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Ralph C. Chapa Jr. 
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Partner
phone (248) 626-5000
fax (248) 626-2843
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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.

Areas of Practice:
Insurance Litigation
Insurance Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions
Personal Injury
Real Estate - Brokers and Agents Liability
Toxic Torts
Liquor Liability
Construction and Contractors Liability
Litigation Percentage:
95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Florida, 1988
Michigan, 1987
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
Education:
Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan, 1987
J.D.
Honors: Delta Theta Phi


Michigan State University, 1983
B.A.


Published Works:
Beware and Prepare: Top Insurance Industry Issues in 2009 and Beyond, Agents Market Source Magazine, Summer 2009 (co-author)


Representative Clients:
Kaufman Financial Group
Burns & Wilcox, Ltd
Scottsdale Insurance Company
United States Liability Insurance Company
The Markel Companies
Lexington Insurance Company
Essex Insurance Company
Investors Insurance Company
Evanston Insurance Company
Colony Insurance Company
CNA Insurance Companies
USF Insurance Company
RC Services
Fleming & Hall
Lasko Industries
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Association of Defense Trial Counsel, 2008 - 2009
Committee Chairperson


Board of Directors for the Association of Defense Trial Counsel, 2009 - 2010
Member of the Board


Joint Trial Lawyers of Southeastern Michigan, 2009 - 2010
Secretary