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Bob Shapiro

Whichever filed you decide to specify in, one thing is for sure, your success will be determined by how good you are able to do what you choose to do. The fact that Shapiro is a very successful and famous lawyer in the United States of American doesn’t mean that there were no other lawyers at the time of his tenure.

It only means that there was something exceptional in him and this is what has led to the success he has today. In 1994, Shapiro was one of the “Dream Team” group of attorneys that in 1995 was able to defend O.J Simpson. O’J Simpson had been accused of murdering his wife something that was later confirmed to be false.

Well, how well do you know about Bob Shapiro? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Bob Shapiro’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Bob Shapiro to date.

Biography and Early Life

Bob Shapiro was born like any other child on the 2nd of September in 1942 by the name Robert Leslie Shapiro. By the time of his birth, his parents were living at Plainfield in New Jersey in the United States which makes him American citizen by birth.

His family were all Jewish, and therefore he was brought up in the same background, and he exercised the Jewish culture even when he was a grown man. When he was at the University, together with his best friend Roger Cossack, they decided to pledge the Jewish fraternity known Zeta Beta Tau. There is no information of his parents and siblings if any.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Bob Shapiro in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Bob Shapiro’s age is 78 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 2 September 1942. Though, he is 5′ 8″ in feet and inches and 178 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 163 lbs in Pound and 74kg in Kilograms.

Education

Being such a successful lawyer means that you must be good in books. Shapiro knew this so well and therefore, he became a book warmer from the word go. He attended Hamilton High School which is located in Los Angeles and graduated in 1961. After graduating from high school, he immediately joined University of California and Los Angeles and obtained a B.S in Finance.

He graduated from UCLA in 1965. This was not enough for him and therefore, he decided to join Loyola Law School and graduated with Juris Doctor in 1968. The following year in 1969, he was admitted into State Bar of California and that where his career started.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

The fact that Shapiro was so busy trying to pursue his career doesn’t mean that he didn’t have time to concentrate on his personal life. He met Linell Thomas, and he immediately knew she was the right woman for him. After dating for some time, Linell and Shapiro decided to tie the knot and their wedding was held on 8th of March in 1970. This means that the couple has been together for more than 50 years now, and they are still very much in love with each other.

Linell and Shapiro are proud parents of two sons named Grant and Brent. Unfortunately, their son died in 2005 from a drug overdose. This prompted him to found Brent Shapiro Foundation which is a non-profit organization whose aim is raising drug awareness. He serves as the chairman of the board as well as the Pickford Lofts which is a rehabilitation facility.

Is Bob Shapiro Gay?

Bob Shapiro is definitely not gay. After being with his wife for more than 5 decades, it is enough to conclude that his interest is only in women.

Professional Career

Since his admission into the State Bar of California, Shapiro has been in various departments and have represented various people and firms in matters of law. One of the most notable job he has ever done is representing O.J Simpson, Jose Canseco, Darryl Strawberry and Vince Coleman.

At the same time, he has worked with other celebrities representing them in the court of law. Some of these celebrities include: Christian Brando, Johnny Carson, The Kardashians, Linda Lovelace and F. Lee Bailey among others.

Awards

Although Bob Shapiro is not involved in a competitive field, his work has been so great that it couldn’t go unnoticed. Therefore, in 2015, he was the winner of Tenerife International Film Festival in the category of best film.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Bob Shapiro in 2021

The fact that Shapiro hasn’t received many awards and nominations so far doesn’t mean that he hasn’t achieved his dreams in his career. Looking at his current net worth, it is clear that he is well paid. As of 2021, his net worth is estimated at $120 million. He has earned all this wealth from his career as an attorney in the United States of America.

There are many things that have made Shapiro famous today apart from his expertise as an attorney. One of these things is his compassion and his commitment in fighting for the rights of the weak. The Brent Shapiro Foundation has also transformed the lives of many people who were lost in drugs and didn’t know the way out.

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Facts of Robert Leslie Shapiro

  • Gender Male
  • full nameRobert Leslie Shapiro
  • birthplacePlainfield, New Jersey
  • Date of Birth September 02, 1942
  • Age 82 years 3 months
  • Horoscope Virgo
  • Lucky Number 9
  • Lucky Stone Sapphire
  • Lucky Color Green
  • Best Match for Marriage Taurus, Capricorn
  • nationalityAmerican
  • religionJewish
  • net worth$120 million
  • professionLawyer
  • weightIn Kilograms –74Kg, In Pounds – 163 lbs
  • heightIn Centimetres – 178 cm, In Feet and Inches – 5′ 8″
  • hair colorBlack/grey
  • eye colorDark brown
  • high school Hamilton High School

Written by Joel S. Elkins

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