Atty. Benjamin M. Chapman

Atty. Benjamin M. Chapman

Benjamin M. Chapman practices principally in the areas of insurance litigation, labor and employment, state and municipal civil service, government relations and regulatory law, and general civil litigation.

New Orleans New Orleans 23 yrs experience 23 year
Call (225) 468-7927 Book Appointment

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About Benjamin M. Chapman at a glance

Benjamin M. Chapman is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practforg at LaFleur & Laborde. They haand 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Middle District of (2003). Educated at Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (J.D., 2002) and Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge B.A. Speech Communications (—). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Benjamin M. Chapman practices principally in the areas of insurance litigation, labor and employment, state and municipal civil service, government relations and regulatory law, and general civil litigation
  • He has represented several state and municipal agencies, boards and departments, professional associations, the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association, numerous insurance companies and third-party administrators, and both corporate and individual clients before administrative and civil service adjudications, arbitration and mediation panels, and in judicial proceedings in city courts and state and federal district and appellate courts throughout Louisiana
  • In addition to his litigation practice, he advises clients on a wide range of other issues including corporate organization, human resources best practices and regulations, as well as risk management, loss prevention and mitigation
  • He has earned a well-deserved reputation for strategic planning, accessibility, responsiveness and efficiency, due to his tireless advocacy on behalf of his clients
  • He is a frequent lecturer on labor and employment law issues, for the continuing legal education of other attorneys

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practforg law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Benjamin M. Chapman's law office located?
Benjamin M. Chapman's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is LaFleur & Laborde. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Benjamin M. Chapman practiced law?
Benjamin M. Chapman has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Benjamin M. Chapman go to law school?
Benjamin M. Chapman earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
- 2002
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge B.A. Speech Communications
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Middle District of
Admitted: 2003

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