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John William Chapman Jr.

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  • Sarasota, FL
  • Licensed for 31 years
John William Chapman Jr.
John William Chapman Jr.
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About John

PERSONAL ATTENTION WITH BIG FIRM EXPERIENCE

John Chapman earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University and his Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law.  While at Stetson, John was a competing member of the Stetson Moot Court Board and on the Editorial Board of the Stetson Law Review.

 

Mr. Chapman is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts, the United States Federal Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

 

He holds the designation of Master Emeritus in the Honorable John J. Scheb Inns of Court.  He is a past member of the 12th Judicial Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee and the past chair of the 12th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee.  He is a director on the Board of the Sarasota County Bar Association and member of the 12th Judicial Circuit Diversity Committee.  

 

Mr. Chapman is the President of the Board of Humane Society of Sarasota County, and is a fifth generation Sarasotan.

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Practice areas

OtherLandlord or tenantConstruction and developmentProbateLitigation
  1. Litigation: 40%

    General business, construction, real estate, and estate disputes, including mediation and arbitration

    31 years, 250 cases

  2. Probate: 20%

    Estate administration, and litigation, including trust and will contests, claims against personal representatives and trustees, and guardianship disputes. Preparations of wills and trusts.

    31 years, 30 cases

  3. Construction and development: 10%

    construction contracts, disputes, liens - representation of owners, contractors and subcontractors/suppliers

    31 years, 250 cases

  4. Landlord or tenant: 10%

    Commercial landlord / tenant disputes and representation of landlords only in residential disputes.

    31 years, 100 cases

  1. Tax: 10%

    Ad Valorem (property tax) appeals

    29 years, 75 cases

  2. Contracts and agreements: 10%

    construction, real estate, employment

    31 years, 200 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

The John Chapman Law Firm, PA

1515 Ringling Blvd., Suite 870
Sarasota, FL, 34236

Website
http://www.johnchapmanlaw.com/ 

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    FLMember in Good Standing199010/11/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers0
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
    Board Certified - Business LitigationFlorida Bar2014
    Runner Up Oral AdvocateWorkers Compensation Moot Court Competition1989
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PrincipalThe John Chapman Law Firm, P.A.2011 - Present
    PartnerNorton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos2000 - 2011
    AssociateDunlap & Moran, PA1998 - 2000
    AssociateDent & Cook1993 - 1998
    AssociateSyprett, Meshad, Resnick, & Lieb, PA1990 - 1993
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of CourtMaster Emeritus1996 - Present
    Sarasota County Bar AssociationN/A1990 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    The Docket Sarasota County Bar AssociationFlorida Supreme's Effectively Gut Economic Loss Rule2013
    The Docket Sarasota County Bar AssociationChapter 558: A Solution to a Nonexistent Problem2003
    Stetson Law ReviewProbate Nonclaim Statutes and the Tulsa Decision: Requiring Actual Notice to Reasonably Ascertainable Creditors1988
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Auburn University , AuburnBS - Bachelor of Science1995
    Stetson University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1989
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Collection Law In FloridaHomestead and Exemptions2005
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    New Testament Church of Deliverance v. DejerinettJudgement for Plaintiff on all counts
    Ronald Janson v. Michael Hamrick, et alJudgment for defendants on all counts, plus an award of attorney fees and costs
    Wong v. Ramco Gershenson PropertiesJudgement for landlord following trial.

    Reviews

    (9)
    5 Star
    		89%
    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    		11%
    Review John Chapman

    Excellent Lawyer

    Posted by

    John Chapman took care of all of my legal documents including power of attorney, health care surrogate, living will and revokable trust, and some other business related documents.. He has also provided excellent follow-up and advice. He is very patient and thorough. I would say that his fees are reasonable. I have also referred him several of my patients for their legal issues. I can report that my patients were 100% satisfied with the services and handling other their legal needs. I will continue to recommend him to my patients and my friends. Thanks John!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Confident and compassionate

    Posted by

    From the first time we met John we were confident in his advice. He took charge of our case and with in months formulated a strategy which won our case. Trust is hard to find. We trusted in him immediately. You can too.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Great Attorney help with a Employee Contract

    Posted by

    Great Attorney help with a Employee Contract, was able to help me thru the paper work
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Alex

    Posted by

    John was hired by my firm to mediate our business litigation case. John was able to successfully able to speak to both sides and aid us to come to a good resolution two months prior to trial.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Court Case

    Posted by

    Our firm hired John Chapman's professional services to act for us in the Sarasota Court. I feel our case was quite complicated and John handled it as a true professional. I would not hesitate to use him again. He is brilliant !!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Patient and understanding!

    Posted by

    Mr. Chapman did an amazing job for me and my family. He was patient and so very understanding with us. I highly recommend him to anyone. I can't thank him and his staff enough for everything they did for me and my family.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Goes the Extra Mile

    Posted by

    John Chapman handled a permit case for me, and was one of the few lawyers I contacted who was willing to work in this area. He also was the only attorney I was considering who actually came out to look at the site and situation before taking the case. He came highly recommended, worked well with another lawyer I had working a complementary case, and did the necessary legwork before going to court that enabled us to succeed.

    Highly Recommended

    Posted by

    Mr. Chapman is very accessible and answers all your questions. He is very knowledgeable. He goes over and beyond his own responsibilities. The last time I used him he ended up doing work that the lawyers on the other side should have been handling but didn't. In the past 10 years, I have used him for many different things.

    Sorry I hired Him

    Posted by

    I hire John Chapmen who handle my case incredibly sloppy. John failed to provide an affirmative defence. Made several mistakes answering a complaint and failed to communicate case details. The firm also sent me other clients confidential correspondence on two separate occasions. There is more! To top it off John violated attorney-client privilege,
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    John Chapman's response: While I disagree with your assertions, I am sorry that you were unhappy with the service you felt you received and that our relationship ended the way it did. I trust that you are satisfied with your new counsel and wish you the best with your case.

    Attorney endorsements

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    Alex Braunstein, Litigation Attorney on Oct 21, 2016
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. John is a skilled mediator who helped resolve a case two months prior to trial. He is knowledgeable and fair in his assessment of cases.

    Scott Carter, Litigation Attorney on Jan 22, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse John Chapman. I am a lawyer in Sarasota and have worked with John and against John in litigation involving probate, real estate and commercial law. He is very knowledgeable, professional and well respected. He always works hard for his clients.

    Gerald O'Brien, Litigation Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. John is a skilled advocate, highly intelligent and honest. I endorse him without reservation

    Laurie Zimmerman, Litigation Attorney on Sep 11, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse John Chapman. John is very professional and ethical. He has substantial knowledge of both procedural and substantive law.

    Marc Falco, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Apr 29, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. John is a life long resident of Sarasota and enjoys a fabulous reputation for his transactional and commercial litigation work.

    Christopher Smith, Litigation Attorney on Jun 27, 2011
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    John is a first class lawyer and a gentleman to boot. I would recommend him for any litigation matter.

    W Snyder, Litigation Attorney on Nov 25, 2009
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    John Chapman is an excellent trial lawyer and highly regarded in the Sarasota legal community. He is Board Certified in Business Litigation Law and handles complex commercial disputes as well as inheritance disputes. I have handled cases with and against John and have also successfully mediated one of his complex inheritance dispute cases. This lawyer has strong technical skills and a winning personality. He is a gentleman at the same time as he zealously represents his client. This combination of technical ability and civility makes John one of the lawyers to whom I refer cases. I highly recommend this lawyer to prospective clients.

    Matthew Martell, Litigation Attorney on Dec 5, 2008
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    John and I had a few cases against each other several years ago involving the same set of clients. He is knowledgeable and professional. He has a calm and pleasant demeanor and is easy to negotiate with. He quickly works towards practical settlements and resolutions of the legal problems of his clients.

    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates $325-$375/hour
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-50%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card