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About John W. Chapman at a glance
John W. Chapman is a Member based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Kelly & Chapman. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Maine (1980). Educated at University of Maine (J.D., 1980) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Maine Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. John W. Chapman is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, labor law, employee relations law and 3 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
- John practices at Kelly & Chapman in Portland, ME
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John W. Chapman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. Chapman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John W. Chapman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maine →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John W. Chapman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maine →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John W. Chapman is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Maine →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
John W. Chapman is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Maine →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maine
Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine 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 Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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