Lawyer Robert A. Chapman, graduated from
University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1982 Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1985, is now employed by Chapman & Spingola, LLP at
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4800 Chicago, IL 60601.
While being a member of Chicago (Chairperson, Committee on Prevention of Attorney Malpractice, 1998-1999) and Illinois State (Member, Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council, 1994-1995, 1996-2003; Judicial Evaluation Committee, 1998-2003) Bar Associations; Illinois Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois., Robert A. Chapman is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Robert A. Chapman as your lawyer, you should consider whether Robert A. Chapman 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 Robert A. Chapman has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Robert A. Chapman's office is located at Chicago, IL, 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.
Robert A. Chapman has been admitted in 1985, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar; 1996, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1997, U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Litigation; Civil Litigation; Trial Practice; Federal Litigation; Federal Civil Litigation; Complex Litigation; Appellate Practice; Civil Appeals; Civil Practice; Federal Civil Practice; Commercial Law; Commercial Arbitration; Commercial Litigation; Commercial Mediation; Commercial Torts; Complex Commercial Litigation; Business Law; Business Litigation; Commodities; Commodities Arbitration; Commodities Futures; Commodities Fraud; Professional Liability; Accountants Liability; Accounts Malpractice; Professional Liability Defense; Professional Malpractice; Professional Negligence; Securities; Securities Arbitration; Securities Litigation; Real Estate Litigation.
Robert A. Chapman's college and law school education includes University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1982, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1985. Other biographical background includes Associate Editor, California Law Review, 1984-1985. Co-Editor, Trial Lawyer's Guide, West, 1997-1999. Author: "Recent Decisions Concerning the Use of Experts?Rules 703 and 705 do have their Limitations," 39 Illinois State Bar Association Trial Briefs 1, 1994. Panelist: "Tipping the Scales in Favor of One Side?: The Jury is Still out on the Motivations of Using Trial Consultants," 10 Illinois Legal Times 1, 1996; "Trial as a Law School Exam: Esser v. McIntyre," 41 Trial Lawyer's Guide No. 3 1997, 2000; "Confronting Breach of Settlement Agreement 8," Illinois Bar Journal 217, 1999; "Litigating the Legal Malpractice Case," Attorneys' Legal Liability, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2007, "Negligence Professionals - Appraiser Malpractice," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Causes of Action (Illinois) Tort Actions, 2008. Member, Hearing Board, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, 2001-2003. (Managing Partner). You should contact other
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