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Sam has been practicing law in middle Georgia for over twenty years. He has litigated and tried cases in both federal and state courts as lead counsel successfully representing clients dealing with anything from personal injury, wrongful death, and medical negligence to breach of contract, environmental contamination, and arson. He also represents employees hurt on the job deal with workers' compensation and those with disabilities navigate the social security application process. Sam also advises clients with business formation, risk management, and succession planning, and for a limited number of clients, he has helped with estate planning and probate.
Recently, Sam began using his background and experience to help other lawyers and their clients find solutions outside the courtroom through mediation. Find out more here: Mediation Attorney in Georgia | Rumph Childers P.A.
In addition to mediation, Sam continues to maintain an active law practice primarily working with select clients, whether individuals, families or businesses, develop solutions for anticipated events so that they might avoid complications and potential legal disputes. Still sometimes, clients and their families experience accidents with serious injuries or catastrophic loss, and when that situation dictates, Sam is there to help.
Sam grew up in Marshallville, Macon County, Georgia in a family associated with the origin of today's Peach industry in Georgia. He earned his B.S. degree in Ocean Engineering at the United States Naval Academy and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine community before beginning his legal career in 2002. Sam received his Juris Doctor from Campbell University's School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina and maintains an “AV” Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubble, the highest attorney rating for demonstrated skill, professionalism and ethics.
Sam is married to Donna Rumph. Donna owns and operates Donna Rumph Events and Florals, LLC. They live in Macon with their three children and are members at First Presbyterian Church, Macon (PCA).
Education
- Peach County High School (1987)
- Marion Military Institute (1989, Associates' Degree, Magna Cum Laude)
- United States Naval Academy (1993, Bachelor of Science, Ocean Engineering, with Merit)
- Graduate Officer's Navy Nuclear Power School (1993)
- Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Campbell University (2002, Juris Doctor)
Admitted
- Georgia, 2002
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals
Professional Organizations/Activities
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia
- Macon Bar Association
- Macon Trial Lawyers Association
Recent Blog Posts
Auto Accidents | 10 Things You Need to Do If You Have an Accident in Georgia
Product Defects | Learn How Driving Defective GM Vehicles Could be Putting Your Life in Jeopardy
Product Defects | Are You Driving One of The Deadly GM Vehicles on Georgia Roads?
Elder Abuse | Frontline – Life and Death in Assisted Living
Umbrella Insurance Coverage | How can this help me in a car wreck?
Recommendations
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I have recommended Mr. Rumph to all my friends because he is a great lawyer.
"Sam Rumph is the best attorney I have had the pleasure to know. He was very professional throughout the process and I was satisfied with my result. Mr. Rumph led me every step of the way and gave me everything I needed to expect. Everything turned out great in my favor. I have recommended Mr. Ru... -
Once again me and my family thank him from the bottom of our hearts, may god bless them.
"I would like to thank Mr. Rumph and his legal team for their time and patience's they gave me and my case. I would send my family and friends to Mr. Rumph and his staff any day. Once again me and my family thank him from the bottom of our hearts, may god bless them." - "I consider Mr. Rumph to be very reputable in every sense of the word. He is very reliable and honest and he gets the job done. Whenever there is a stumbling block or bump in the road, he manages to maneuver around it. He represented me well and I would recommend him to anyone. He definitely got ...
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I was very happy with the outcome of my case and the help from Mr. Sam Rumph.
"We contacted Mr. Rumph shortly after I got hurt at work. We talked about the legal process and what steps to take. Mr. Rumph was always available when I had questions and his staff was always willing to help any way they could. I was very happy with the outcome of my case and the help from Mr. S... - "If you ever need help call Mr. Sam Rumph. He is a wonderful attorney and he will help you. He helped me and I am confident that he can help you too. Mr. Rumph really is a nice person."
- "When you don't know what to do or where to turn, God and Attorney Sam Rumph, III are the ones you need to call on. Mr. Rumph helped me to succeed in getting my Social Security Disability and my settlement from my job. Attorney Sam Rumph, III is a true SUPER Lawyer to me."
- "I was very pleased with Mr. Sam Rumph as my attorney during my worker's compensation case. He is a very dedicated and knowledgeable attorney. I would highly recommend him and his staff."
- "Mr. Rumph's professionalism and personal attention to my case were outstanding and astounding. I couldn't ask for anything better. He went beyond his obligation. The result of my case were exceptional and successful. I would recommend Mr. Rumph to anyone looking for an attorney."
- "Attorney Sam Rumph's drive and determination helped me to obtain my LTD from Brown and Williamson and my Social Security Disability. His knowledge of my case was truly remarkable and outstanding. His patience and understanding was also exceptional. Thank God for Attorney Rumph and his knowledge ...
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I am very glad we used Sam Rumph to help us after our accident.
"I am very glad we used Sam Rumph to help us after our accident. We are very pleased with the outcome and feel that Sam and his staff were really looking out for us. He guided us with great care and attention through a difficult time." -
Mr. Rumph did an outstanding job with my case and I am very pleased with the outcome.
"Just wanted to say thank you to the staff and office of Mr. Samuel Rumph for helping me when I needed honest, straight forward answers about my workers compensation case. If you are ever in need of an attorney the office of Rumph Childers is the place to call. Mr. Rumph did an outstanding job wi...