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David T. Chapman

David T. Chapman

Chapman Law Group, A.P.C.
  • Personal Injury, Business Law, Real Estate Law ...
  • California
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Biography

Chapman Law Group, A.P.C. handles personal injury law, real estate and business counseling, and general litigation and appeals in state and federal courts. Attorney David Chapman is a Certified Mediator. The firm serves clients throughout Marin County, the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and Northern California. Mr. Chapman represents seriously injured victims in cases involving auto accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injury – including brain and spine injuries - dog bites, slip & fall, medical malpractice, and elder abuse. Mr. Chapman’s real estate practice handles cases involving nondisclosure, fraud, easement and boundary issues, HOA & landlord / tenant disputes, land use, and zoning. On the business side, the firm advises senior management of domestic and international Fortune 100 companies, as well as small businesses and individuals, in matters involving corporate formation, collections, LLC & partnership disputes, and environmental compliance. Mr. Chapman is a former law clerk and judicial extern to the Honorable Joyce L. Kennard, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. He earned his J.D. in 1999 from Santa Clara University School of Law, and his B.A. in 1991 from The University of California, Berkeley. He is admitted to practice before all California state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Eastern Districts of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Education
Santa Clara University School of Law
J.D. (1999)
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Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award for highest grade in Constitutional Law II, Spring 1998. American Jurisprudence Bancroft-Whitney Award, Constitutional Law II, Spring 1998.
Activities: Santa Clara Law Review
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University of California - Berkeley
B.A. (1991) | English
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Professional Experience
Certified Mediator
Law Office of David T. Chapman
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Owner
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C.
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Attorney at Law
Private Practice
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Pro-Bono Attorney - Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, San Francisco
https://lawyerscommittee.org/
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In political asylum case, defended political refugee facing deportation after several attorneys specializing in immigration law had withdrawn from this highly complex matter. Developed innovative theory of the case under the United Nations Convention Against Torture, conducted thorough investigation, contacted key witnesses, utilized Spanish interpreter, and prepared expert psychologist and percipient witnesses. Won deferral of deportation at three-hour Individual Merit Hearing before the San Francisco Immigration Court after conducting direct and redirect examination of witnesses.
Law Clerk
Supreme Court of California
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Certifications
Certified Mediator
The Bar Association of San Francisco, ADR Services
Awards
American Jurisprudence Bancroft-Whitney Award
Bancroft-Whitney
Awarded for excellent achievement in the study of Constitutional Law II.
CALI Excellence for the Future Award
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
Awarded for excellent achievement in the study of Constitutional Law II.
Professional Associations
Marin County Bar Association
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Bar Association of San Francisco
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California State Bar  # 207900
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Central District of California
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free Consultation for Personal Injury Cases Only.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Environmental Law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C.
950 Northgate Drive
Suite 306
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C., CA 94903
Telephone: (415) 613-9483
Fax: (415) 480-6703
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 PM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Sunday: 9 AM - 5 PM