MATTHEW J. CHAPIN is an Executive Partner at Vandeveer Garzia. He focuses his practice on defense litigation in the areas of first and third-party motor vehicle claims, personal injury, catastrophic first-party automobile claims, premises liability claims, complex construction matters, workers’ compensation matters, and general negligence. In 2013, Matthew graduated from the University Detroit Mercy School of Law. While in law school, Matthew was a member of the law review and earned the Golden Book Award in the school’s legal writing and research course. Prior to joining Vandeveer Garzia, Matthew gained experience practicing in the area of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. Since joining the firm, Matthew has gained valuable experience and has obtained successful results in a variety of matters, including defending wrongful death and premises liability claims.