Background
Shapiro, James Edward was born on May 28, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ben Edward and Rose (Slate) Shapiro.
Shapiro, James Edward was born on May 28, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ben Edward and Rose (Slate) Shapiro.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1951. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1954.
Bar: Wisconsin 1956, United States District Court (eastern district) Wisconsin 1956, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1962, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1971. Sole practice, Milwaukee, 1956-1957. Resident house counsel National Presto Industries, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 1957-1960.
Partner Bratt & Shapiro, Milwaukee, 1960-1964.
Sole practice, Milwaukee, 1964-1974. Partner Frank, Hiller & Shapiro, Milwaukee, 1974-1982.
Judge The United States of America Bankruptcy Court, Milwaukee, 1982, chief judge, 1996.
Member Bayside Board Appeals, Wisconsin, 1969-1977. Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1954-1956. Member State Bar Association Wisconsin (chairman bankruptcy, insolvency, creditors rights section), Milwaukee Bar Association (past chairman, past vice chairman bankruptcy section).
Married Rhea Kahn, December 28, 1958. Children: Jeffrey Scott, Steven Mark.