Dustin Plummer, Business Attorney in Bloomington, Indiana
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Family Law
Bloomington, IN
Practicing business in Bloomington since 2006.
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Dustin Plummer is an attorney based in Bloomington, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Business and Family Law. Dustin has over 20 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Bloomington, INDIANA
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- Business · Family Law
- Handles Business and Family Law matters from Bloomington, INDIANA.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Family Law, Columbus (IN) (2024).
About Dustin Plummer: Dustin Plummer is an attorney based in Bloomington, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Business and Family Law. Dustin has over 20 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Dustin's practice areas in Bloomington
Dustin concentrates on business and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dustin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Bloomington, Indiana
Dustin takes business matters in Bloomington, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dustin agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Bloomington, Indiana
Dustin takes family law matters in Bloomington, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dustin agrees to represent you.
Biography
Dustin Plummer, business attorney serving Bloomington
Dustin Plummer is an attorney based in Bloomington, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Business and Family Law. Dustin has over 20 years of legal experience. Dustin works from Bloomington, Indiana and takes on business matters across the region.
Dustin L. Plummer is a Partner at Mallor Grodner Plummer LLP and focuses in the firm’s private client practice group, assisting clients in high asset divorce cases, complex business issues and estate planning.
Dustin strives to address not only the legal issues at hand, but also to provide practical solutions that add value to each client’s situation. Having served as in-house counsel for a group of closely held businesses for three years during his career, and as an active participant in a number of outside businesses, Dustin understands the practical impact of the legal advice he gives.
Recognized early in his career by his peers, Dustin has been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine multiple times and recently was named in the 2020 The Best Lawyers in America list. Dustin is a past president of the Monroe County Bar Association and also enjoys sharing his knowledge of estate planning and family law with other attorneys through Indiana Continuing Legal Education Foundation seminars. He is also a Registered Family Law Mediator.
Admitted to practice law in both the State of Indiana and the State of Ohio, Dustin is a graduate of Wittenberg University and the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. At Wittenberg, Dustin received the John F. Mitchell Award, honoring the senior male who best represents the liberal arts tradition. Dustin continues to exhibit these characteristics in his free time, enjoying a vast array of activities ranging from avid sports fan to art enthusiast. He also stays involved in the community, participating with numerous nonprofit organizations in volunteer, donor, and board capacities.
How Dustin handles business matters
Dustin L. Plummer is a Partner at Mallor Grodner Plummer LLP and focuses in the firm’s private client practice group, assisting clients in high asset divorce cases, complex business issues and estate planning. Dustin strives to address not only the legal issues at hand, but also to provide practical solutions that add value to each client’s situation. Having served as in-house counsel for a group…
The kind of cases Dustin takes
Dustin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and family law matters in Bloomington and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Dustin studied and practices
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
JD · 2006
Wittenberg University
BA · 2003
Jurisdictions
Dustin's state bar admissions
Indiana
2007 · ACTIVE
Ohio
2006 · ACTIVE
Dustin studied at JD in Indiana University Maurer School of Law and BA in Wittenberg University.
Law school and academic background
Dustin completed JD in Indiana University Maurer School of Law and BA in Wittenberg University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dustin runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Dustin's legal honors and published work
Dustin has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law, Columbus (IN)
2024
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law, Columbus (IN) (2024). Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026).
Locations
Dustin Plummer's office in Bloomington
Dustin's primary office is at 511 South Woodscrest Drive, Bloomington, Indiana, 47401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Dustin Plummer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dustin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dustin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dustin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dustin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Bloomington, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dustin
Dustin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dustin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dustin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dustin Plummer
How much does it cost to hire Dustin for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dustin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dustin offer a free consultation?
Dustin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dustin's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Dustin's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dustin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dustin take my case if I'm outside Bloomington?
Dustin is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dustin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Dustin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dustin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dustin accepting new business clients right now?
Dustin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Bloomington, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne in Indiana
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