Boyd E. Chapin, Jr.

Chosen as one of the “Best Lawyers in America”   2009 – 2012

Shareholder

Detroit Office
(313) 446-1530
bchapin@garanlucow.com

Martindale-Hubbell AV-Rated

Recognition

  • “Super Lawyer” 2008, 2010, 2011
  • Detroit Business “Top Lawyer”, 2009
  • Crain’s Detroit Business, “Top Lawyer”, 2009
  • Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), 2009

Education

  • Ph.B., Political Science, Wayne State University, 1966
  • JD, cum laude, Wayne State University Law School, 1969

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan, 1969
  • Florida, 1984

Professional Memberships

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • The Florida Bar
  • American Bar Association
  • Metropolitan Detroit Bar Association
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI)
  • Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
  • Association of Defense Trial Counsel

Practice

  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Veterinarian Malpractice Defense
  • Funeral Home Liability
  • Nursing Home Liability Defense
  • Professional Liability Defense
  • General Liability Litigation

Publications and Lectures

  • Mr. Chapin has published numerous articles in various medical trade publications and newsletters.
  • In addition, he has lectured in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Wisconsin, Washington State, and other states on various medical issues and topics including HIPAA and other significant issues pertaining to the medical profession.

Other

  • Mr. Chapin has participated in numerous committees of the Metropolitan Detroit Bar Association, The Florida Bar, and the State Bar of Michigan. Currently Mr. Chapin is Vice-Chair of the Character and Fitness Committee, State Bar of Michigan.
  • He is State of Michigan liaison for DRI and its Nursing Home Seminar, 2010.