Shapiro, Shapiro and Shapiro

Between 1903 and 1910 the three oldest Shapiro brothers graduated from Yale Law School, all with honors, and remained in Connecticut to practice law in Bridgeport. Here is a scan of the first dollar Joseph earned.

Below is the article that appeared in the Bridgeport Telegram in June 1910 when Meyer joined the firm.

Three Brothers Form New Law Firm

Shapiro, Shapiro and Shapiro, Hold Unique Distinction in the Legal World

A new law firm was formed in this city yesterday when the firm of Shapiro and Shapiro added another Shapiro to the name of the firm so that it will be known as the firm of Shapiro, Shapiro and Shapiro in the future. It will be the only legal firm in the state composed of three brothers.

Charles H. Shapiro laid the foundation for the firm, Joseph G. Shapiro laid the corner stone and now Meyer M. Shapiro has joined hands and brains to build the house of Shapiro. Each member of the trio is a Yale man where they won honors. The firm is really about 8 years old and has made a name and record for itself that places it well in the forward ranks of local legal firms

Few have gained more,rapid recognition at our local bar than Messrs. Charles H.Shapiro and Joseph G.Shapiro, members of the well known law firm of Shapiro and Shapiro, with offices at 307-309 Meigs building.

Mr. Charles H. Shapiro the senior member of the firm, who is known politically and fraternally, has established an enviable reputation as a general practitioner. He has been a resident of this city nearly all his life, and is a graduate with honors of Yale Law School.

Mr. Joseph G. Shapiro, the junior member of the firm, who has also resided in this city nearly all his life, is a graduate with honors from Yale Law School, where he was awarded the first prize in Parliamentary Law as well as a Kent Club Diploma for excellence in Oratory and Debating. He is highly esteemed both socially and professionally.


Meyer joined the firm after his graduation from Yale Law School with the class of 1910. Meyer had the distinction of graduating with the highest grades ever achieved in the law school to that date. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and received the Phelps Montgomery Prize for the best examination. Below is a copy of the receipt for the Award.

 Starting tomorrow I will post the first letter from 1913 and as you will see there will be gaps between letters, sometimes weeks. I will use that time to fill in some of the family history with photographs and letters. This will help define Joe and Helen of 1913 and who they become.