Attorney Buddy Musgrove, a Super Lawyer for the State of Georgia, grew up outside of rural Climax, Georgia. After graduating from Bainbridge High School, Buddy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of First Radio Battalion and The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Following five years in the Marine Corps, Buddy transitioned into civilian life and earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Georgia and a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Florida State University College of Law. At Florida State, Buddy was a regular Dean’s List member, received several Book Awards, received the Sandra Barr Memorial Scholarship and was the Managing Editor of the Journal of Transnational Law & Policy.
Buddy was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2008 and has since tried dozens of cases to verdict. Prior to becoming a Plaintiff’s attorney, Buddy worked as a defense attorney at two of the largest defense firms in Georgia where he specialized in construction litigation, mass tort litigation, personal injury and premises liability litigation. Buddy’s defense experience allows him to incorporate the knowledge he gained representing defendants to help his clients recover from the negligence of others. Buddy is committed to being an advocate for his clients. His strives to help them through their recovery and get the compensation they deserve.
Buddy is admitted to practice law in all lower courts of the State of Georgia, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Georgia. Buddy has also previously been admitted as “Pro Hac” counsel in State Courts in Florida and Delaware, as well as Federal District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Buddy was named an “Attorney to Watch” in 2017 by Atlanta Attorney Magazine. Buddy was named a Super Lawyer for the State of Georgia in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 2025 and 2026. Buddy was also named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Buddy resides in Roswell, Georgia. Outside of the practice of law, Buddy is a member of First Baptist Roswell and enjoys playing golf, cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs and spending time with his wife and children.