Robert F. Chapski, ADR Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Personal Injury · 4.9/5 rating from 21 verified client reviews
ShareholderatLewis Thomason, P.C.
Nashville, TN
Practicing adr in Nashville since 2002.
- 24+
- Years practicing
- 4.9 ★
- 21 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Robert F. Chapski is a shareholder based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Personal Injury. Robert has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 21 client reviews.
- Based in
- Nashville, TN
- Experience
- over 24 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Personal Injury
- Handles ADR, Business, and Personal Injury matters from Nashville, TN.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Robert F. Chapski: Robert F. Chapski is a shareholder based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Personal Injury. Robert has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 21 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Robert's practice areas in Nashville
Robert concentrates on adr, business, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Business
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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ADR cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Robert takes adr matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Robert takes business matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Robert takes personal injury matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Robert takes product liability matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Robert F. Chapski, adr attorney serving Nashville
Robert F. Chapski is a shareholder based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Personal Injury. Robert has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 21 client reviews. Robert works from Nashville, Tennessee and takes on adr matters across the region.
Bob Chapski is a shareholder and a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator in the firm’s Nashville office. He is chair of the firm’s Product Liability Practice Group and serves on the firm’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Chapski regularly represents businesses and individuals and is experienced in a variety of litigation-related practice fields including product liability, tort, commercial/business litigation and employment law. He often serves as local counsel to global law firms, advising attorneys and national clients in complex, high-exposure federal and state court matters. Having two decades of experience working directly with manufacturers, expert witnesses and other nationally prominent attorneys across the country, he has in-depth knowledge to assist clients and other attorneys throughout courts in Tennessee.
Mr. Chapski has also served as both lead trial counsel and appellate counsel, and his jury trial experience includes product liability matters as well as other tort and business litigation matters. He frequently speaks on topics related to business and product liability litigation and, in addition to various bar memberships, he is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel and the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC).
Mr. Chapski has been honored by Best Lawyers, Mid-South Super Lawyers and has an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He was selected by Who’s Who Legal (WWL) as being among the world’s highest-ranking lawyers as part of the 2022 edition of WWL: Product Liability Defense 2022. He is a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating first in his class at both institutions.
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
•Named Leading Product Liability Lawyer of the Year 2024 - Tennessee by Acquisition International
•Named the The Best Lawyers in America 2023 and 2026 Mass Tort Litigation; Class Actions - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” in Nashville
•fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation
•Selected by Who’s Who Legal as one of the world’s highest-ranking lawyers in Product Liability Defense (2022 -2024); Listed in Who’s Who Legal - Lexology
•Graduated first in his class from The University of Notre Dame
•Graduated first in his class from The University of Tennessee College of Law
•Member, Phi Beta Kappa
•Member, Order of the Coif
•ALFA International Steering Committee for Business Litigation and Product Liability practice groups
•Sustaining Member of The Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc. (PLAC)
•Elite Lawyer of the South (American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell), 2017
•Top Rated Lawyer in Mass Torts (American Lawyer Media)
•Top Rated Lawyer in Commercial Litigation (Litigation Fall 2012/American Lawyer Media)
•Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2017 - present
•Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2012-2016
•Named to The Best Lawyers in America , Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Commercial Litigation; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
•Young Leaders Council (Class 63)
•AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Working with Robert on a adr matter
Bob Chapski is a shareholder and a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator in the firm’s Nashville office. He is chair of the firm’s Product Liability Practice Group and serves on the firm’s Board of Directors. Mr. Chapski regularly represents businesses and individuals and is experienced in a variety of litigation-related practice fields including product liability, tort, commercial/business…
Who Robert represents
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and personal injury matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Robert studied and practices
University of Tennessee College of Law
J.D. · 2002
University of Notre Dame
B.A. · 1999
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
Tennessee U. S. Cour
2002 · ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in University of Tennessee College of Law and B.A. in University of Notre Dame.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in University of Tennessee College of Law and B.A. in University of Notre Dame. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Robert's legal honors and published work
Robert has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Robert's professional memberships and bar associations
AFFILIATIONS • ALFA International • Catholic Business League • Defense Research Institute • International Association of Defense Counsel • Nashville Bar Association • Rotary Club of Nashville • Tennessee Bar Association • Tennessee Bar Foundation
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Locations
Robert F. Chapski's office in Nashville
Robert's primary office is at 424 Church Street, Suite 2500, Nashville, TN, 37219. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Robert F. Chapski — 4.9/5 rating from 21 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Robert. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in Nashville.
4.9
21 client reviews
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How to hire Robert F. Chapski — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert F. Chapski
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Nashville?
Robert is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new adr clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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