Atty. Philip J. Chapman

Atty. Philip J. Chapman

Philip J. Chapman is a PLLC in Ridgeland, Mississippi.

Madison Madison 22 yrs experience 22 year
Call (601) 612-0867 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Philip J. Chapman at a glance

Philip J. Chapman is a Shareholder based in Madison, Mississippi, practicing at Hagwood and Tipton PC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, consumer, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2004) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (2004). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Millsaps College (B.S. Major, 1997). Active member of American Bar Association, Member, 2004 – Present American Health Lawyers Association, Member, 2009 – Present Mississippi Bar Association, Member, 2004 – Present. Serands clients in Madison, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Philip J. Chapman is a PLLC in Ridgeland, Mississippi
  • Chapman is a 1997 magna cum laude graduate of Millsaps College and a 2004 cum laude graduate of Mississippi College School of Law, where he was a member of the MC Law Review
  • Prior to attending law school, Chapman attended medical school at the University of Mississippi from 1997 to 2000
  • He currently enjoys a diverse legal practice covering multiple areas and issues in health care law, including nursing home law, licensure and certification, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, compliance programs, fraud and abuse, HIPAA, health care contracting, health care business and regulatory matters
  • He is a member of the Mississippi Bar Association, American Bar Association and American Health Lawyers Association
  • In addition, Chapman has lectured on numerous occasions regarding emerging issues in health care law, including prior lectures for Barristers, as well as various health care providers
  • Chapman currently lives in Madison, Mississippi, with his wife, Anne, and their son, Ben
  • Honors and Awards • American Jurisprudence Award – Wills and Estates • Phi Beta Kappa, 1997 – Present

Practice Areas Explained

Philip J. Chapman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip J. 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.

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Civil Litigation

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

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Consumer Protection

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Philip J. Chapman is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Mississippi →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Philip J. Chapman is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Mississippi →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Philip J. Chapman

Where is Philip J. Chapman's law office located?
Philip J. Chapman's law practice is located in Madison, Mississippi. The firm is Hagwood and Tipton PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip J. Chapman handle?
Philip J. Chapman focuses on business, litigation, consumer, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Philip J. Chapman practiced law?
Philip J. Chapman has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Philip J. Chapman go to law school?
Philip J. Chapman earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. Major, 1997).
How can I contact Philip J. Chapman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2004
B.S. Major
Millsaps College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth
Admitted: 2004

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