Erik G. Chappell

As the Managing Member of Lyden & Chappell's litigation department, Erik Chappell is actively involved in a diverse litigation and trial practice in Federal and State Courts. Mr. Chappell has litigated, and when necessary, tried a multitude of cases to the Presiding Judge, Jury, or Arbitrator. Although the majority of Mr. Chappell's cases are business disputes, Mr. Chappell also maintains a Family Law practice and will evaluate all potential cases, including personal injury or criminal cases on a case by case basis. Although it is not possible to describe the nature of all business cases, Mr. Chappell has litigated employment disputes including the defense of numerous wrongful discharge and discrimination claims; unfair competition claims which involved covenants not to compete, breaches of fiduciary duties, or misappropriation of corporate opportunities; construction disputes; real estate disputes; shareholder disputes; and all manner of contract disputes.

Mr. Chappell also represents a diverse clientele ranging from significant businesses to closely held companies as their outside counsel providing general advice on an as-needed basis.

Education:

University of Michigan
      BA, 1991

University of Toledo
      J.D., 1994

Professional Memberships:

American Bar Association

Ohio State and Michigan Bar Associations

Monroe County Bar Association

Toledo Bar Association

American Inns of Court Foundation - Morrison L. Waite Chapter

Moderator:

Building Your Civil Trial Skills
      Toledo, Ohio
      November 20, 2009

Evidence and Expert Testimony Best Practices: Supporting Your Case
      Toledo, Ohio
      November 20, 2008

Advanced Topics in Family Law
      Perrysburg, Ohio
      June 30, 2006

Daubert Doctrine & Challenges to the Expert
      Toledo, Ohio
      October, 28, 2005

Notable Cases:

No Burn North America, Inc. v. Sam's West, Inc.
     United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
     Case No. 3:04-CV-07674

YZ Enterprises, Inc. v. Colborne Corporation
     United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
     Case No. 3:06-CV-01301

M&M Gift Shows, LLC v. Convention & Visitors Bureau of Pigeon Forge and Kenneth Seaton, Sr.
     United States District Court, Northern District of Tennessee
     Case No. 3:04-CV-125

Rusk Industries d/b/a Everdry Waterproofing v. Jeffrey and Sheila Alexander
     Court of Appeals Sixth Appellate District, Lucas County, Ohio
     Court of Appeals Case No. L-01-1328
     Trial Court Case No. CVF-97-00789

Mitchell Corporation of Owosso v. Lear Corporation
     Circuit Court for the County of Shiawassee, Michigan
     Case No. 99-004157-CZ

Duffey v. Tony and Joe's Specialty Homes, Inc.
     United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
     Southern Division
     Case No. 04-73712