James L. "Jim" Chapman IV

Admiralty and Maritime Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Baltimore, Virginia

18+ years experience

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

757-623-3000

https://www.cwm-law.com/james-chapman.aspx

150 West Main Street, Suite 1923 Norfolk VA US

Create an account to contact this attorney

Claim this profile

Are you this attorney? Claim or manage this listing by signing in or creating an attorney account.

Attorney Login Claim Profile

Bio

With 18 years in practice, James L. "Jim" Chapman IV handles Admiralty and Maritime Law matters in Virginia. Over the course of over 15 years, L. "Jim" Chapman IV has handled diverse Admiralty and Maritime Law matters. L. "Jim" Chapman IV provides compassionate yet aggressive representation when clients need it most. L. "Jim" Chapman IV is committed to delivering results while treating clients with respect and dignity. Licensed to practice in Virginia, L. "Jim" Chapman IV continues to serve the community with integrity.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Virginia

State Capital

Richmond

Highest Court

Virginia Supreme Court

Bar Association

Virginia State Bar

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Admiralty and Maritime Law, Norfolk (2021)
Recognized: Admiralty and Maritime Law
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
Recognized: Railroad Law
Practice Area: Arbitration
Practice Area: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Practice Area: Corporate Governance Law
Practice Area: Insurance Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Banking and Finance
Practice Area: Litigation - Environmental
Practice Area: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Practice Area: Litigation - Municipal
Practice Area: Mediation
Practice Area: Municipal Law
Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Practice Area: Privacy and Data Security Law
Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Practice Area: Transportation Law
Special Focus: COVID-19
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
Selected as a Top Rated Lawyer in Transportation by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell, 2013
Listed in Virginia Super Lawyers, Transportation/Maritime, 2006-2018
Listed in Virginia's Legal Elite, Civil Litigation, Virginia Business Magazine, 2011, 2014
Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission Award, 2003

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1982

Get Directions on Google Maps

Reviews

Anthony White

3 months ago

Expert maritime counsel for a complex vessel dispute

Our company retained Jim Chapman at Crenshaw, Ware & Martin to handle a complicated contractual dispute involving charter party agreements for our coastal shipping operations. From our first meeting, his deep knowledge of Admiralty and Maritime Law was evident. He leveraged his 18 years of experience to navigate the specific jurisdictional nuances of Virginia maritime cases with precision. His recognition as a Lawyer of the Year in this field was well-earned, as his strategic approach led to a highly favorable settlement without the need for protracted litigation. He was thorough, professional, and explained every step in clear terms. The only minor critique would be that during particularly busy periods, response times to emails could occasionally stretch to a full business day, but this was a small trade-off for the quality of his work. We have full confidence in Jim and his firm for any future maritime or commercial litigation needs.