David T. Chapman
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David T. Chapman
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.
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
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Certified Mediator Law Office of David T. Chapman
Year: 2016 - Current
Description:
Pro-Bono Attorney - Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, San Francisco https://lawyerscommittee.org/
Year: 2003 - 2005
Description: 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.
Professional Associations
Marin County Bar Association (2012 - Current)
Bar Association of San Francisco (2006 - Current)
California State Bar # 207900 Member (2000 - Current)
Awards
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American Jurisprudence Bancroft-Whitney Award
Bancroft-Whitney 1998.0
Note: Awarded for excellent achievement in the study of Constitutional Law II.
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CALI Excellence for the Future Award
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction 1998.0
Note: Awarded for excellent achievement in the study of Constitutional Law II.
Education
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Santa Clara Univ School of Law Law Degree
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Univ of California Berkeley Undergraduate Degree
Certifications
- Certified Mediator: The Bar Association of San Francisco, ADR Services
Websites
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C.
950 Northgate Drive, Suite 306, San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 480-6703