Chapman Law Group is a nationally recognized boutique law firm devoted almost exclusively to the complex legal needs of health care professionals and entities. Founded more than 35 years ago by Ronald W. Chapman Sr., the firm has offices in Michigan, Florida, and California and represents clients nationwide. Its practice is intentionally specialized: the firm positions itself as “100% dedicated to health care law,” focusing on defense, compliance, and regulatory matters that directly impact medical professionals and health care organizations.
Health Care Law Focus
Healthcare Fraud & Criminal Defense
Chapman Law Group has a strong reputation for defending providers accused of health care fraud, False Claims Act violations, drug diversion, controlled-substance prescribing issues, and other federal or state enforcement actions. Attorneys routinely assist with subpoenas, grand jury investigations, internal audits, and negotiations with agencies such as the DOJ, DEA, and OIG.
Professional Licensing & Discipline
A major portion of the firm’s caseload involves protecting the licenses of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, mental health professionals, and others. The team represents clients before state boards and impaired-practitioner programs when issues arise involving patient complaints, documentation concerns, substance use, positive drug tests, or boundary allegations.
Regulatory Compliance & Reimbursement
The firm advises on Medicare and Medicaid regulations, HIPAA compliance, OIG exclusions, audits, and appeals. Chapman Law Group also assists practices with compliance programs, risk assessments, and responses to insurance or government payer reviews.
Medical Malpractice Defense
Chapman Law Group defends health care professionals in malpractice and negligence claims in both state and federal courts. Their litigation strategy emphasizes early intervention, detailed case analysis, and minimizing exposure for licensed professionals.
Business & Practice Formation
The firm offers transactional services for medical, dental, and specialty practices, including entity formation, corporate governance, partnership agreements, ownership transitions, and day-to-day legal support.
Correctional Health Care
A unique area of focus involves representing correctional health providers in cases alleging deliberate indifference or inadequate care within jails and prisons.
Cannabis and Medical Marijuana Legal Practice
Chapman Law Group also operates a specialized Cannabis Law Practice designed for both medical professionals and the expanding cannabis industry. Their cannabis-related legal services include:
- Licensing and application guidance for medical and adult-use cannabis businesses
- Structuring entities and business planning for dispensaries, cultivation sites, and processors
- Real estate and zoning compliance
- Ongoing state regulatory compliance
- Industry advocacy and legislative analysis
The firm has been especially active in Michigan’s medical cannabis licensing environment, providing detailed guidance on state requirements, municipal caps, and competitive licensing structures. They also advise cannabis businesses on major federal challenges, such as IRS §280E restrictions on business deductions.
For health care professionals, Chapman Law Group represents doctors, nurses, and pharmacists facing licensing issues tied to cannabis—ranging from THC-positive drug tests due to CBD use to disciplinary reviews for holding medical marijuana cards in states where cannabis remains a Schedule I substance federally.
Team and National Reach
Chapman Law Group’s attorneys are licensed across multiple jurisdictions and admitted to various federal courts. Many have LL.M. degrees in health law from top programs and have been recognized by Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, and AV-Preeminent ratings.