John “Jacob” Chapman is a 2010 graduate of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU, where he graduated cum laude. His primary practice areas include: medical malpractice defense, general liability and products liability defense, general civil litigation, insurance coverage and defense, commercial and business litigation and state and municipal civil service. He has represented physicians, hospitals, and other medical professionals at every stage of litigation, from the medical review panel stage all the way through the Louisiana Supreme Court. Jacob is experienced in interpretation and drafting of complex contractual policies, including auto and home-owner’s insurance policies, employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, etc. He is a member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, and The Baton Rouge Lawyer Publications Committee, and is licensed to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Louisiana. He has earned a reputation as an effective litigator.
Jacob was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from Woodlawn High School in 2002, before attending Louisiana State University for college, where he majored in journalism with a minor in political science. When he is not in the courtroom, Jacob enjoys fishing, cooking, and cheering on the LSU Tigers. He and his wife Chelsey are the proud parents of two girls, Audrey and Madelyn, and are parishioners at First Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge. Jacob is a member of the Dunham Men’s Club and a prior member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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LA | Eligible to Practice Law | 2010 | 04/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2022 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Graduation with honors, cum laude | Paul M. Hebert Law Center | 2010 |
Cali Award - Civil Procedure | Paul M. Hebert Law Center | 2010 |
Cali award - Comparative International Law | Paul M. Hebert Law Center | 2009 |
Chancellor's List | Paul M. Hebert Law Center | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Litigation attorney | Carleton, Hebert, Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt | 2020 - Present |
Litigation attorney | Milling, Benson, Woodward, LLP | 2017 - 2020 |
Litigation attorney | Taylor, Wellons, Politz & Duhe, Aplc | 2015 - 2017 |
Litigation attorney | Watson, Blanche, Wilson & Posner | 2010 - 2015 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Baton Rouge Bar Association, Publications Committee | Member | 2019 - Present |
Baton Rouge Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Louisiana State Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Baton Rouge Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee | Member | 2010 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Baton Rogue Lawyer | Changes to the Louisiana Open Meetings Law in the Face of Covid 19 | 2021 |
The Baton Rouge Lawyer | You Better Get Your Fax Right | 2020 |
The Baton Rouge Lawyer | Louisiana Legislature 2020 Regular Session Recap | 2020 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge | Mass communication (journalism); minor in political science | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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National Business Institute local government law | Open Meetings Law | 2019 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Gloria Turner v. Willis Knighton Medical Center, 108 So.3d 60 | Exception of Prescription granted in favor of medical malpractice defendants. |
Keith Whiddon, Insurance Attorney on Feb 27, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jacob was always easy to reach via phone and email. Further, he was very diligent in his repeated efforts to request information from government entities in an effort to resolve my client's case. I endorse this lawyer.
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