Atty. Douglas Matthew Chapman

Atty. Douglas Matthew Chapman

Douglas Matthew Chapman is a lawyer practicing business litigation, claims counseling, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Detroit Detroit 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Matthew Chapman at a glance

Douglas Matthew Chapman is a Senior Counsel based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Clark Hill PLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1997), U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1998), and Michigan (2002). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Matthew Chapman is a lawyer practicing business litigation, claims counseling, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Douglas practices at Clark Hill PLC in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Matthew Chapman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Matthew Chapman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Douglas Matthew Chapman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Construction Law

Douglas Matthew Chapman is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas Matthew Chapman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Douglas Matthew Chapman is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Michigan →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Douglas Matthew Chapman is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Matthew Chapman

Where is Douglas Matthew Chapman's law office located?
Douglas Matthew Chapman's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Clark Hill PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Matthew Chapman handle?
Douglas Matthew Chapman focuses on business, construction, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Douglas Matthew Chapman practiced law?
Douglas Matthew Chapman has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Douglas Matthew Chapman go to law school?
Douglas Matthew Chapman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact Douglas Matthew Chapman for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Matthew Chapman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Matthew Chapman received?
Douglas Matthew Chapman's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 1994
B.S.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1998
Michigan
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 2006

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