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Louis Benjamin Chapman

Real estate Attorney at Wayne, NJ

5.0   485 reviews
Licensed for 38 years
Licensed for 38 years

About Louis

Learn Louis’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Real estate
    65%

    39 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Car accident
    20%

    39 years, 5,000 cases

  3. Speeding and traffic ticket
    5%

    39 years, 1,000 cases

  4. Wills and living wills
    5%

    39 years, 500 cases

  5. Workers compensation
    5%

    39 years, 1,000 cases

I PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AS AN ATTORNEY WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE.

The Law Offices of Louis B. Chapman provides exceptional legal services as an attorney with over 30 years experience helping people like yourself,  your family and friends, buy and sell homes, preparing their Wills and Estate Planning Documents, representing  people in traffic courts in New Jersey, and in their accident cases. I am easy to get to with two convenient offices in Wayne NJ and in Teaneck NJ. I am large enough to serve you and small enough to know you. I moved up to New Jersey from Texas in 1981. I have lived and practiced in Passaic County ever since. I enjoy my family, friends and attending sporting events. I am a die hard baseball fan and enjoy going to NYC to see Broadway shows. I have been very active in community and religious affiliations for decades as well as my children's schools. My professional memberships include the American Bar Association (1984-present), New Jersey Bar Association (1984-present), Passaic County Bar Association (1984-present). My true passion is taking pride in my practice. For over 30 years I have been due diligent with treating my customers with the care and professionalism they warrant. I take pride in returning calls and getting back to attorneys, realtors and lawyers as needed.

Awards

Client's Choice 2023,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017,2016,2015,2014,2013,2012,2011
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021 + 10 ...

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Licensed for 38 years
State NJ
Status Active
Acquired 1984
Updated 03/09/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Louis

Law Offices of Louis B Chapman
73 Mountain View Blvd.
Wayne, NJ, 07470-6709

Reviews

5.0 / 5.0
  485 customer reviews
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Client's Choice 2023
Client's Choice
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Posted by Aaron | May 23, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Extremely professional. Always is thinking of the best result for his clients
I have known and worked with Lou for over 35 years, having been represented by him more times than I can remember. He knows his area of expertise as well as anyone, using that knowledge to protect and achieve the goals his clients wants. Never over lawyers a deal. Will continue to use him and his team in the future.
Posted by Tyler | May 9, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Amazing Results Fast
I had an issue with a landlord who didnt provide repairs they were contractually obligated to do, so I deducted money from my rent. Louis got him to replace the system within 24 hours of contacting Louis. Truely amazing and I cannot reccommend him enough.
Posted by Dawn | May 7, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Best of the Best
Louis was wonderful and very professional. Handled every task needed to make the sale of my house quick and efficient. Knowing he was my attorney helped me stress free. Would definitely recommend his services.
Posted by Sermar | May 7, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Fast and efficient!
With his help, we were able to buy our dream house in a short period of time. He works efficiently keeps us up to date with the process, and we did noy have to worry about anything. It was a pleasure qorking with him.
Posted by Shloimie | May 4, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Shame there isn't a 6th star
Louis held our hands throughout the entire process of selling our home. He was always available for us. Honest, and just a pleasure to work with. We can't recommend him enough.
Posted by Louis robles Realtor | April 28, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
guarantee for the client in the hands of this lawyer
A professional who solves problems, who answers the phone, you can call him on his cell phone and he is there to serve you, a person committed to integrity and honesty. I loved doing business with this man
Posted by Yaakov | April 21, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
Louis represented us when buying our house, and he was very responsive and attentive throughout. When the sellers wanted to close before the agreed upon work was done, Louis called it out and made sure we were protected. I would highly recommend Louis Chapman's services for any legal needs!
Posted by Mike | April 13, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Easy Peasy Sale
Louis took care of everything for us, kept us in the loop and we closed quickly and on time. Can’t ask for more!
Posted by G | April 11, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Helped us through a complicated selling process
Louis and his staff were amazing. We had a buyer who lost his job after Attorney Review followed by a rather difficult second buyer and he was there for us through it all. Thank you!
Posted by Sandra | March 21, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Fantastic lawyer!
Helped close our real estate purchase and Louis and his staff were amazing to work with. Super professional, very pleasant and overall great experience. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy Lawyer!
Posted by Ajo | March 11, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Easy no hassle closing!!
I’ve been using Louis for a few years now on closings. He is extremely detailed and responsive. I email and call him often during the process and he always responds in a timely manner. I would recommend Louis and his teams 100 out of 100 times!
Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Amazing Lawyer
Amazing and knowledgeable attorney who made sure that I stayed within my path to making sure I was on top of what I needed to provide as evidence that would help me on my case. He was very understanding and was very well communicating back for anything and everything that would help my case. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Cathy | February 28, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
Louis represented us in our recent real estate sale. He is knowledgeable and reliable. He guided us in our entire process and gave us a peace of mind. Very responsive and answered all our questions with patience and professionalism. I feel very comfortable recommending him to my friends.
Posted by Evelina | February 17, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very responsive - highly recommend
It was a great pleasure to work with Mr Chapman on our real estate purchase deal. He was very responsive when using different means of communication - phone/text/email. He made sure to explain the entire process, which was important to us as first time home buyers. I will definitely use Mr Chapman's legal services in the future.
Posted by Gregg | February 13, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Thank You
Louis did a great job representing me on my recent home sale (closed 2/1/23), guiding me through the process from start to finish. He was extremely responsive and diligent. In a nutshell, he made everything very smooth and easy. This was the second time Louis represented me in a home negotiation (the first time being when I bought the same house 17 years earlier), My prior experience lead me to utilize his services again, and again, it was a pleasant experience. I recommend Louis.
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Posted by Matt | February 3, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Professional and very responsive
Mr. CHAPMAN made the process very simple as he was in constant communication, updating us on the progress of the transaction. Anytime we had questions he was extremely quick to respond. As a result, our home sale went as smoothly as I could have hoped for.
Posted by Cindy and Bill | January 26, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Best lawyer in town
Mr Chapman had helped us before with a closing many years ago a we looked him up again . Always available to talk never rushed us if we had a question . Made me feel very comfortable talking to him would highly recommend.
Posted by R P | January 25, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Quick & efficient service
Louis B Chapman's office provided quick and efficient service. Tina was especially helpful and quick to respond.
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Sheryl Blass
Louis Chapman was very thorough while representing us as both buyers and sellers. He kept us informed every step of the way and he was great to work with. He was very responsive and always answered my questions very quickly. I would recommend him.
Posted by Catalina | January 12, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent
Louis is knowledgeable, thorough, and efficient. I could not have asked for a better lawyer to handle the closing of the sale of my home. Louis was always personally available to answer my questions and made sure I had everything I needed to get to the closing table. He came highly recommended and he did not disappoint. If anyone is in need of legal services, do yourself a favor and hire Louis Chapman.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Law Offices of Louis B. Chapman, PC
  • 1986 - Present

Education

  • South Texas College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1984
  • State University of New York-Touro College
  • BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
  • 1977

Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Passaic County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Board of Governors
  • 1991 - 1995

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Client Choice Award
  • Avvo
  • 2014
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Spotlight Attorney Award
  • Hyatt Legal Services
  • 2013
  • America Jurisprudence Award for Excellence
  • Lawyers Co op Publishing
  • 1984
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Publications

  • Newark Star Ledger
  • The Preparation Is Key
  • 1999
  • Newark Star Ledger
  • Settling The Charges
  • 1998
  • Personal Advantage- Financial
  • Mistakes That Smart Home Buyers Make On Their Way To Closing
  • 1993
  • Bottom Line- Personal
  • Common Move Mistakes
  • 1993
  • Newark Star Ledger
  • Wise Counsel: Hire A Lawyer
  • 1993
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Attorney endorsements

Received (11)
Given (5)
Endorse Louis
Real estate Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Wills and living wills Attorney | Nov 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer.Great member of the legal community."
Real estate Attorney | Jul 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Lou is my go-to guy on real estate. He's a fantastic and experienced practitioner that you can trust."
Real estate Attorney | Mar 18
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Great real estate lawyer. Knowledge and extremely professional. Louis is a talented attorney who understands that a real estate transaction is the single most important transaction in the lives of many Americans. He knows how to protect his clients from pitfalls and is able to professionally turn a dispute into a deal."
Real estate Attorney | Mar 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have had the pleasure to work with Louis Chapman on numerous real estate matters. It is rare in my field to find another real estate attorney that is just as dedicated to his clients and as professional as I am. I look very much forward to closing many more deals together."
Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Louis Chapman is a hardworking attorney who sincerely advocates on behalf of his clients. I have sent him referrals of my clients who were facing possible suspension of their driving privileges, and he has successfully represented them in municipal court, insuring that they keep their driver's licences."
Real estate Attorney | Mar 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have the pleasure knowing Louis and his work. He is an exceptional lawyer and diligent in his work."
Real estate Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Louis Chapman personally and professionally for over 20 years. He is a lawyer of great integrity and skill. I would endorse him unequivocally to handle all types of real estate transactions, as well as trust and estate matters."
Unknown Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Lou is a great guy, he is very responsive and does fine work. I would not hesitate to refer potential clients to him or to use him for my own legal needs."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Lou is an excellent, personable lawyer. He is conscientious, intuitive and very client-oriented. I recommend him without hesitation."
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Wayne Real estate Lawyer Louis Benjamin Chapman
Louis Benjamin Chapman
Real estate Attorney
Wayne, NJ
Licensed for 38 years