David Richard Plumb

I hired this attorney and it was the worst mistake I made and hiring him nearly cost me losing my kids Between December 18, 2024, and January 2, 2025, Mr. Plumb failed to respond to multiple emails, provided a draft affidavit only 24 hours before the January 3, 2025, court deadline without prior cons...ultation, and submitted a document containing numerous factual inaccuracies that he did not correct despite being notifiedMr. Plumb arrived more than 30 minutes late to five out of eight scheduled hearings. He provided case updates only after two hearings. All the other hearings he would not even though I would actively schedule meetings. He frequently failed to respond to my emails in a timely manner and was often inconsistent in his responses. I did not know when he would respond and when he would not. Also his resposnes did not seem to follow an order or priority. He would remain seated during hearings even though everyone would stand up out of respect to the magistrate. There were two billing discrepancies—one for $3,500 and another for $5,000 during which he threatened to withdraw representation unless payment was made. The errors were later confirmed to be on his office’s side after my husband made three to four follow-up calls. Mr. Plumb recommended Jamie Niesen as a forensic psychologist. Public records show that Dr. Niesen was previously involved in a case where her professional conduct was questioned regarding the accuracy of reported information. Mr. Plumb failed to follow up on filed motions; for example, when asked about the status of a contempt motion filed two months earlier, he stated that he did not know its progress. After I expressed concern by email regarding Dr. Niesen’s suitability and requested guidance, Mr. Plumb stopped responding. This pattern of delayed or absent communication occurred repeatedly. Mr. Plumb missed the deadline to submit evidence to the GAL and requested an extension directly from the GAL without copying me or filing formal documentation of the request. I subsequently compiled and submitted the evidence to the GAL myself. Mr. Plumb forwarded an email from the GAL five days after its original date, delaying my access to information. He spoke with the GAL on August 28 but did not inform me of the discussion. I only became aware of it after reviewing the GAL’s billing records.

David was referred to me by a colleague. Another lawyer in the same area of law also warned me of his reputation for having an immoral and unethical approach. David advocated using any means necessary, games and antics to intimidate the other party. David is extremely unprofessional and lack the matu...rity to practice law. He was very arrogant in telling me not to worry multiple times, I believe he just wanted the business. My unfortunate circumstance was made more so by hiring him. I was displeased with the representation David provided me from the start to the finish of my case. He lacked knowledge, professionalism and punctuality. He failed to provide me with updates and lacked communication, and he was distracted and disrespectful. It seems he was set on keeping the price of the case at an exorbitant amount. I would not recommend him!

I was pleased with the representation David provided me from the start to the finish of my case. He was knowledgable and timely throughout. He provided necessary updates, and I always felt like he was mindful and respectful of the amount of communication we had with the intent to keep the price of ...the case at a fair rate. Highly recommend!!