Lawyer James L. Chapman, IV, graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1979 Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1982, is now employed by Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C. at 150 West Main Street, Suite 1500 Norfolk, VA 23510.

While being a member of Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association, Virginia, North Carolina and American Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar; North Carolina State Bar; Maritime Law Association of the United States (Proctor); Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (Chairman, 1997); National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel; Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel; Defense Research Institute; Housing Authority Defense Attorneys; National Association of Subrogation Professionals; I'Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court (Master, President, 2010-2011)., James L. Chapman, IV is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James L. Chapman, IV as your lawyer, you should consider whether James L. Chapman, IV offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James L. Chapman, IV has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James L. Chapman, IV's office is located at Norfolk, VA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

James L. Chapman, IV has been admitted in 1982, Virginia1998, North CarolinaU.S. Supreme CourtU.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth CircuitU.S. Court of appeals, Eleventh CircuitU.S. District Court, Eastern District of VirginiaU.S. District Court, Western District of VirginiaU.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North… Read more 1982, Virginia; 1998, North Carolina; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; U.S. Court of appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina; Read less. His or her practice areas include Business, Transportation, Admiralty & Maritime, Admiralty & Maritime.

James L. Chapman, IV's college and law school education includes Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1979, Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1982. Other biographical background includes AWARDS: Listed in Best Lawyers in America - Maritime Law, 2007-2014 and Commercial Litigation, 2014; Selected as a Top Rated Lawyer in Transportation by American Lawyer Media/Martindale-Hubbell, 2013; Listed in Virginia Super Lawyers, 2006-2014; Listed in Virginia's Legal Elite, Civil Litigation, Virginia Business Magazine, 2011-2012; Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission Award; Phi Beta Kappa; Omicron Delta Kappa. Adjunct Professor of Law, Regent University School of Law. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Board of Visitors, Virginia Tech (2013 - 2017; Vice Rector, 2014 - 2015); Future of Hampton Roads, Inc. (President, 2000-2001); Navy League of the United States (Director, National Judge Advocate, 2005-2009); Rotary, Norfolk Sunrise Club (President, 2013-2014). ARTICLES AND PRESENTATIONS: "Deconstructing a Jury Trial," presented at NPBA Seminar (2011); "Red Letter Clauses in Marina Slip Leases," presented at SEALI Annual Meeting (2008); "Marine Insurance Claims and Practice," presented at Lorman Marine Insurance Seminar (2007); "Ten Tempting (But Improper) Closing Arguments," presented at SEALI Annual Meeting (2004); J. L. Chapman, S. A. Voyles, "Cargo Litigation: A Primer on Cargo Claims and Review of Recent Developments," 16 U.S.F. Mar. L.J. 1 (Spring 2004); J.L. Chapman, M.M. Poindexter, "Treasure Salvage: Is it Finders-Keepers?" presented at SEALI Annual Meeting (1991).. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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