Phil Chapman concentrates in counseling New Jersey business owners of small to medium sized companies, including a business that is family owned. In a just published survey for 2020 of the Best Lawyers in New York City and Metropolitan New Jersey, he is listed under Corporate Law. He has been selected as a Lead Counsel in Business Law by the Review Board of Lead Counsel, an on-line service which provides information to consumers and businesses to evaluate an attorney’s ability and credibility. The information is based upon reviews by clients and peers; and in order to earn a Lead Counsel Rating, an attorney must demonstrate significant legal experience and receive multiple peer recommendations advocating his or her legal ability. See www.leadcounsel.org/for-attorneys. Please see Footer section of any page to connect to Phil’s social network via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
In addition to providing legal services on time charge basis or an agreed fixed or maximum fee, Phil is now offering his services on a retainer basis.
Why is Phil such an effective business lawyer?
Because so much of effective counseling involves judgment based on experience.
He is included in publications, such as, the New Jersey Law Journal , the New York Law Journal and New York Magazine in December 2019, as one of 2020 New York Area’s Top AV Rated Lawyers. The AV rating is the top rating given to lawyers by Martindale-Hubble.
As a “Primary care lawyer” Phil provides a broad range of counsel for your business-including knowing when “to bring in experienced lawyers with specialized knowledge”, including businesses that are family owned. Phil’s experience in, and knowledge of, New Jersey Law is abundant. This allows him to be effective as he takes a step back to examine complex business issues using a broader focus. By first examining a situation in its entirety, Phil can often come up with a simple business solution – sometimes even removing the need for legal remedy.
Family run businesses have all of the usual problems encountered by business people everywhere. Sometimes they also have problems resulting from family dynamics and relationships. It is at times like these when Phil’s experience at resolution law can be helpful. With his down-to-earth approach, and many years’ experience, he can help your family.
