Chapman Law Group - Attorneys - Ronald W. Chapman - Sarasota Lawyer - White Collar Crime, Legal Malpractice, Civil Rights, Business & Commercial Law

Ronald W. Chapman has practiced law for over 25 years. In 1989 he founded Chapman And Associates, P.C. The firm quickly grew and today is highly recognized as one of Michigan's leading litigation firms. Ron recently founded Chapman Law Group, P.A. to bring his passion for professional liability, civil rights, commercial litigation and white collar crime to Florida.

Ron is a recognized leader in the legal community and a frequent speaker in the area of medical malpractice, risk management and correctional health care. In 1997 Ron was ranked as one of the top ten speakers for Skillpath, Inc. Ron graduated from California State University, Sacramento (BA, Cum Laude 1979), University of Southern California School of Administration (MPA 1980) and Wayne State Law School (JD 1984). After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the United States Air Force he began his career as a public administrator for the City of Dearborn. He later became Chief of Staff for Wayne County, Michigan, the third largest county in the United States.

After graduation from law school Ron simultaneously started the law firm of Chapman And Associates, PC and rejoined the military as a United States Army Reserve, JAG Corps Officer. He served as a reserve JAG officer until 1991. In 1992 Ron was a congressional candidate in the 12th Congressional District.

In 2003 Ron became licensed to practice in Florida after seeing a need for highly skilled civil rights/deliberate indifference defense attorneys. Since then Ron has steadily begun to build his practice in Florida to continue his passion for defending correctional health care providers.

Ron’s primary practice is in the areas of professional liability, civil rights, business and commercial litigation and white collar crime.

Admitted to Practice
Michigan, 1985
Florida, 2003
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1987
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1998
Middle District of Florida, 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuits, 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals Eleventh District, 2003

Education
California State University, B.A. cum laude, 1979
University of Southern California, M.P.A., 1980

Memberships
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Florida
Defense Research Institute
National Commission of Correctional Health Care
American Correction Association

Military Service
Sgt. U.S.A.F., 1976-1980 - Honorable Discharge
U.S.A.F. Controller N.C.O. of the Year, 1979
1st Lieutenant U.S.A.R., J.A.G. Corps, 1987-1991- Honorable Discharge

Biography
Trustee, Henry Ford Community College, 1983-1986
Member, Board of Education, Dearborn, Michigan, 1983-1986
Distinguished Leadership Award, 1985
Chief of Staff, Wayne County, Michigan, 1986-1987
National Commission on Correctional Health Care
American Corrections Association
Greater Pittsburgh Marathon, 1991
Detroit Free Press Marathon, 1991, 1992, 1999
Brazilian Mission Trips, 1999 & 2000
Haiti Mission Trips, 2000-2004 & 2006-2008
U.S. Congressional Candidate, 12th District, Michigan, 1992
Godan (5th degree black belt) Koei-Kan Karate, 2009
Strathmore's Who's Who 2006-2007
Top Lawyer of the Year, Dbusiness 2010

Articles
Identity Theft: Michigan Should Take The Lead
Ronald Chapman & Anthony Pignotti

Identity Theft: Who's Protecting The Little Guy
Ronald Chapman & Anthony Pignotti

Presentations
Redefining Deliberate Indifference to a Community Standard of Care
National Conference on Correctional Health Care
July 12-13, 2009

Real Life Medicine: Avoiding the Perfect Storm of Litigation
National Conference on Correctional Health Care
October 20, 2008

Rough Sailing: Navigating The Rough Waters of Modern Day Practice
ProAssurance Presentation - 2007

Let's Talk: Communicating The Good, The Bad & The Apology
ProAssurance Presentation - 2006

You Think You've Had A Bad Day
ProAssurance Presentation - 2005