Rooted in Georgia.
Committed to your family.
The Plumley Law Firm, P.C. is deeply rooted in Georgia — built on the belief that every family deserves clear, honest legal counsel. Chad Plumley is committed to his community and genuinely cares about every client's outcome.
Background
through and through.
Chad Plumley is a native of Paulding County, Georgia — and has spent his career serving the families and communities he grew up in. After earning a B.A. in History with a minor in Classical Studies from the University of Florida in 1993, Chad went on to receive his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia.
Chad graduated cum laude in 1997 and served on the Mercer Law Review for two years, where he published a comment titled Why Coercion Should be a Defense in a Section 1 Case Involving Vertical Agreements (Mercer Law Review, Vol. 47, 1997).
He was admitted to the Tennessee bar in 1997 and the Georgia bar in 1998. Over his career, Chad has served as a law clerk for the Conasauga Judicial Circuit (1997–1998), as an Associate at Kinney & Kemp (1998–1999), as a sole practitioner (1999–2001), as a partner at Cowan, Plumley and Bucci, LLC (2001–2003), and as a partner at Plumley & Bucci, LLC (2003–2014) before founding The Plumley Law Firm, P.C. in 2015. Today, as a Paulding County estate planning lawyer, Chad brings that full career of trial and transactional experience to every plan he builds.
Credentials & roles
to Georgia courts.
Judicial & quasi-judicial service
- Magistrate Judge, Paulding County — 2003 to 2010
- Chief Judge, City of Hiram, Georgia — April 2011 to present
- Appointed Special Master, Paulding County
- 7th District Representative, Council of Municipal Court Judges — 2025–2026
Bar admissions
- State Bar of Georgia
- State Bar of Tennessee
Published legal scholarship
- Why Coercion Should be a Defense in a Section 1 Case Involving Vertical Agreements, Mercer Law Review, Vol. 47, pp. 1761–1774 (1997)
Our values
every client matter.
These aren't talking points — they're the principles Chad built the firm around from day one.
Honesty above all
We tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. Our advice is always straightforward and in your best interest.
Transparent pricing
Legal fees should never be a surprise. We discuss costs upfront and offer flat-rate pricing wherever possible so you can plan with confidence.
Personal relationships
You work directly with Chad — not a paralegal or associate. We take the time to understand your situation before recommending anything.
Deep local knowledge
We know Georgia law, Georgia courts, and the Georgia communities we serve. That local fluency makes a real difference for our clients.
Community involvement
Paulding County.
Chad has been an active member of the Paulding County community throughout his career — serving on boards, coaching youth sports, and supporting local civic organizations.
Rotary Club of Paulding County
Past member
Paulding County Bar Association
Member (current)
Indigent Defense Oversight Committee
Paulding Judicial Circuit — former member
Paulding County Law Library
Board member (current)
Boys & Girls Club
Past board member
Paulding County Chamber of Commerce
Past member
Pickett's Mill District, Boy Scouts of America
Past board member
Keep Paulding Beautiful
Past board member
Leadership Paulding
Member, Class 13
Practice areas
The Plumley Law Firm, P.C. focuses on the areas where Chad has the deepest experience — serving Georgia families at every stage of life.