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I consider myself a legal scholar who has a broad understanding of and experience in many areas of the law. In recent years I have concentrated a large portion of my practice on civil litigation and personal injury law. I am passionate about victims' rights.
A particular area of my interest is product liability law, as this can involve injuries caused by complex machinery or technical medical devices. I excell in researching how these products work and what caused them to malfunction or otherwise become (or start out) defective. I recently showed that a warehouse industrial heating unit malfunctioned because it was installed incorrectly. I did this through thorough analysis of the machinery components, and even learned how to install this highly complex unit myself. Further, I scrutinized years of emails between the parties to show how the real problem came about and to obtain a successful outcome for my client. The bottom line on that case was that I was successful because I was the only attorney who took the necessary steps and research to fully understand the problems that occurred.
Thoroughness is thus my philosophy in all my cases. That and keeping my clients informed and in-the-loop of the case. I consider my clients the prime decision makers. I take the time to ensure they understand the case, explaining it in every-day, easy to understand terms. Together we will develop a strategy that you are not only happy with, but that you feel invested in and invigorated to win your case.
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Acquired: 2005
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6737 W. Berwyn Ave., Chicago, IL, 60656
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Employment and labor lawyer
Unknown lawyer
2014
Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
2014
Top Women Attorneys - Outstanding Young Attorneys in Illinois, Chicago Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
1996
High Distinction on Comprehensive English Exams, DePaul University
1995
Academic Writing Grammar School Rubrick Development Committee, Annenberg Foundation
1990
Certificate in Freelance Journalism, University of Chicago
1988
J. Kerker Quinn Fellowship for Creative Writing, University of Illinois
1988
Phi Beta Kappa, Gamma of Illinois at the University of Illinois
1988
High Honors in English, University of Illinois
2011 - Present
Owner, Chapman Law, LLC
2010 - 2011
Associate, Scarpelli & Brady, LLC
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Marc J. Shuman & Associates
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Moore Strickland
2003 - 2006
Law Clerk and Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of Chicago Law Department
2013 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - 2011
Chicago Bar AssociationMember, Chorus Member
2006 - 2009
Illinois Defense Trial Counsel AssociationMember, Young Lawyer Committe
2006 - 2008
Defense Research InstituteMember
2002 - 2011
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1991 - 1996
American Women in PublishingMember
2005
Juris Doctor
1996
MA - Masters
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2007
French