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Legal Services · Central & Southern Virginia

Legal support that stays with you —
through what's now and what's next.

Whether you're running a business, planning for your family, or dealing with a legal issue, you want clear answers and a team that responds. At PLDR Law, you'll find legal services in Virginia that help you make decisions with confidence and stay with you as your needs change.

Clear answers and a team that responds — for your business, your family, and whatever comes next.

Talk with our team → 434.846.2768
Lynchburg, VA
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Scott W. Kowalski, Chair of the Board of Directors at PLDR Law
Scott W. Kowalski Chair of the Board of Directors
Recognition Independently rated · Refreshed annually
Chambers USA

Band-recognized in Chambers USA every year since 2020.

Chambers USA has ranked Scott W. Kowalski as a band-recognized Virginia Construction Lawyer every year from 2020 through 2025. He is also listed in Virginia Super Lawyers for Construction Litigation (2017–2026) and rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating awarded.

Scott W. Kowalski Construction Law
Active Practice · Lynchburg PLDR Law · 2026

From the Firm

The team that takes on your matter is the team that sees it through.

You won't be handed off and forgotten. No "we'll get back to you" that doesn't. You'll always have a team that knows your matter — and knows you.

Lynchburg, Virginia
Volume I · 2026 — present
Lynchburg Central + Southern Virginia · Since 1988
What do you need help with right now?

What do you need help with right now?

You don't need to know legal terms (or exactly where your situation fits). That's our job. Start by choosing the support you need.

— 01 · Business Law Support

Running or starting
a business

From formation to day-to-day decisions, you'll have legal counsel and business law attorneys in Virginia who can help you move forward.

Business Law Support — 02 · Estate Planning Services

Protecting your family
and your future

Make confident decisions with estate planning lawyers, trust and will services, and estate planning guidance that protects what matters most.

Estate Planning Services — 03 · Litigation Guidance

Dealing with a dispute
or legal issue

When something isn't going as planned (or you're not sure what to do next) you'll have support from a civil litigation attorney and guidance through commercial dispute resolution.

Litigation Guidance
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The Practice

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— What it's like to work with us

Working with a law firm shouldn’t feel complicated.

Four things you can count on, every time you work with PLDR.

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You’ll understand what’s going on.

No guessing. No confusion. Just clear legal counsel and practical next steps.

A plain-English consultation at PLDR Law
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You’ll hear from us.

You won’t be left waiting or wondering. You’ll know what’s happening and what comes next.

A working session at PLDR Law
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You won’t have to start over.

As your needs evolve — whether it’s business law, estate planning, or civil litigation — you’ll have a team that already knows you.

The PLDR team in downtown Lynchburg
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You’ll have a plan.

We don’t just react. We help you think ahead and move forward with confidence.

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A long-term relationship

Legal support that grows with you.

As your life and work evolve, your legal needs will too. You'll have a team that understands your goals — and stays with you every step of the way.

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What happens when you reach out

Here's what to expect.

— Step 01

Reach out

Tell us what's going on by phone or form.

— Step 02

Conflict check

We review your information to make sure we can represent you before an attorney reaches out.

— Step 03

Follow-up

You'll hear from our team with next steps and timing.

— Step 04

Legal consultation

If it's a good fit, we'll schedule time to talk and move forward.

Send a message → Call our team →
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Business, Litigation, and Personal & Family.
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Across the firm's Business, Litigation, and Personal & Family groups.
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From estate planning to litigation — eleven ways the firm supports clients.
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Advising this region since 1988.
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925 Main Street, Lynchburg.
— The attorneys

Eight signatures. One team.

One call puts your matter in front of the right people. Scroll through the team behind every PLDR engagement.

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Andrew P. Pearson — Ethics Counsel · Head of Construction Section at PLDR Law
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Construction Law

Andrew P. Pearson

Ethics Counsel · Head of Construction Section

Assists clients with complex construction law and litigation issues.

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Arielle N. Leake Paisley — Attorney at PLDR Law
№ 02
Civil Litigation

Arielle N. Leake Paisley

Attorney

Represents individuals and businesses in disputes — whether through litigation or outside of court.

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Chad A. Mooney — Vice President · Chief Marketing Officer at PLDR Law
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Litigation · Personal Injury

Chad A. Mooney

Vice President · Chief Marketing Officer

Guides individuals and businesses through disputes — business litigation, personal injury, and collections — with a clear-eyed view of cost, risk, and the path to a workable outcome.

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Jake H. Snow — Attorney · Head of Trusts & Estates at PLDR Law
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Trusts & Estates

Jake H. Snow

Attorney · Head of Trusts & Estates

Advises individuals and families on transferring their assets and values to the next generation — smoothly, efficiently, and in a way that holds up.

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James R. Richards — Head of Corporate at PLDR Law
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Business & Corporate

James R. Richards

Head of Corporate

Helps businesses navigate growth, transition, and related matters — the quarterback who pulls in the right people for the job.

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Mark A. Burgin — Attorney at PLDR Law
№ 06
Commercial Real Estate · Business

Mark A. Burgin

Attorney

Handles commercial real estate transactions, business formations, mergers and acquisitions, construction contracts, and the disputes that occasionally come with them.

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Sarah W. Houck — Attorney · Head of Family Law at PLDR Law
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Family Law

Sarah W. Houck

Attorney · Head of Family Law

Walks clients through the emotional and financial aspects of divorce and custody — empathetic, collaborative, educating every step of the way.

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Scott W. Kowalski — Chair of the Board of Directors at PLDR Law
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Construction Law

Scott W. Kowalski

Chair of the Board of Directors

Counsels construction industry clients on construction contracts, claims, and disputes.

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— Plus the staff

The staff who keep every matter in motion.

Paralegals, case managers, operations — the team behind the team.

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— Where we practice

One office. Since 1988.
Every corner of Virginia.

From Bedford in the Blue Ridge foothills to Mecklenburg on the North Carolina line, the same eight attorneys appear in the same courthouses week after week. Central and Southern Virginia, served by one connected team.

13Counties
38Years in Practice
08Attorneys
11Practice Areas
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Lynchburg Office

925 Main Street, Suite 300

Lynchburg, VA 24504 · 434.846.2768
Anchored in Central and Southern Virginia
Amherst Appomattox Bedford Campbell Charlotte Cumberland Franklin Halifax Henry Mecklenburg Patrick Pittsylvania Prince Edward
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Open the office for its courthouses, hours, and the attorneys who practice there.
In the community Central & Southern Virginia
Where you'll find us

Engaged — in your case, in the community, and in the profession.

When you work with a law firm, you want to know they're engaged — not just in your case, but in the community and the profession. From our office in Lynchburg, our attorneys stay active across Central and Southern Virginia: in the bar, on local boards, and in the communities we call home.

See what we've been up to → Meet the team
Kind words

What clients say.

“I was up on a hard deadline because I could not find an attorney… I called PLDR Law and they were absolutely wonderful to me. Aubrie was so kind on the phone, Jenny calmed me down when I was overwhelmed, and Sarah was extremely helpful with my case. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about everyone at PLDR.”
Family law clientLynchburg office
“Their team is professional, responsive, and thorough from start to finish. They take the time to explain every step of the process and make sure I understand my options.”
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“PLDR made me feel valued and cared for. They were so attentive to my needs and took care of me… PLDR was a breath of fresh air.”
Personal injury clientCentral Virginia
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Estate Planning · In the pipeline

The four documents every Virginia family should have in place before age 50

Planning for what's next isn't only about wills. Four documents that quietly do most of the work.
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Business Transition · In the pipeline

Family-business succession in Central Virginia: the conversations before the contract

Most failed succession plans didn't fail at the closing table. They failed at the kitchen table years earlier.
When you're ready, we're here

You don't need to have everything figured out.

We'll help you take the next step.

Talk with our team → 434.846.2768