David I. Schachter

David I. Schachter

Recognized amongst the best Divorce & Family Law Attorneys in Georgia
  • Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence
  • Georgia, Minnesota
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David I. Schachter has been recognized as one of the premier divorce lawyers in Savannah, GA. Mr. Schachter manages the Savannah office of The Schachter Law Firm, LLC. He works extensively in all facets of Divorce Law and Family Law, representing clients in Savannah and throughout Southeast Georgia in a range of matters, including: divorce, dissolution, child custody, child support issues, international child custody disputes, alimony, marital settlement agreements, and various other domestic relations matters. Prior to founding The Schachter Law Firm, LLC, Mr. Schachter both built and managed the Savannah office of two other family law firms, prior to which he practiced family law at Howard & Whatley, P.C. in Savannah. Mr. Schachter also serves as a Guardian Ad Litem for the Superior Court of Chatham County. AVVO has awarded David the Client’s Choice Award for Divorce Law and Family Law in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. David’s extensive background in various legal practice areas, gives him a unique understanding of an array of unexpected issues that often arise incidental to Divorce and Family Law matters. Mr. Schachter previously practiced law at Parker Rosen, LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he represented business owners in commercial disputes including minority shareholder claims, partnership breakups, contract disputes, real estate and employment litigation. While at Parker Rosen, David’s practice ranged from eminent domain and land use to employment law, contract disputes and general business litigation. Prior to joining Parker Rosen, Mr. Schachter practiced law at Hunter Maclean in Savannah, where he focused on business litigation and employment law. Mr. Schachter also drafted loan documents in the area of commercial finance for secured loan transactions involving millions of dollars and worked on various commercial real estate matters. Mr. Schachter clerked for the Honorable Ann Aldridge, Judge

Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
J.D. (2007) | Divorce, Family Law
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Honors: CALI Excellence Award - Family Law; CALI Excellence Award - Islamic Law; Dean's Honor List
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Touro College
B.S. (2002) | Marketing/ Management
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Honors: Dean's Honor List
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Professional Experience
Trial Attorney
The Schachter Law Firm, LLC
- Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
Bus Bombings and a Baby's Custody: Insidious Victories for Terrorism in the Context of International Custody Disputes.
Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law, Volume 38, No. 2
Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law
Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law, Volume 39, Nos. 1 & 2
Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law
Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law, Volume 37, Nos. 2 & 3
Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law
Certifications
Guardian Ad Litem
Superior Court of Chatham County
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Savannah Bar Association
Member
Current
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Minnesota Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Georgia Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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Minnesota
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Hebrew: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Firm Website
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Contact & Map
427 MONTGOMERY STREET
427 MONTGOMERY STREET
Savannah, GA 31401
Telephone: (912) 233-8883
Cell: (912) 484-8926
Fax: (912) 480-6792