Basil Thomas Chapman

Basil Thomas Chapman

4.2
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 44 years

Family Lawyer at Indian Wells, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, Appeals

74-900 Highway 111, Suite 122, Indian Wells, CA

About Basil

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Contested or Uncontested Divorce DIVISION OF ASSETS- Family Business, Professional Practice, Real Estate; ALIMONY/SPOUSAL SUPPORT; CHILD CUSTODY & VISITATION; CHILD SUPPORT; MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY OR SUPPORT ARREARAGES (Delinquent Support) RESTRAINING ORDERS

37 years

40%
Family 40%

DIVISION OF MARITAL ASSETS - Family Business, Professional Practice, Real Estate CHILD CUSTODY CHILD SUPPORT SPOUSAL SUPPORT RESTRAINING ORDER; PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT; POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENT; COHABITATION AGREEMENT; MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; UNCONTESTED DIVORCE

37 years

40%
Appeals 10%

If you file a lawsuit and lose the case, you can appeal the decision to the next highest court, which is called the appellate court. Appellate lawyers often specialize in arguing appeals; that is, they specialize in arguing why the decision of the lower court was wrong (or why it was right, for the party that won). Appellate attorneys specialize in appeals because they understand the specific and detailed rules that must be followed. It is possible to lose an appeal on technicalities, even when

41 years

10%
Guardianship 10%

For minors or persons incapacitated and can no longer care for their own interests, guardian law allows the court to appoint someone to make legal and welfare decisions for them. A legal guardian may be appointed as a limited decision-maker or an all-purpose decision-maker. For example, children whose parents are divorcing often have limited legal guardians help decide custody issues. Nursing home residents may need a general legal guardian to make all their welfare decisions for them.

14 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Basil Chapman

74-900 Highway 111, Suite 122, Indian Wells, CA, 92210

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Basil Thomas Chapman's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

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Posted by Charlotte | April 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Previous Client

Basil Chapman was my attorney in an emotionally difficult divorce case, and I would recommend him without reservation. He is the consummate professional, offering not only his expertise in the legal field, but emotional support and wise counseling. He has integrity... something that eludes many i...n his field. I have the utmost respect and regard for Mr. Chapman and have recommended him many times to all who need the best.

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Basil Thomas Chapman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thurman Arnold

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've opposed and worked with Basil Chapman many times over the past 20 or 30 years. He is a skilled and knowledgeable family law and divorce attorney!"

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Helene Koch

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Intelligent, ethical and great in a fight!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top Lawyers - Family Law, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2014

Top Rated Lawyers in Southern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine

2013

Top Lawyers - Family Law, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2012

Top Lawyers - Family Law, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2011

Top Lawyers - Family Law, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2003

Certificate of Recognition for Leadership in the Legal Community, California State Legislature

1981

American Jurisprudence - Community Property, The Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Company/Bancroft Whitney Co.

1981

American Jurisprudence - Conflict of Laws, The Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Company/Bancroft Whitney Co.

1981

American Jurisprudence - Remedies, The Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Company/Bancroft Whitney Co.

1980

American Jurisprudence Award - Civil Procedure, The Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Company/Bancroft Whitney Co.

1980

American Jurisprudence - Family Law, The Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Company/Bancroft Whitney Co.

1980

American Jurisprudence - Constitutional Law, The Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Company/Bancroft Whitney Co.

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Owner/Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Basil Chapman, A Professional Law Corporation

1991 - 1997

Judge Pro-Tempore, Riverside County Superior Court

1985 - 1998

Partner, Best Best & Krieger, Attorneys At Law

1982 - 1985

Attorney, Wood Lucksinger & Epstein

Associations

Desert Bar Association

Member

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

Desert Bar Association

Past President

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Motel 6 v. Bwy

100% victory with $500,000+ attorney fee award ag. defendant

Escrow Connection v. Haas (1987) 189 Cal. App. 3d 1640 [235 Cal. Rptr. 200]

Precedent setting 100% victory for plaintiff creditor, published opinion annotated to the Uniform Commercial Code

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Education

1981

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude

1976

Rutgers University

BA - Bachelor of Arts with Highest Honors

Speaking Engagements

2003

California State Bar Convention

Current Issues in Family Law

2000

DBA Annual Law Day at Palm Springs HS

Role of Lawyers in American Society

1999

Quarterly Conference

Jury Selection

1999

DBA Annual Law Day at Palm Springs HS

Law and Democratic Societies

1998

DBA Annual Law Day

What About Law?

1997

DBA Annual Law Day

A Society without Laws

1995

Annual Elder Law Day - Mizell Senior Center

Recent Legal Issues Facing Senior Citizens

1987

Keynote Speaker

Trial Preparation

Publications

2002

Desert Bar Association Bulletin Is Zealous Advocacy Dead?

1981

California Western Law Review Keener v. Municipal Court, Should a Discretionary Reduction Require a Mandatory Dismissal?

Languages

English

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