chad.capers@wilsonelser.com

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J. Chad Capers focuses his practice on complex general liability and commercial litigation matters, representing insureds, businesses, and insurance carriers in state and federal courts. He defends clients against a broad range of claims, including product liability, premises liability, automobile liability, D&O and E&O liability, professional liability, and high-exposure personal injury matters. Chad also handles litigated and non-litigated insurance coverage disputes, providing strategic analysis and risk assessment to insurers and corporate clients. In addition, his current practice includes commercial contract disputes and other business-related claims.

Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Chad practiced at a regional insurance defense firm where he focused primarily on general liability defense, managing cases from inception through resolution. His experience also includes work at a respected California-based law firm, where he handled insurance coverage matters and complex litigation, further developing his ability to analyze high-stakes disputes and craft strategic, results-driven solutions.

    Education

    • Mercer University School of Law (J.D., 2022)
      • Order of Barristers
      • Mercer Advocacy Council, President
      • Southern Regional Chair, National Black Law Students Association
    • Valdosta State University (B.B.A. International Business, 2017)

    Bar Admissions

    • Georgia

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia

    Professional Affiliations

    • Gate City Bar Association
    • American Bar Association
    • Stonewall Bar Association

J. Chad Capers

Washburn and Capers Obtain Summary Judgment for Security Service Provider in Pedestrian Injury Case

Lawrence Lee Washburn, IV (Partner-Atlanta, GA) and J. Chad Capers (Associate-Atlanta, GA) obtained summary judgment in the U.S District Court, Northern District of Georgia, on behalf of Wilson Elser’s client, a security services provider. The client operated a sophisticated pedestrian access-control system that included an interlocked gate arm at the crosswalk leading to the entrance to a brewery plant where the plaintiff worked. As the plaintiff approached the gate, the client's employee activated the system, causing the gate arm to lower and restricting pedestrian access to the crosswalk. Despite the system’s visual and audible warnings, the plaintiff attempted to pass underneath the lowering arm, which struck him and knocked him to the ground, causing injury. The plaintiff sued the client, alleging negligent operation of the gate system. Lee and Chad obtained the factory's surveillance video via non-party discovery. They used it to obtain admissions from the plaintiff during his deposition, thereby demonstrating that the plaintiff was the sole cause of the accident and that the client had no legal liability. The court agreed, granting Wilson Elser’s motion for summary judgment on all claims.

Lawrence Lee Washburn, IV and J. Chad Capers