PLG Appoints Jay French as COO

Padgett Law Group (PLG) is pleased to announce that the firm has appointed Jay French as Chief Operating Officer (COO). French immediately assumes duties related to the day-to-day oversight and management of the firm’s operational activities associated with its creditors rights’ legal practice. PLG offers comprehensive default legal services in Florida, where the firm originated over 25 years ago; Georgia; Tennessee; Arkansas; and Texas. French is based out of the firm’s Atlanta office in the city’s financial services hub of Buckhead.
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In his new role, French will report directly to Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Timothy D. Padgett. French previously provided management consulting services to the firm and steps into his role with a deep understanding of the firm’s work, people, and practice.

“Jay’s industry and corporate experience helped us reshape ourselves internally to better face the future of this business. After nearly a year of that process, it became clear that Jay had a long-term home at PLG and we couldn’t be more excited about this permanent addition to and expansion of our executive leadership team,” said Timothy D. Padgett, PLG Founder and CEO.

French has held numerous senior leadership roles in telecommunications, information technology, and financial services. His previous industry experience includes over three years as Vice President of Client Financial Services for Prommis Solutions. French holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Auburn University and an MBA in Finance from the Stetson School of Business and Economics at Mercer University - Atlanta. In his spare time, French spends time with his wife and three young adult children. He enjoys an active healthy lifestyle, while serving others through his genealogy expertise. Click here to contact Jay.