Paulette Chapman

Paulette Chapman is a highly respected personal injury attorney and partner at Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP in Washington, D.C. With nearly four decades of legal experience, she has built a strong reputation for representing individuals in personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. Throughout her career, she has worked tirelessly to help injured clients in construction accidents and others pursue fair compensation and hold negligent parties accountable. Known for her careful case preparation and strong courtroom advocacy, she has become a trusted voice in the legal community.

Ms. Chapman earned her J.D., with honors, from The George Washington University Law School in 1988. Her legal education provided a strong foundation for a successful career in litigation and trial advocacy. She has remained committed to legal education throughout her career by teaching trial skills and jury selection programs. She has also served as faculty for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) and has regularly contributed to Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs for attorneys.

Ms. Chapman has held leadership positions in several respected legal organizations over the years. She currently serves as President of the Council for Court Excellence and has previously served as President of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia, the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia, and The Barristers. Her leadership roles reflect her dedication to improving the legal profession and supporting access to justice.

Ms. Chapman has received numerous honors for her professional achievements. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for many consecutive years and has been included in The Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. She has also received Lawyer of the Year awards from prominent legal organizations and earned the highest AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Paulette Chapman has numerous clients who value her professionalism, preparation, and commitment to their cases. By combining legal knowledge, courtroom skill, and compassionate representation, she has helped countless individuals and families navigate difficult legal challenges and pursue the justice they deserve.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Foundation
• Member, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, Women’s Bar Association Foundation
• Member, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington
• Member, The Barristers
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Fellows, American Bar Foundation (2011-2015)

Licensed State

• District of Columbia

Education

• George Washington University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• George Mason University

Awards & Badges