Atty. V. Laniel Chapman

Atty. V. Laniel Chapman

V. Laniel Chapman is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, criminal, mergers and acquisitions and 4 other areas of law.

Anderson Anderson 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About V. Laniel Chapman at a glance

V. Laniel Chapman is a Member based in Anderson, South Carolina, practicing at Chapman, Byrholdt & Yon, L.L.P.. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1961) and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of South (1961). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1961) and Carson-Newman College (B.S., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Anderson, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • V. Laniel Chapman is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, criminal, mergers and acquisitions and 4 other areas of law
  • V. received a B.S. degree from Carson-Newman College in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • V. practices at Chapman, Byrholdt & Yon, L.L.P. in Anderson, SC

Practice Areas Explained

V. Laniel Chapman's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

V. Laniel Chapman is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

V. Laniel Chapman is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

V. Laniel Chapman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

V. Laniel Chapman is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about V. Laniel Chapman

Where is V. Laniel Chapman's law office located?
V. Laniel Chapman's law practice is located in Anderson, South Carolina. The firm is Chapman, Byrholdt & Yon, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does V. Laniel Chapman handle?
V. Laniel Chapman focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has V. Laniel Chapman practiced law?
V. Laniel Chapman has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did V. Laniel Chapman go to law school?
V. Laniel Chapman earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.S., 1957).
How can I contact V. Laniel Chapman for a consultation?
You can contact V. Laniel 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 V. Laniel Chapman received?
V. Laniel Chapman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1961
B.S.
Carson-Newman College
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1961
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of South
Admitted: 1961

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