Chad A. Mooney.
The overview.
Chad's practice covers the full range of civil disputes — business litigation, personal injury, and collections. He works to resolve disputes peacefully wherever possible, but when court intervention is needed, he aggressively advocates for his clients.
- Business disputes
- Personal injury
- Commercial litigation
- Collections — judgments, garnishments, and liens
Highly responsive, accessible, and practical. Chad advises individual and business clients of their rights before and during a lawsuit — always with an eye toward the financial impact and risks of litigation. He employs strategies to resolve disputes peacefully whenever possible. When a dispute can't be resolved without the court, he fights aggressively for his clients.
Accessible and communicative — maintaining regular contact with clients throughout the process. A practical, common-sense approach to resolving matters, with a clear focus on understanding the risks, costs, and potential outcomes.
About Chad’s practiceChad is from Saint Albans, West Virginia. Away from the office he's running, boating, kayaking, and hanging out with his kids.
Experience
Chad came to PLDR Law from one of West Virginia's largest litigation firms, with a business-school foundation that gives him an instinctive feel for how his clients' companies actually run.
Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer · Litigation Chair. Chad helps organize and work with a team of attorneys and team members to deliver efficient results while structuring sophisticated and common-sense solutions.
Chad practiced for two years at one of the largest litigation firms in the state of West Virginia before coming to Virginia.
Chad's undergraduate business degrees give him a working understanding of how businesses run — what owners worry about, where exposure tends to come from, and how to weigh the cost of a dispute against its potential outcomes.
Recognition & Involvement
- Lynchburg Business Magazine Top Lawyers of Greater Lynchburg — Civil Litigation (2020; 2022–2026)
- Lynchburg Business Magazine Top Lawyers of Greater Lynchburg — Business Law (2021)
- Lynchburg Business Magazine Top Lawyers of Greater Lynchburg — Arbitration and Mediation (2020)
- Lynchburg Business Magazine Top Lawyers of Greater Lynchburg — Personal Injury (2018, 2019)
- Lynchburg Business Magazine Top Lawyers of Greater Lynchburg — Appellate Law and Commercial Litigation (2016)
- Lynchburg Business Magazine — Top 20 Under 40 Professional (2015)
- Virginia Legal Aid Society — Certificate of Appreciation for Pro Bono Work (2011)
- West Virginia University Law Review — Associate Editor, Volume 117
- Virginia Bar Association
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association — Board of Governors & Membership Committee Co-Chair (2022–2023); CLE Committee (2019–Present); Membership Committee (2019–Present)
- Lynchburg Bar Association — Board Member (2017–2024); Member (2007–Present)
- Virginia Legal Aid Society — Panel Attorney for the Committee on Pro Bono Divorces (2010–2014)
- Amherst County Chamber of Commerce — Treasurer and Board Member (2010–Present)
- Lynchburg Morning Rotary Club — President (2014–2015); Member (2009–Present)
Publications & Speaking
- Speaker, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association · Young Trial Lawyers — "Dealing with Difficult People" CLE (February 2023)
- Speaker, Nelson-Amherst Beef Producers Association — "Keep Calm and Love Cattle! How to Avoid Common Legal Issues Between Beef Producers and Neighbors" (October 2017)
- Speaker, Central Virginia Fruit School — "Love Thy Neighbor: Issues Between Farm Owners and Surrounding Property Owners" (February 2016)
- Speaker, Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce — "Defamation in the Digital Age" (April 2015; September 2015)
- Speaker, Central Virginia Fruit School — "Protecting the Farm: Premises Liability Issues in the Agritourism Industry" (February 2015)
- Speaker, Amherst Co. Chamber — "How to Prevent Employees from Stealing Your Business: A Legal Seminar on Non-Compete Agreements" (April 2013)
- Speaker, Amherst Co. Chamber — "Shielding Your Business From Troublesome Employees and Shielding Owners From Personal Liability" (April 2012)
In Chad’s Words
"Highly responsive and accessible — with a strong commitment to timely communication and client service. Focused on practical, solution-oriented outcomes, prioritizing resolution and collaboration over litigation whenever possible."— Chad A. Mooney · Litigation Chair
Areas of focus
The practice.
Chad chairs PLDR's litigation practice. He represents business owners, individuals, and injured parties in business disputes, personal injury cases, and collections matters — advising clients of their rights before and during a lawsuit, with an eye toward the financial impact and risks of litigation.
What clients say about Chad.
“From the very first time I met with Chad, I had a peace come over me that this was the right person to fight for me! He works tirelessly in his pursuit for justice.”
“The attention to detail and quality of service has always been impeccable. Chad gives explanations of the law in plain and simple terms that you can understand. He looks at all the angles to ensure the best possible outcome for his clients.”
“Chad and his team are very approachable and their ability to explain legal matters clearly make PLDR a pleasure to work with. No question is too small, and Chad consistently takes the time to ensure everyone understands the situation at hand.”
In the office
Get to know Chad Mooney.
Talk with Chad
When it's the dispute, the injury, or the collection — call Chad.
From a business dispute or contract disagreement to a personal injury claim or collections matter, Chad's office will weigh the cost, the risk, and the path — and fight for the result when it's time.