30 years of excellence and service
AV RATED – Martindale Hubbell – PREEMINENT in our Fields
About Chapar Law
Attorney Albert A. Chapar, Jr. received his degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering in 1982 from the Georgia Institute of Technology. After graduation, he worked for Lockheed-Martin as an engineer in the Advanced Systems Division. He joined the legal department where he became part of a team negotiating multi-billion dollar contracts. While at Lockheed, he obtained his MBA from Georgia State University.
He also earned his Juris Doctor (Doctor of Law) degree from Georgia State University College of Law. He graduated second in his class, and began practicing law at Smith, Gambrell and Russell, a prominent Atlanta law firm.
Mr. Chapar founded the Chapar Law Firm in Atlanta in 1992. The Firm has proven a powerhouse team ever since, winning complex cases against some of the largest and most prominent law firms in Atlanta. In 1998. The Firm maintains offices in Atlanta and Olde Town Conyers. The Firm serves clients in metro-Atlanta and beyond.
The Firm handles a wide range of matters including civil disputes, corporate law and transactions, employment law, intellectual property protection and rights, internet and domain disputes, civil rights and regulatory compliance including Title VII, ADA and FLSA, and business sales and mergers. The Firm has extensive experience in business and related litigation.
Mr. Chapar is AV rated as preeminent in all rated fields, with the highest possible ratings from his peers and judiciary. He is also a professional photographer. He is multilingual. He is married to the former Nadine Basil Kirma. They have three daughters, Sophia, Natalia, and Helena.
loading …
loading …
For Over Thirty Years
Protecting Our Clients’ Rights
Their Trust is Our Greatest Honor
Our Practice Areas
Litigation
We spend a great deal of our time in courts, fighting for our clients. We litigate in state and federal courts.
Business Transactions
We draft contracts, review proposed deals, create corporate policies, handle licensing and much more.
Intellectual Property
We help our clients protect their valuable ideas and work in areas of copyright, trademark and proprietary information.
Employment Law
The Chapar Firm handles employment law issues for both employees and employers.
Corporations and LLCs
We help people create, manage, protect and sell their businesses.
Internet Law
We assist in creating privacy policy, terms of use, copyright and more for online businesses and organizations.
Recent News
Trademarks and the Spectrum of Distinctiveness
Trademarks fall along a spectrum of distinctiveness, which determines how easily they can be protected under the law. On one end of the spectrum are generic and descriptive marks, and on the other end are suggestive, arbitrary, and fanciful marks. The farther a mark is from describing the product itself,…
11th Circuit Clarifies Equitable Tolling Principle in Securities Case Won By TI and Attorney Chapar
Attorney Albert Chapar recently prevailed for his client Clifford Harris, Jr., known professionally as TI, in a critical appellate matter before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. The case was Fedance v. Harris, No. 20-12222. The Court of Appeals affirmed a previous decision by Judge Pannell of the Northern District…
Attorney Chapar Named Georgia Super Lawyer Again
Mr. Chapar has been named a Legal Leader and a Georgia Super Lawyer again for 2020. These accolades are deeply appreciated and are a product of over 30 years of dedication to clients. The Chapar Firm is a leader in business litigation, corporate contracts and transactions, and intellectual property.
Attorney Albert A. Chapar at TI’s 40th Birthday Party in Atlanta at The Carlyle
Attorney Albert Chapar has represented the entertainer, actor and businessman TI (Clifford Harris, Jr.) for many years. He had the pleasure of celebrating TI’s 40th birthday with him and others at The Carlyle in Atlanta. Photo credit FreddyO.
Limited Liability Companies in Georgia – Key Elements – Chapar Law
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES A Limited Liability Company or “LLC” is a company that is owned by members, rather than shareholders. The members of an LLC can be individuals, corporations, other LLCs and foreign entities, or a combination of those. LLCs are a very popular choice for those who wish to…
Chapar Law Legal Update: CAN AN EMPLOYER TEST FOR COVID-19 ANTIBODIES?
We recently posted a blog informing our readers that the EEOC permits companies to test employees for COVID-19 in an effort to help keep the workplace safe for employees and customers. However, many employers have been asking about testing employees for the COVID-19 antibodies. Last week, the EEOC updated its…
Chapar Firm Successfully Defends Another Securities Case filed Against Client Clifford Harris, Jr. (TI)
Attorney Albert A. Chapar, Jr. has succeeded in obtaining a dismissal in another securities case filed against his client Clifford Harris, Jr. (TI). The plaintiff Fedance brought a class action lawsuit against TI and Ryan Felton. He alleged that the defendants solicited and sold the securities as part of a…
What is Breach of Contract?
What is a contract? A contract is an oral or written agreement between two or more people in which all the parties involved benefit in some way. In a perfect world, the parties to the contract are able to carry out their obligations under the contract and everyone walks away…
What to do if You Receive an EEOC Claim
What is an EEOC Charge? An EEOC Charge is a complaint that someone, typically an employee, ex-employee or a contractor, files with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) against your business and/or an individual within your business. The EEOC is a federal agency that administers and enforces civil rights laws…
Should You Test Employees for COVID-19?
It has been a difficult time for many employers. Some have had to close their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic and others who remained were faced with employees calling in sick. Now that the governor of Georgia has announced the reopening of the state, employers may find themselves confronted with…
Call us
If you would like to speak with us directly.