About David T.

David T. Chapman is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2000. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Chapman is the CEO and Head Attorney at Chapman Law Group, A.P.C., a full-service law firm located in San Rafael, California. He has been practicing law for over 25 years, serving clients throughout Marin County, the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and Northern California.

Mr. Chapman earned his Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1999. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Berkeley, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1991. During his time at Santa Clara University, he was a member of the Law Review and participated in the school's clinical legal education program.

Mr. Chapman concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury law, business law, real estate law, and general litigation. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving contract disputes, consumer rights, corporate governance, employment law, environmental issues, personal injury, and public entity matters. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.

Throughout his career, Mr. Chapman has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Marin, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Francisco for five years.

Mr. Chapman is an active member of the American Bar Association, the Bar Association of San Francisco, and the Marin County Bar Association. He is also a certified mediator through the California State Bar's Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Mr. Chapman is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area effectively.

Education

Santa Clara University School of Law

J.D. (1999)

1996

University of California - Berkeley

B.A. (1991) | English

1987

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Certified Mediator

Law Office of David T. Chapman
2016

Owner

Chapman Law Group, A.P.C.
2012

Pro-Bono Lawyer - Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, San Francisco

https://lawyerscommittee.org/
2003

Lawyer at Law

Private Practice
2002

Law Clerk

Supreme Court of California
2001

Accepted Jurisdictions

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
California
U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Marin State Trial Court · Admitted 2000
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2000
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2000
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2000
California Court of Appeal State Appeals Court · Admitted 2000

Types of Cases Handled

contract disputes consumer rights corporate governance employment law environmental issues personal injury public entity matters

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Certifications & Awards

Certified Mediator

The Bar Association of San Francisco, ADR Services

Professional Associations

Marin County Bar Association

2012 - Current

Bar Association of San Francisco

2006 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 950 Northgate Drive Suite 306 Chapman Law Group, A.P.C. CA 94903