strong communication skills insure his acceptance as an authoritative member of the litigation team.

Mr. Shapiro has consulted on a variety of cases including those related to mechanical failure, human factors, and roadway defects resulting from design or maintenance failures. His ability to methodically reconstruct an accident and determine the errors, failures and liability has enabled me to prevail in all of the bicycling litigation cases for which he has served as an expert witness.

Mr. Shapiro has a strong courtroom presence, does well under cross-examination, and allows his experience to speak for itself. I highly recommend Doug Shapiro and Shapiro & Associates for any bicycle associated litigation.

— David C. Macpherson, Attorney

Hanson Bridgett provides litigation services for the Golden Gate Bridge District. In addition to maintaining the Golden Gate Bridge, the District operates the bus and ferry service between San Francisco and Marin and Sonoma County.

Doug Shapiro provided case evaluation and expert witness testimony for Hanson Brigett law firm and the Golden Gate Bridge District on numerous bicycle accident litigation cases.

— Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy LLP

For over 40 years Schoenfeld and Schoenfeld has been specializing in personal injury litigation in the greater Long Island area. I have known Doug for over 20 years and consulted with him on numerous bicycle accident cases. I chose to work with Doug because of his extensive cycling background that included being a member of the 1980 and 1984 U.S. Olympic Teams. Doug's 17 years of cycling experience has helped us on our cases. No one out there knows more about bikes than Doug Shapiro.

— Mike Schoenfeld, Attorney

As an attorney -- who is also an avid cyclist -- dedicated to helping bicycle accident victims, I turn to Shapiro and Associates for my expert witness needs. I chose Doug Shapiro and his firm, due to his exceptional cycling background and his experience in the field of expert witness services.

Mr. Shapiro's firm is unique in that he has a seasoned team of associates with very specific industry experience. Many of my cases are extremely complex and I need someone who can help me assess the situation and provide empirical evidence that can stand up in court. Facing a jury is no easy task, and Shapiro & Associates establishes compelling evidence that supports my cases.

— Peter Winkler, Attorney