Howard Shapiro, born San Saba, Texas, July 12, 1948; admitted to bar, 1973, Texas; also admitted to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. Preparatory education, University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1970); legal education, Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1973). Fraternity: Phi Alpha Delta. Student Assembly, University of Texas at Austin. University of Texas Men's Athletics Council. Assistant District Attorney, Collin County, Texas, 1975-1976. Municipal Judge, City of Allen, Texas, 1980-1982. Board of Directors: United Way; Chamber of Commerce. President, Rotary Club, 1986-1987. Trustee, Plano Independent School District, 1988-1994. President, Board of Trustees, 1992-1993. Voted, Best Criminal Lawyer by 'D' Magazine, 2003. Named: Texas Super Lawyers® by Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Member: Plano Bar Association (President, 1980); Collin County Bar Association (President, 1981-1982); State Bar of Texas. E−Mail: Howard Shapiro