For insurance companies, self-insured entities, and third-party administrators, Arthur Chapman’s general liability group is the go-to resource in Minnesota and Wisconsin for liability defense. Cases handled include all types: from animal bites to crop damage and wrongful death. Our specialists in the area of employment law, along with some of the region’s preeminent experts in liquor liability law, provide collaboration with clients to develop prevention strategies to keep them
Fraud
Our business litigation group also includes top-notch specialists in the area of insurance fraud. Their extensive and varied experience investigating and challenging fraudulent claims makes us clear leaders in this often murky arena.
Homicide
On January 26, 2023, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued Dostal v. Strand, 2023 WL 406049, _N.W.2d_ (Wis. 2023), and concluded that a conviction of second-degree reckless homicide does not preclude an aggrieved party from arguing the conduct is an “occurrence” for purposes of liability coverage and that reckless conduct is not synonymous with intentional conduct when analyzing application of intentional-act exclusions. Read More
Arson
Our attorneys expertly handle claims involving arson, suspicious claims, suspicious losses, staged crimes, staged thefts, staged break-ins, misrepresentation, and overstated claims. We have practiced all over the Midwest, and we’ve earned reputations as trusted guides in the often nebulous field of insurance fraud.
Personal service. Experience. Commitment. Clients call upon Arthur Chapman attorneys because we are well versed in the entire spectrum of the commercial litigation industry, including structured settlements, contract disputes, unfair competition, intellectual property, UCC matters, employment, real estate, and shareholder disputes.
Construction Contracts
We partner with clients on a wide variety of legal issues, from negotiating and drafting construction contracts and serving as outside-general counsel, to representation in a variety of construction related disputes, both large and small, ranging from defect claims and payment disputes to construction site injury and employment disputes. Our attorneys recognize good risk management practices and early recognition of potential issues in a construction case can save untold time and money, and that construction disputes, once they arise, can be expensive and time consuming. For this reason, we work to provide clients with cost-effective and practical advice using our breadth of experience, depth of knowledge, creative resolution strategies, and litigation risk-analysis techniques to guide our approach in all disputes.
Natural Gas Pipeline Leak: (Over $5,000,000 in estimated losses) Counsel for subrogated insurer involving claims for workers' compensation, business interruption and lost property arising out of a natural gas leak and resulting explosion at a commercial building.
Employment Discrimination
As litigators, we have experience with highly contentious non-compete litigation and we defend employers against a variety of employment law claims, including claims under the Minnesota Whistleblower Act, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Federal Railroad Safety Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Businesses large and small rely on our litigation experience to protect and defend their rights at administrative proceedings and trial.
Employment Contract
Employers rely on our employment law attorneys to protect them from liability and advance their business interests. As counselors, we advise our employer clients on a variety of issues surrounding the employment relationship, including hiring practices, employment contracts, non-compete agreements, compensation, medical leave, investigation, discipline, and termination. We provide tailored employee training, develop employment policies and procedures, and offer guidance in enforcing those policies and procedures, with the aim of avoiding litigation.
Employment Litigation
Clients come to us for guidance in understanding and complying with federal regulations. We assist in handling and negotiating FRA violations and working with the FRA and NTSB after major incidents including derailments and crossing accidents. Clients also rely on our expertise in consulting and litigating employment law matters, including FRSA retaliation cases, ADA, FMLA and other employment claims.
With varying standards of care applicable to premises liability claims, it is imperative to retain counsel with the knowledge and experience required to successfully defend such a claim.
Construction Litigation
The Arthur Chapman Construction Law Practice Group represents contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, manufacturers, design professionals, and other construction stakeholders in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Members of the construction industry turn to Arthur Chapman not only for assistance with disputes in litigation or arbitration, but also for general legal counsel and advice related to a wide array of legal issues that arise from the project planning stages through completion.
Real Estate Transactions
With more than 48 years of collective experience in commercial real estate transactions and development, we serve as a comprehensive resource for our clients nationally. We provide full-service representation and guidance from project inception through final closing. We also provide ongoing client education and counseling and, where necessary, litigation support. We encourage you to reach out to us to learn more about how we can assist you.
Property Damage
Arthur Chapman’s Railroad attorneys understand their clients’ legal needs within the transportation industry. Our significant experience includes advocating for our transportation clients in FELA cases and grade crossing accidents. Litigation services include advocacy for clients in a broad spectrum of matters, ranging from simple to complex, including traumatic injuries, catastrophic events, occupational and chemical exposure, death, property damage, and contractual disputes.
Our trucking and transportation attorneys have extensive training and experience in defending trucking companies in complex litigation including insurance coverage, property claims, commercial litigation, employment, and personal injury and death claims. We are also active in the Trucking Industry Defense Association, Defense Research Institute