Steven Shapiro is an experienced trial lawyer who has represented people with all types of brain injuries. His practice focuses primarily on representing those who have suffered catastrophic injuries. Steven’s work ethic, dedication, and compassion for his clients have resulted in significant verdicts and settlements for them.

Areas of Practice:

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
  • Brain Injury & Concussion
  • Burn Injury
  • Automobile Accident
  • Product Liability
  • Spinal Cord Injury

Education:

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.
  • The Pennsylvania State University, B.A. (Pre-Law)

Bar Admissions:

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1983
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
  • U.S. Claims Court

Associations:

  • President, Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, 2001-2002
  • Board Member, Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, 1999-2008
  • Board Member, United States Brain Injury Alliance, 2013-Present
  • Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates, 1995-Present
  • Board Member, Invisible Disabilities Association, 2018-Present
  • Member, American Association for Justice, Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, 2010-Present
  • Board Member, Anti-Defamation League, 2008-Present
  • Chanda Plan Foundation

Articles and Presentations:

  • Tips and Tools for Managing and Proving a Brain Injury Case,” Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention, Breckenridge, Colorado (August 2019)
  • “A Medical and Legal Perspective on the Standard of Care,” Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado 32nd Annual Conference (November 6, 2015)
  • “Showing the Effects of a ‘Mild’ Traumatic Brain Injury are Anything but Mild,” Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado 31st Annual Conference (October 17, 2014)
  • “The Legal Complications of Mild TBI,” The Learning Services Center (April 19, 2012)
  • “Dispelling Myths Related to Brain Injury and Admissibility,” Craig Hospital, 2012 Brain Injury Summit – A Meeting of the Minds (January 10, 2012)
  • “The Legal Compilations of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries,” Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, 29th Annual Conference (October 12, 2011)
  • “Advances in Technology – Benefits of Technology When Proving a TBI,” Brain Injury Association of Colorado, 28th Annual Conference (October 21, 2010)
  • “The Legal Case – Ensuring the Patient and Providers Get Paid,” Capstone America, LLC Conference (July 22, 2010)