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Gerard M. Chapman

Chapman Law Firm β€’ Greensboro, NC
ImmigrationEmployment LawPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(336) 860-7047
Address
403-A N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC, 27401, US

Professional

About

Gerard M. Chapman is a distinguished attorney based in Greensboro, specializing in Employment Law, Immigration, and Personal Injury. With a career spanning several decades, Mr. Chapman has established himself as a leading figure in immigration law, earning Board Certification as an Immigration Specialist since 1997. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which he obtained in 1973, and a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law, awarded in 1978. Throughout his career, Mr. Chapman has demonstrated a profound commitment to the field of immigration law. He has served in various leadership roles, including as a Trustee of the American Immigration Law Foundation from 2004 to 2008 and as Chair of the Carolinas Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). His extensive involvement with AILA includes participation on the Board of Governors and chairing multiple national committees focused on immigrant investor visas, intracompany transferees, and essential workers. In addition to his leadership roles, Mr. Chapman is passionate about mentoring the next generation of immigration lawyers and has been an AILA mentor since 2003. He has contributed to the legal community through publications, including co-authoring the 2007 AILA Handbook on Workplace Enforcement and authoring articles for various AILA publications. As a co-founder of the North Carolina Legal Immigration Coalition, Mr. Chapman actively engages in initiatives that advocate for immigrants' rights. His vast experience and dedication to his clients make him a trusted resource in the areas of Employment Law, Immigration, and Personal Injury, ensuring that he provides effective representation tailored to the unique needs of each case.

About Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.

Credentials

Education
1978 University of Georgia School of Law JD - Juris Doctor cum laude 1973 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Associations
2017 - Present North Carolina State Bar Immigration Specialization Committee Member 1987 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Co-Chair of or member of multiple committees
Speaking
2019 40th Annual AILA Immigration Law Update All I do is Win: the Extraordinary, Exceptional, and In the National Interest 2018 2018 Midwinter Conference, Cancun, Mexico Extraordinary Ability Applicants 2017 Spring 2017 Conference, Brussels, Belgium Extraordinary Ability Applicants
Updated: Apr 01, 2026