Laura Chapman
Attorney
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree, Arts & Sciences Major: Criminal Justice, Minor: Sociology Western Michigan University, 2007
- Juris Doctorate, Arizona Summit Law School, 2014
About Laura
Laura Chapman comes with nearly a decade of experience as a practicing attorney and over 11 years of total experience in the field. Not only is she one of our family law attorneys, she is the director of our Modern Law Clinic where she supervises our law student practitioners. Her journey into law began with a personal experience—navigating her own separation and family court process. This experience ignited her passion for helping others through what can often be one of the most challenging and unplanned events in their lives. Laura personally understands the emotional complexities involved in family law cases and brings a deep sense of empathy and professionalism to her work.
Laura’s legal career began at Arizona Family Law Attorneys under the mentorship of Shawnna Riggers. During her five years there, she gained invaluable experience managing cases from start to finish, developing a strong foundation in family law. This early experience shaped her belief in the importance of settlement and collaboration in family law cases. While she recognizes that settlement isn’t always possible, Laura always considers it as a first step in her case planning, striving to find solutions that work for all parties involved. After her time with Arizona Family Law Attorneys, Laura explored the possibility of taking over a solo practice with Donna Farar Jewett. Although this opportunity allowed her to learn more about the business side of running a law firm, Laura ultimately realized that her true passion lies in focusing on legal work and client advocacy rather than the administrative aspects of managing a practice.
Following this realization, Laura joined the Alongi Law Firm, where she worked remotely under Tom Alongi, a former professor and mentor from her law school days. This role offered her the flexibility of remote work while continuing to hone her skills in family law. However, after 1.5 years, she found herself seeking a more robust caseload and accepted a position with Dodge and Vega. While she appreciated the busy work environment there, Laura missed the flexibility of remote work. When the opportunity at Modern Law arose, it felt like the perfect fit. Laura was drawn to the firm’s values and the balance it offered between teamwork and flexibility. At Modern Law, Laura is able to combine her extensive experience, dedication to client advocacy, and belief in collaborative solutions with a supportive and flexible work environment.
Working with Laura as Your Attorney
When you work with Laura, you can expect a compassionate, knowledgeable, and strategic advocate who is deeply committed to your case. Laura understands the emotional complexities that come with family law issues and approaches her clients with empathy and care. She recognizes that every client is in a different mindset when going through a divorce or other family-related challenges. Laura listens attentively and provides support, while also encouraging clients to seek additional resources, such as counseling or support groups, to help them cope with the emotional toll of the process.
Laura’s extensive experience in family law allows her to skillfully navigate both sides of a case, which is essential for successful litigation, settlement, and case strategy. Whether it’s challenging or advocating for a relocation, limiting a parent’s access in cases of child abuse or neglect, or handling complex grandparent visitation cases, Laura has a proven track record of success. She is adept at understanding the nuances of each case and preparing thoroughly to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients. Staying up-to-date on the latest developments in family law is a priority for Laura. She regularly reviews family law and juvenile case opinions and participates in continuing legal education (CLE) courses to ensure she is always informed of new rules and case law. This dedication to staying current allows her to apply the most relevant and effective legal strategies to benefit her clients.
Clients working with Laura can feel confident in her knowledge, abilities, and dedication to their case. She is not only a skilled advocate in court but also someone who genuinely cares about her clients’ needs and well-being. Laura’s approach is one of balance—she provides strong legal representation while ensuring her clients feel supported throughout the entire process.
Laura on the Modern Arizona Podcast
Why Clients Love Laura:
- “I am so glad I found this law firm. It was a very difficult time and with not knowing where to start or what to do, I’m so glad I reached out to Modern Law. The legal team who assisted me was Laura and Tiffany. They were very knowledgeable in Family Law and answered every question I had – even the “what ifs,” that were very unlikely to happen, but they still took the time to talk me through it. What I loved the most is how responsive they both were whether through phone, email, or video, especially when certain things in my case started to escalate. I also appreciated that Laura had plan A, but also back up strategies should various situations arise/escalate which protected me from unfair treatment or decisions.”
- “Laura Chapman and her entire team has been exceptional! From quick responses to over the top service. 10/10 would definitely recommend!”
- “Modern law stuff have been so helpful, they’re very knowledgeable and gave me confidence to start my case for child custody and adoption, I’m thankful that Tiffany and Laura have helped me in many ways and showed interest in my case.”
- “Laura and tiffany were extremely helpful and knowledgeable for any questions and concerns I had for my trail upcoming .”
- “Met with Laura and Tiffany today and was SO IMPRESSED with all of their knowledge, advice, and guidance. They thought about aspects of my case I had not even considered! I feel so much more comfortable and confident with my situation after meeting with them because of their knowledge and experience. I highly recommend this firm – they truly care about families and children!”
