The John Chapman Law Firm, PA

The John Chapman Law Firm, PA Sarasota-based John Chapman Law Firm, P.A. specializes in business and estate litigation and mediation. Over 36 years experience.

Catching up with colleagues - lawyer and engineers -at the Construction Law Institute
03/07/2026

Catching up with colleagues - lawyer and engineers -at the Construction Law Institute

02/25/2026

Today a lady and her husband came in wanting me to review a "business contract." This sixty-something well dressed lady had been contacted by Karoline Leavitt (Trump's press secretary) regarding the recovery by Elon Musk's DOGE of certain funds from overseas wrongdoers. She was entitled to restitution in the amount of $49,000.000! All she needed to do was sign a contract and provide bank information and a crypto wallet would be transferred to her. Oh- for two payments of $5000 for processing.
I told her it was the old African Prince scam and that she was not going to get $50mm and to run away from it. The husband said that's what he told her.
The scary thing is that even though she said she understood I'm not positive she won't do it anyway.

08/18/2025

“A new scam is out there in which fraudsters are impersonating existing title agencies by setting up a domain name, a website, and a bank account under names very similar to legitimate title agencies. They identify a property, impersonate the owner, and contact a real estate broker or agent to list the property for sale. A buyer is identified, and somehow the appearance of a legitimate closing takes place — enough to get the buyer to send money, in the form of a significant earnest money deposit, to the fake title agency acting as the escrow agent. At that point, the damage is done. I have been told that the fake title agency has even produced fake title commitments in order to continue the appearance of legitimacy. It is the Realtors who are being duped in this situation, so you should make sure your realtor partners are aware of this scam! I am trying to learn more about the prevalence of this fraud and how to combat it, so if you have heard of any instances, please pass them along.”

Client brought Little Jesus to our trial. We'll take all the help we can get!
08/08/2025

Client brought Little Jesus to our trial. We'll take all the help we can get!

Grateful clients showed their appreciation with cupcakes and a beautiful card! (I ate one of the cupcakes before I could...
08/04/2025

Grateful clients showed their appreciation with cupcakes and a beautiful card! (I ate one of the cupcakes before I could take a picture)

Stetson Law alums getting an update from the Dean, Ben Barros.
04/21/2025

Stetson Law alums getting an update from the Dean, Ben Barros.

09/01/2023

John Chapman Law Firm is celebrating its 12th anniversary today!

Working with colleagues to become better mediators at this year’s Mentoring Academy. Really enjoying the interactive ro...
02/25/2023

Working with colleagues to become better mediators at this year’s Mentoring Academy. Really enjoying the interactive roll-playing format!

02/17/2023

The firm represented a female contractor (not local) in a dispute with a business over payment of her bill. The business owner (a man) felt he could intimidate my client and bully her into foregoing the final payment due. When she refused, he sued her and alleged hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue. The case went to trial in December. We just received the judge's judgment, and she ruled in favor of our client on her claim for the unpaid invoice and against the owner on ALL his claims. A very satisfying result for the client and for the firm!

09/01/2021

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the firm today. Can’t believe it’s been ten years!

05/04/2021

We are looking to hire a new assistant/paralegal. Must have recent civil litigation experience including skills with word, e-filing, and court scheduling. Approximately 30 hours per week (9 to 4:30 and half days on Friday)negotiable, as are salary and benefits.

09/10/2020

For those of you involved with leasing, be aware that a bill signed into law by DeSantis on June 27th has done away with the requirement for two witnesses for a lease in excess of a year. Now no witnesses are required for any lease, regardless of the duration.

Address

1515 Ringling Boulevard , Suite 870
Sarasota, FL
34236

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+19414044616

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