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Partner
Education
- Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1982
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1979
Bar Admissions
Memberships
- Virginia Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Housing Authority Defense Attorneys Association
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
- Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (Chairman 1997)
- I'Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court (Treasurer)
- Maritime Law Association of the United States
Community Organizations
- Future of Hampton Roads, Inc. (President, 2000-2001)
- Earning by Learning Foundation (President)
- Navy League of the United States (Director and National Judge Advocate)
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James L. Chapman IV
Mr. Chapman handles a broad range of civil litigation matters in federal and state courts. He has substantial jury trial experience and teaches trial practice at Regent University School of Law. His practice includes maritime, railroad, toxic tort, condemnation, and premises liability matters. Mr. Chapman is licensed to practice law in Virginia and North Carolina and has been Chairman of the firm's Litigation Department since 1995.
Relevant Experience
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
- Listed in Virginia Super Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated
- Lecturer on insurance and other topics of interest to the maritime industry
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Regent University School of Law
- Captain, United States Army, Judge Advocate General Corps (1982-1990)
- Reported Cases: Norfolk Dredging Company v. Wiley, 450 F.Supp.2d 620 (E.D. Va. 2006); Vulcan Materials Company, Tug Chance Limitation Proceedings, 412 F.Supp.2d 566 and 369 F.Supp.2d 438 (E.D. Va. 2005); Norfolk Dredging Company Derrick No. 4 Limitation Proceedings, 287 F.Supp.2d 674, 2003 A.M.C. 403 and 2622 (E.D.N.C. 2003); Maritrans Operating Partners v. M/V BALSA 37, 64 F.3d 150, 1995 A.M.C. 2671 (4th Cir. 1995); Gillikin v. Weeks Marine, 247 Va. 89 (1994); Hornbeck Offshore Operators v. Ocean Line of Bermuda, 849 F.Supp. 434 (E.D. Va. 1994); Columbus-America Discovery Group, Inc. v. SS CENTRAL AMERICA, 742 F.Supp. 1327 (E.D.Va.1990), reversed 974 F.2d 450 (4th Cir. 1992); Cargill v. C & P Towing, 943 F.2d 48 (4th Cir. 1991); Filkins v. McAllister Brothers, 1988 A.M.C. 1639 (E.D.Va. 1988).
Practice Area Links:
Business and Industries:
- Marine Construction Companies
- Dredging Companies
- Marine Salvors
- Marine Fuel Suppliers
- U.S. and International Marine Insurers
- Railroads
Articles and Presentations:
- J.L. Chapman, “Ten Tempting (But Improper) Closing Arguments”, presented at SEALI Annual Meeting (2004)
- J.L. Chapman, M.M. Poindexter, “Treasure Salvage: Is it Finders-Keepers?” presented at SEALI Annual Meeting (1991)
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