THE CHAPMAN FIRM

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION, ARBITRATION, AND MEDIATION

The Chapman Firm is a construction law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. The principal lawyer in the firm is Michael L. Chapman, an attorney licensed in the State of Georgia. Mr. Chapman represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and sureties in all areas of construction litigation, arbitration and mediation. The Chapman Firm's web site provides a wide variety of information on Georgia construction law, construction claims, building defect disputes, mechanics' liens, surety bond claims and related matters of interest to any party litigating a construction dispute in Georgia.

Firm Lawyers and Legal Assistants
Michael L. Chapman, Esq.
Angela B. Coleman, Legal Assistant

Helpful Information on Georgia Construction Law
Articles
Payment Rights and Obligations Under Georgia Law
Mechanics' Liens and Surety Bonds Under Georgia Law
Construction Claims Under Georgia Law
Critical Elements in Georgia Construction Contracts
Hints for Owners
Small Claims Court in Georgia
Class Action Settlements Affecting the Building Industry
Forms
Georgia Opens Records Act Request Form
Mechanics' Lien Forms

Helpful Links on Other Websites
AAA Arbitration and Mediation Rules
Construction Industry Mediation and Arbitration Rules
Home Warranty Arbitration Rules
Georgia Statutes, Caselaw and Government Information
Fulton Co. Sedimentation and Erosion Control Ordinance Enforcement
Fulton Co. FAQs Regarding Zoning, Development, Permitting and Inspection
Georgia Business Entity Information
Official Code of Georgia
Code of Federal Regulations
Search Georgia Appellate Court Decisions
National Statutes, Caselaw and Government Information
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Opinions of the United States Court of Federal Claims
Building Codes and Standards
International Code Council
Southern Building Code Congress International
Municipal Code Corporation
Construction Specifications Institute
American Society for Testing and Materials
American National Standards Institute
Full Text Standards Available at Georgia Tech or on the Internet
Building Codes in Georgia, Georgia State University College of Law
Legal Organizations
State Bar of Georgia
Fidelity and Surety Law Committee, Tort and Insurance Practice Section, American Bar Association
Construction Litigation Committee, Litigation Section, American Bar Association
Atlanta Bar Association
Georgia Construction Industry Trade Associations
American Institute of Architects, Georgia
Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc.
Associated General Contractors, Georgia Branch
Georgia Association of Home Inspectors, Inc.
Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
The Georgia Utility Contractors Association
National Construction Industry Trade Associations
American Institute of Steel Construction
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
Associated General Contractors of America
National Association of Home Builders
Courts and ADR Providers
American Arbitration Association
Fulton County Superior Court
Resolute Systems, Inc.
Henning Mediation & Arbitration Service, Inc.
Construction Magazines
Dixie Contractor Magazine 800-930-2511
Engineering News Record
Construction Product Descriptions and Warranties
Sweet's

Mr. Chapman's Publications
Building a Solid Foundation: Identifying the Critical Elements in Every Construction Contract, ICLE in Georgia, 1997; Mechanics' Liens and Surety Bonds Under Georgia Law, Cambridge Institute, 1992; Construction Claims Under Georgia Law, Cambridge Institute, 1992; "Renovation Contracts: How to Protect Yourself," 42 Glass Magazine 20, March, 1992; "Practical Considerations for Dealing with Contingent Payment Clauses," 12 The Subcontractor 11, March, 1991, reprinted in XXXIX Elevator World 100, August, 1991; "What Do You Do When Your Customer Files for Bankruptcy?" 12 The Subcontractor 14, October, 1990, reprinted in 41 Glass Magazine 26, October, 1991; "The Liability of Design Professionals to the Surety," 20 The Forum 59, 1985, reprinted in 4 Year Book of Construction Articles 775, 1985; Note, "Appellate Procedure Under the New Eleventh Circuit Rules," 18 Georgia State Bar Journal 134, 1982. Co-Author: "An Overview of the Liability of the Contractor's Accountant to Third Parties in the Construction Industry," with Frank M. Hull.

Address
The Chapman Firm
North Parkway Square
Building One, Suite 200
4200 Northside Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
404-262-3320 Telephone
404-237-2150 Fax

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E-Mail
Mr. Chapman may be reached by e-mail at mchapman@mindspring.com.