Louis Benjamin Chapman

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Louis Benjamin Chapman

5.0
658 reviews
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Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 41 years

Real estate Lawyer at Wayne, NJ
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Car Accidents, Wills & Living Wills ... +2 more

73 Mountain View Blvd., Wayne, NJ

About Louis

Biography

I provide exceptional legal services as an attorney with over 30 years experience.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Real Estate 65%

42 years | 3,000 cases

65%
Car Accident 20%

42 years | 5,000 cases

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

42 years | 1,000 cases

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

42 years | 500 cases

5%
Workers Compensation 5%

42 years | 1,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
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+ 13
Silver Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 41 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Louis B Chapman

73 Mountain View Blvd., Wayne, NJ, 07470-6709

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Louis Benjamin Chapman's Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 106 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Nicolle | November 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Selling our home

Louis made a very stressful move from NJ to Tennessee very easily. He is straightforward and easily puts out fires. This is our second time using Louis and both times he made us feel confident with the transition. We highly recommend Louis.

Posted by WB | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Thank you!!

Hire him, he is the best! I was under attorney review with another lawyer for several days but I couldn't even get a hold of him. I needed to be out of attorney review the following day but wasted days with another lawyer. I called Louis B. Chapman on a Friday afternoon in a panic that I was going to... lose the house. No other lawyer would have been able to do what Louis did for me during this busy market. He reviewed the contract within 2 hours and communicated to the sellers so I did not lose the house. I closed on my purchase with Louis within 30 days and now he is representing me on the sale of my property. He was easily accessible and very prompt on responding emails and calls. Louis is funny and has a great sense of humor and I really enjoyed working with him.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Investment Banker

Louis Chapman is my go to for any traffic related tickets. For starters Louis is always happy to take my call and answer any of my questions. Besides his communication he was able to deliver on getting my ticket to 0 points and a minimal payment. I appreciate his services and would certainly recommen...d him to anyone I know. It also goes without say he is organized and notifies you with the court dates and the details of the hearing.

Posted by Alex | October 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

First Time Home Buyers

After many tries at least 5 we finally closed on a house and find combed through all the documents in our favor. We would like to thank Louis and his staff in handling our first time home buying experience with his law firm. He and his staff were very polite and very professional. He even took the ti...me to explain to us page by page about some documents we received from the seller, which by the way it was on his spare time to answer all of my concerns about those documents. He responded on every email and text that we had questions and concerns and we got answers. The closing went smoothly and on point with all of the documents that had to be signed. Louis made himself accessible and told us if I have any other closing related issues pertaining any documents to give him a call. Thank you once again on doing a great job. I would highly recommend Louis Chapman and his staff for your real estate needs. AB

Posted by Steven | June 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Representation

Mr. Chapman alongside his assistant Tina were amazing from the get go. He takes the time to understand the problem months (if there’s months) to discuss what happened what might happen and keeps in contact with you with updates. Accessible and down right amazing lawyer and experience!!! HE KNOCKED IT... OUT OF THE PARK WITH MY CASE, Had an obscene amount of fines I was looking at and he simply astounded me!!! An amazing lawyer. Do yourself a favor and a service and hire this lawyer. Simply put professional and amazing!

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Louis Benjamin Chapman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Chapman

Real estate lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elena Denevich

Wills and living wills lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Great member of the legal community."

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Adam Rosenblum

Real estate lawyer | 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."

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Mariam Zakhary

Real estate lawyer | 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."

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Stella Bondar

Real estate lawyer | 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."

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Jeffrey Slatus

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | 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."

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Renee Rivas

Real estate lawyer | 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."

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Gregg Wisotsky

Real estate lawyer | 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."

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Seth Griep

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Paul Perkins

Unknown lawyer | 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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Michael Chapman

Real estate lawyer

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Stella Bondar

Real estate lawyer

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Jeffrey Slatus

Immigration lawyer

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Renee Rivas

Personal injury lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Spotlight Attorney Award, Hyatt Legal Services

1984

America Jurisprudence Award for Excellence, Lawyers Co op Publishing

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Louis B. Chapman, PC

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Passaic County Bar Association

Member

1991 - 1995

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Board of Governors

Education

1984

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

State University of New York-Touro College

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Publications

1999

Newark Star Ledger The Preparation Is Key

1998

Newark Star Ledger Settling The Charges

1993

Newark Star Ledger Wise Counsel: Hire A Lawyer

1993

Personal Advantage- Financial Mistakes That Smart Home Buyers Make On Their Way To Closing

1993

Bottom Line- Personal Common Move Mistakes

Languages

English

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