Chapa is an aggressive, experienced litigator. Chapa concentrates in insurance coverage and commercial litigation, as well as professional, liquor, premises, products and general liability.

A graduate of Michigan State University, Chapa advanced to Wayne State University Law School, where he earned his J.D. in 1987. He is admitted to the Michigan and Florida Bars and serves as a court appointed mediator and private arbitrator.

Martindale Hubbell Rating: AV - Very high to pre-eminent.

Recent published cases include Bennett v MIS Corp, in which summary judgment was successfully obtained on behalf of a Certified Industrial Hygeniest in the US District Court, Eastern District, Southern Division, and affirmed by the US Court of Appeals, on the basis that there were no duties owed to the plaintiff separate and distinct from the obligations specifically delineated in a contract with the Federal Aviation Administration.  See, Bennett v MIS Crop, 607 F 3d 1026; (6th Cir. 2010); Bennett v MIS Corp, 2008 U.S. Dist., Lexis 67944 (E.D. Mich, September 5, 2008)