William L. Chapman

by wpengine | September 14, 2016 12:01 am

Bill’s focus is representing the media, journalists and authors; appellate practice; trusts, estates and estate administration; and businesses seeking tax exemptions and/or abatements.  Bill has represented a number of national, regional and local media organizations and journalists in access cases under the First Amendment, the Freedom of Information Act and New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law; and in defending against defamation and privacy claims.

Notable cases

Hobbies

Bill enjoys skiing, biking and sailing

Personal Qualities

Chambers USA, the leading global attorney ranking service, describes Bill as possessing “a depth of experience in media litigation, taxation matters, and First Amendment litigation.”

Professional and Community Involvement

Professional Involvement

Community Involvement

Honors & Distinctions

Publications

Speaking Engagements

Presenter, New England Graduate Accounting Studies Conference, 2016. “Estate Tax Apportionment

Endnotes:
  1. Survey of New Hampshire Libel Law: http://www.medialaw.org/
  2. Tapping Officials’ Secrets: The Door to Open Government in New Hampshire: http://www.rcfp.org/cgi-local/tapping/index.cgi?key=NH
  3. Lawyer-Client Sex: A Per Se Violation of Rule 1.7(b): http://orr-reno.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Lawyer-Client-WLC-1.pdf

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