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I really recommend this law firm especially Todd he was really professional patient and did an excellent job

If you are in need of an amazing attorney, Peter Ganyard is the absolute best! I had a probation revocation, and was facing up to 6 years in prison. Peter took my case and worked tirelessly on my behalf. He always kept me updated on the progress in my case, and fought for me every step of the way. His knowledge of the law, combined with his tenacity and sincere desire to help me in one of my lowest points in my life was a Godsend. Thanks to his hard work, I was able to get my life back and continue with my probation. I will be forever grateful that Peter was in my corner!

Todd Shapiro, hands down is the premier offensive attorney to hire to defend the rights of the innocent. In 1895, the presumption of innocence legal principle was enacted establishing the innocence of persons accused of crimes until proven otherwise in a court of law; which is the opposite system of a presumption of guilt. Should anyone fall victim to false accusations. 1) Take deep breaths 2) Do not be overwhelmed by the weight of the legal system. Then consult Todd and Peter, they are the premier advocates for the unjustly accused.

He helped me perfectly did great job!! I really appreciate!!

Todd and his team were amazing. Extremely responsive to any questions we had. If you want the best, this is a no brainer. They will work with you like family. Thank you again Shapiro Law Firm.

I had a dear friend who was represented by Shapiro law firm Peter Gaynard he is the best lawyer in Texas I would say. My friend was charged with aggravated robbery with a firearm in Dallas County Court, it was a Class A Felony. From 5-99 years in prison, Mr Peter Ganyard fought real hard every and kept up with the case, did investigations, fought tooth and nail with prosecuters, very good cross examiner and jury found him not guilty. And he is very happy with his results he thanks and recommends him to everyone who has a criminal case, Thank you.

Peter helped me with a dwi case I was quite nervous about. He worked his tail off and got me a great deal that everyone would be happy with. He kept me in the loop every step of the way and even encouraged/reassured me when I was feeling down about the situation. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in the future. They are beyond knowledgeable here and you can trust them that they will always have your back. Peter wasn’t just a great lawyer he’s a great person and helped me change my life. Can’t thank him or the Shapiro law firm enough for all their hard work!!

Simple the best!

We had an excellent experience with both Tod Shapiro and Peter Ganyard. Communication, information, advice and support were all we could have hoped for. Thank you for being there.

Howard Shapiro: Dishonest billing practices, lack of communication, poor representation. Had to fire him. (see edit below for my response to the owner's response) BILLING: His contract uses deceptive language to trick you into thinking the fee arrangement is something other than what it is. He does this by using language that most people assume is a typical retainer fee agreement (where any balance of funds will be returned upon completion of the case), but he buries a few lines of legalese in the contract that ensures he keeps all fees even if the case is settled quickly. This incentivizes him to do the bare minimum necessary to get a settlement (or possibly dismissal) so he can keep the entire balance of the retainer with as little effort as possible. POOR REPRESENTATION: Because of the billing structure, Howard was giving me poor legal advice and capitulating to opposing counsel at every step. Additionally, he did not review documents and submitted documents to the court that stalled the case and entered me into bad legal arrangements that any high-integrity lawyer would have never allowed. This dereliction of duty alone cost me thousands of dollars during my case. Also, he was never prepared for meetings and didn't know basic facts about my case. LACK OF COMMUNICATION: If you hire him, be prepared to be ghosted for weeks at a time. I had to email and call multiple times over several weeks before I would get a response. SUMMARY: If you still want to hire Howard, make sure you read the entirety of the contract. He will try to pressure you into signing it on the spot using car salesman-like tactics. I recommend avoiding this law firm entirely and going with a more honest and reputable law firm for you family law matters. Edit: It is clear that if you look carefully through the reviews on this site and others relating to family law matters, there is a pattern of complaints about deceptive billing, lack of professionalism, and overall poor representation, especially as it pertains to Howard. I felt obligated to warn readers what they will encounter if they hire Howard. My only grudge is that I unfortunately had to terminate Howard for very poor representation. A lawyer should be transparent with fees and always advocate for his or her client.