Ron Chapman

Ron Chapman practices federal criminal defense with a focus on cases that go to trial rather than plea negotiations. He is a partner at Chapman, Dowling & Mallek, a law firm based in Detroit, Michigan. Ron’s practice represents executives, healthcare professionals, business owners, attorneys, and high-net-worth individuals facing federal investigations and white collar allegations nationwide. Mr. Chapman began his career as a federal prosecutor before founding his own firm. He has built a trial record of over 188 federal jury not-guilty verdicts, including a full acquittal in United States v. Bothra. Mr. Chapman treats trial preparation as central to his work, not an afterthought. He handles every case personally, keeps a limited caseload, and gives clients a written litigation risk report early, covering the evidence, the sentencing guidelines, and the real risks and benefits of going to trial. Watch the full video interview above to hear Ron talk about why he built a firm around trying cases, how AI is changing federal prosecutions, and what he wants every client to know before they call him.

Outcomes matter, but they are only part of the story. The attorney supplies these results, and they describe past matters. They are not a prediction or a promise about any other case.

• United States v. Bothra et al. | E.D. Michigan | 2022

  Ron represented Dr. David Lewis in a 56-count prosecution alleging a $464 million healthcare fraud scheme and the unlawful prescribing of more than 13 million opioid pills. After a seven-week trial, Dr. Lewis and three physician co-defendants were acquitted on every charge. The Department of Justice later updated its own charging release to reflect the acquittals.

• United States v. Pompy | E.D. Michigan | 2022

  A federal jury acquitted Dr. Lesly Pompy of all 38 counts alleging unlawful prescribing and healthcare fraud after a month-long trial. The verdict preserved his freedom and rejected the government’s attempt to convert clinical judgment into criminal intent.

• United States v. Kousa | E.D. Kentucky | 2023

  Dr. Loey Kousa was charged with unlawful distribution, healthcare fraud, and false statements arising from his medical practice in eastern Kentucky. After six days of evidence, the jury acquitted him on all nine counts.

• Selected to Michigan Super Lawyers, 2024-2026; selected to Rising Stars, 2015-2023.
• Named a DBusiness Top Lawyer, 2025.
• Named an Up & Coming Lawyer by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2015.
• Recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.