Mr. David B. Purvis

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Summary

All Family Law. All Around Georgia. All Around The World.

David Purvis advocates for families in Southeast Georgia including Chatham, Liberty, Bulloch, Effingham, and Bryan Counties, and beyond. His compassion and extensive knowledge and experience in handling complex family law matters, domestically and internationally, make him an asset to the Coastal Empire's legal community.

Located adjacent to Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, David has extensive experience in handling military divorce, child support, and child custody cases. He possesses a keen understanding of the military community's unique procedures and policies and is devoted to assisting soldiers, veterans, and their families as they navigate complicated family law matters.

David has been invited to speak at several Continuing Education seminars on the topics of family law and access to justice. He serves as the Supervising Attorney for The Manely Firm's Justice Cafe, an a la carte law firm, and is an adjunct professor at Savannah law School where he teaches the Domestic Relations course. He is an active member of the community, serving as an Ambassador for the Savannah Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the Savannah Bar Association, and serving on the Pro Bono Committee for the Georgia Legal Services Program. He is annually recognized for his pro bono legal services to the Savannah community and believes access to justice should have no financial restrictions.

David is a double alumnus from Georgia State University and graduated with a B.A. in history in 2001 and from the College of Law in 2010. During law school he was the president of the Student Bar Association and received the Patrick Wiseman Moot Court Award. Prior to joining The Manely Firm, David had his own practice in Savannah and previouslt worked for Breakfield & Associates in Gainesville, Georgia where he had a general practice which included family law, criminal defense, and personal injury.

Education

University System of Georgia - Georgia State University: J.D. | Juris Doctor; 2007 - 2010; Honors: 2010 Patrick J. Wiseman Moot Court Award; Activities: President, Student Bar Association Member, Moot Court Board Member, James Oglethorpe Legal Society

University System of Georgia - Georgia State University: B.A. | History; 1997 - 2001

Professional Experience

Special Assistant Administrative Law Judge: Office of State Adminstration Hearings; Current

Adjunct Professor: Savannah Law School; 2014 - Current

Partner: The Manely Firm, PC; 2013 - Current

Owner/Attorney: Purvis Attorneys; 2013 - 2013

Attorney: Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys; 2011 - 2013

Law Clerk and Attorney: Haskin Law Offices; 2007 - 2010

Publications

Articles & Publications

Refocus and Engage: The Manely Firm, PC; December 15, 2016

Speaking Engagements

Presenter, 37th Annual Georgia Family Law Institute, Amelia Island, FL: May 23, 2019; Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.; Taught Continuing Legal Education seminar to attorneys on representing petitioners on Temporary Protective Orders.
Presenter/Trainer, GLSP Domestic Violence Temporary Protective Order Training, Savannah, GA: April 13, 2018; Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.; Taught Continuing Legal Education seminar to attorneys on representing petitioners on Temporary Protective Orders.
Presenter/Trainer, GLSP Domestic Violence Temporary Protective Order Training, Savannah, GA: June 7, 2019; Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.; Taught Continuing Legal Education seminar to attorneys on representing petitioners on Temporary Protective Orders.
Mid-Year Meeting, Expanding Access to Justice: State Bar of Georgia
Hot Topics CLE, Family Law Case Law Update: Savannah Bar Association
Hot Topics CLE, Sex Lies and Digital Files: Family Law Evidence in the Digital Age: Savannah Bar Association
Guest Lecture: Savannah Law School; Georgia Practice and Procedure

Certifications

Children in Between Online Seminar Training: Children in Between

Awards

Rising Star: Super Lawyers; 2017

2010 Patrick J. Wiseman Award: Georgia State University College of Law Moot Court Board; 2010

Professional Associations

Savannah Bar Association: Member; 2013 - Current

Supreme Court of Georgia: Admitted to Practice; 2011 - Current

State of Georgia Court of Appeals: Admitted to Practice; 2011 - Current

Federal District Court, Northern District of Georgia: Admitted to Practice; 2011 - Current

Georgia Bar Association: Member; 2010 - Current

Northeast Georgia Bar Association: Member; 2011 - 2013; Activities: Member-at-large for Young Lawyer's Division, 2013

Northeast Georgia Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division: Member; 2011 - 2013

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: DUI Bootcamp; 2011 - 2011; Activities: Participant in the 2011 GACDL DUI Bootcamp 2-day seminar in Atlanta, Georgia