He initially practised as a special pleader before being called to the bar by the Middle Temple on 28 June 1816.
He never became a KC but built a huge junior practice at 1 Pump Court and published many books.
[1] Chitty was also pupil master to a generation of lawyers, including: In fact, at the time, the Inns of Court were in decline and Chitty organised lectures and moots, in 1810 being given permission to use the hall of Lincoln's Inn.
[2] Despite his successful practice, by 1831, Chitty had amassed extensive debts that were costing almost £2,000 per year to service.
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