James T. Plunkett is a partner at Plunkett, Hamilton, Manton & Graves, LLP, specializing in corporate, real estate, and estate planning law. With deep roots in Augusta, Georgia, and a career spanning over three decades, he brings local insight and a comprehensive understanding of business and personal legal matters to his practice.
Mr. Plunkett takes a client-focused approach, drawing on his background in finance and extensive experience in commercial transactions, municipal bond financing, and probate matters. He serves individuals, business owners, and local government entities, particularly in matters involving economic development, franchise agreements, and business litigation. In addition to his legal practice, he contributes to the community as an instructor at Augusta University’s Hull School of Business.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- Administrative Driver’s License Suspension
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Domestic Violence and TPO
- Drug Laws
- DUI Defense
- DUI Pitfalls
- Probation Revocation
- Repeat DUI/Felony DUI
- Shoplifting
- Speeding Tickets
- Family Law
- Adoptions (Contested, Foster Family, Independent, Related Person)
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Contempt of Court
- Divorce
- Paternity and Legitimation
- Estate Planning
- Wills and Trusts
- Probate
- General Civil Litigation
- Breach of Contract
- Business/Partnership Disputes
- Construction Litigation
- Corporate and Business Entities
- Employment Law
- Local Government Law
- Personal Injury & Workers’ Comp
- Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Car Accidents
- Construction and Workplace Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Workers’ Compensation
- Real Estate
- Eminent Domain/Condemnation
- Landlord Tenant Disputes
- Real Estate Litigation
- Bankruptcy
- Municipal Bond Financing
- Franchise Agreements
- Torts and Wrongful Death
He serves clients throughout the CSRA and Eastern Georgia, including Augusta, Evans, Martinez, and surrounding counties in both Georgia and South Carolina. Fluent in English, he offers free consultations in select matters and accepts credit cards for payment.
