Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011 
Robert H. Chappell III focuses his practice on commercial bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, creditors’ rights, insolvency matters, and business law. Based in Richmond, Virginia, he represents lenders, businesses, and other parties in commercial credit transactions, workouts, restructurings, and recovery matters. His practice includes Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law as well as Litigation - Bankruptcy.
Robert has represented asset purchasers in complex bankruptcy proceedings and debtors in Chapter 11 matters involving the sale of commercial real estate. He has also assisted with the financial restructuring of a continuing-care retirement community and advised clients on significant credit matters involving real estate developments, condominium projects, title litigation, hotels, and golf courses. In addition, he counsels local and regional businesses, including community banks, on a wide range of business and financial matters.
After graduating from law school, Robert served as a law clerk to the Honorable Hal J. Bonney, Jr., United States Bankruptcy Court Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia in Norfolk. His experience in bankruptcy and insolvency law provides insight into the legal and business issues clients face in complex financial matters.
Robert is a Director of Froehling & Robertson, Incorporated and a director of the Shirley Plantation Foundation. He previously served on the Board of Directors of the Richmond Bar Association and is a past Chair of the Bankruptcy Section of the Richmond Bar Association. He is also active in the community and volunteers with local charitable organizations, including The Doorways.
Robert earned his B.A. in English and History from the University of Virginia in 1987 and received his J.D. from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary in 1990.
