David I. Schachter
Recognized amongst the best Divorce & Family Law Attorneys in GeorgiaDavid 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
- 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
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Georgia
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- Minnesota
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Hebrew: Spoken, Written
- Trial Attorney
- The Schachter Law Firm, LLC
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- 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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- AV Preeminent
- Martindale Hubbell
- American Bar Association
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- Savannah Bar Association
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- Minnesota Bar Association
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- Georgia Bar Association
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- 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
- Guardian Ad Litem
- Superior Court of Chatham County
