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Gerard M. Chapman
also known as Gerry Chapman
About Gerard
Biography
Mr. Chapman has been a Board Certified Immigration Specialist since 1997. He
graduated from UNC-CH in 1973 with a BA in International Studies, and in 1978
he received his JD, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law. He
is a past Trustee of the American Immigration Law Foundation (2004-2008). He
served as Chair of the Carolinas Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers
Association (AILA), as a member of AILA’s Board of Governors from 1998-2000,
and as Chair or Co-Chair of three national AILA Committees: Immigrant Investor
Visa Committee (1990-1993), Committee on Intracompany Transferees and
International Managers and Executives (1993-1994), and Essential Worker
Committee (1999-2004) (2007-2008). More recently, he served on AILA’s Liaison
Committee with the DHS Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
(2008-2009), as a Mentor for AILA since 2003 to present in the areas of
Business Immigration: Employment Based Immigrants: Labor Certification,
Business Immigration: Employment Based Non-Immigrants: E treaty Categories and
Ethics, and on the 2008 Strategic Planning Committee to evaluate Missions,
Goals and Programs for AILA National. He also served as member of AILA’s H-2B
committee and he was a moderator for AILA Silver Circle in 2012. He is
co-founder of the North Carolina Legal Immigration Coalition. Mr. Chapman has authored articles in several AILA publications,
co-edited the 2007 AILA Handbook on Workplace Enforcement, has lectured at
immigration seminars in the United States and abroad, and served as Immigration
Commentator for Triad Business Journal in 2011. He has been heavily involved in
AILA’s efforts to secure immigration reform on a national level.
He was Co-Captain of the Men’s Varsity Swimming Team at the University of North Carolina from 1971-1973. He qualified and competed in the 1970 and 1973 NCAA Swimming Championships (best finish; 17th in 1650 freestyle, 1973, Knoxville, TN). He was also ACC Champion in the 400-yard Individual Medley, 1970. He was a High School All-American, 200-yard Individual Medley. He also competes in US Masters Swimming on the state and national levels (best finish: 4th in 1000-yard freestyle at 2012 and 2016 Masters Nationals Championship 60-64 age group). In 2012 he placed in the Top 10 at the US Masters Swim National Championships in three events. He is conversant in Spanish. Mr. Chapman and his wife, Linda, have two children and five grandchildren.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 47 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Chapman Law Firm
403-A N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC, 27401
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Gerard M. Chapman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I heartily endorse my fellow immigration lawyer, Gerard Chapman. I have known him for over 25 years. Gerard is wise, capable, and strong, and thoughtful. I regularly refer clients to him. Gerard recently achieved what I would consider a lifetime achievement, in a successful permanent residence case for a North Carolina scientist. He is qualified to handle all types of immigration matters."
"Mr. Chapman is a wonderful person and a great immigration attorney. In fact, he successfully navigated an immigration issue for a family member of mine not too long ago. When a client calls me with an immigration issue, I give them Mr. Chapman's number."
"I endorse this lawyer. When I had a complicated immigration matter for an international business client, I could have referred it to an immigration lawyer in the Philadelphia area. Because of the matter's complexity, however, and my duty to the business client, I sought Gerry Chapman's assistance because I felt he was the best option for my client. As I expected, the matter was handled skillfully and professionally by Gerry, with favorable results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Chapman is an experienced immigration lawyer who maintains high ethical standards."
Allen Ladd
Immigration lawyer
Leo Garonski
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2016
The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Principal, Chapman Law Firm
Associations
2017 - Present
North Carolina State Bar Immigration Specialization CommitteeMember
1987 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationCo-Chair of or member of multiple committees
Sample of Legal Cases
Matter of Dhanasar, 26 I&N Dec. 884 (AAO 2016)
USCIS denial reversed; new precedential standard for NIW cases established in Dhanasar
Matter of Garcia Arreola, 25 I&N Dec. 267 (BIA 2010)
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) affirmed the Immigration Judge's decision to grant bond
Education
1978
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor cum laude
1973
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
40th Annual AILA Immigration Law Update
All I do is Win: the Extraordinary, Exceptional, and In the National Interest
2018
2018 Midwinter Conference, Cancun, Mexico
Extraordinary Ability Applicants
2017
Spring 2017 Conference, Brussels, Belgium
Extraordinary Ability Applicants
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can i correct mistake in my form i485 during the interview ?
19 Feb 2019
Q&A
Can I be in the US on Esta while applying for a J1 visa?
19 Feb 2019