Maria S. Chapman, an associate in the firm’s Tampa office, has practiced in the field of insurance defense for most of her career, including third-party claims representing insureds in premises liability and automobile claims. For the past several years, her practice has focused on representing insurers in first-party claims, including insurance coverage issues. She also defends insurers in litigation for various types of homeowner’s claims, including sinkhole claims.
Practice Areas:
- First-Party Property & Coverage
- General Liability
- Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Fraud & Misrepresentation
Admitted to Practice:
- Florida
- Middle District Court of Florida
Education:
- J.D., University of Florida College of Law
- Criminal Clinic, Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office
- Teaching Assistant: Legal Research & Writing and Appellate Advocacy
- Elected Honor Committee Class Representative
- B.A., with honors, University of Florida