Paulette E Chapman

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Paulette E Chapman

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Brain Injury, Birth Injury ... +2 more

5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 330, Washington, DC

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About Paulette

Biography

Lecturer, Continuing Legal Education programs in Personal Injury and Civil Trial Practice, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, the District of Columbia Bar and the Association of Trial Lawyers of Am...

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Birth Injury 20%

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Brain Injury 20%

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Defective and Dangerous Products 20%

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Personal Injury 20%

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Workers Compensation 20%

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1988

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP

5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 330, Washington, DC, 20015

Paulette E Chapman's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Paulette Chapman is an outstandingly talented, well-seasoned lawyer

I was involved in a car accident with an uninsured motorist where he was at fault. I suffered several bodily injuries as a result of the accident. My daughter who is an excellent attorney suggested that I would retain Paulette Chapman simply because she is the best in the field and highly respected... by her colleagues who did similar work. I contacted Paulette Chapman by phone and explained my situation. At the end of the conversation I was confident that I was in good hands and that I will be cared for like a person who has been wronged. Paulette and her team made me feel that my case was important to them and that they had my back and would fight for me. Paulette and her team where accessible at various steps of the process especially Mary Jobe, Paulette’s assistant who would respond to my emails the same day. Right from the start Paulette clearly communicated with me the parameters with in which we would be working my case. She made issues understandable and explained the process in terms I could understand. As she collected information Paulette would go through a “fact checking” session with me to see if she had a good understanding of my case. I had many opportunities to participate in building my case. I am a scientist myself and was amazed by the amount of research she and her team has conducted to become extremely familiar with my clinical situation in order to counteract the defendant’s possible arguments. Paulette payed special attention to details and this made “connecting the dots” possible for building a strong robust case for me. She knew the defendant’s lawyer and his abilities in performing due diligence for his client. She was accurate in her assessments and performed exceptionally well at the negotiating table. She also knew the mediator’s ability in working with us and how far she could leverage him to our benefit for a fair settlement. I was very happy with the settlement and I believe she deserved every penny she gained from winning my case. I would highly recommend Paulette Chapman as an outstandingly talented, well-seasoned lawyer who is extremely knowledgeable in her field of practice.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Exceptional Lawyer

Paulette Chapman of Koonz law firm represented me in a medical malpractice case involving a DC hospital. What stood out to me about Paulette right away is her character: personable, knowledgeable and down to earth. (Erin Brockovitch comes to mind) Above all Paulette Chapman is a good listener, which ...is so important in any case that resulted in suffering. She is an expert in her field of law, knows the area and who to contact. When you work with Paulette, you get a feeling that she’s got your back. She is efficient but does not rush you. Paulette Chapman represents a rare combination of legal expertise and caring for the human condition. I highly recommend her.

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Personal injury lawyer | Mar 23

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"I have known Paulette since 1997, and she is a highly skilled attorney, who cares deeply about her clients. She is passionate about her personal injury work, as well as women's rights as evidenced by her long time commitment with the Women's Bar Association. She is an inspiration."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP

Education

1988

George Washington University

JD

1976

George Mason University

BA

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