Biography

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

Practice Areas

• Divorce
• Family Law
• Domestic Violence

Education

• Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  2007
• Touro College
  2002

Professional Experience

• The Schachter Law Firm, LLC
  Trial Attorney
  2013

Awards

• Client's Choice Award - Child Custody
  Avvo
  2017
• Client's Choice Award - Divorce
  Avvo
  2017
• Client's Choice Award - Family Law
  Avvo
  2017
• Top Divorce Attorney - Superb 10.0 Rating
  Avvo
  2017
• AV Preeminent
  Martindale Hubbell
  2017
• AV Preeminent
  Martindale Hubbell
  2016
• Client's Choice Award - Child Custody
  Avvo
  2016
• Client's Choice Award - Divorce
  Avvo
  2016
• Client's Choice Award - Family Law
  Avvo
  2016
• Top Divorce Attorney - Superb 10.0 Rating
  Avvo
  2016
• Georgia's Legal Elite - Family Law
  Georgia Trend
  2016
• AV Preeminent
  Martindale Hubbell
  2015
• Client's Choice Award - Child Custody
  Avvo
  2015
• Client's Choice Award - Divorce
  Avvo
  2015
• Client's Choice Award - Family Law
  Avvo
  2015
• Top Divorce Attorney - Superb 10.0 Rating
  Avvo
  2015
• Nation's Top One Percent of Family Law Attorneys
  National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  2015
• Georgia's Legal Elite - Family Law
  Georgia Trend
  2015
• AV Preeminent
  Martindale Hubbell
  2014
• Client's Choice Award - Child Custody
  Avvo
  2014
• Client's Choice Award - Divorce
  Avvo
  2014
• Client's Choice Award - Family Law
  Avvo
  2014
• Top Divorce Attorney - Superb 10.0 Rating
  Avvo
  2014
• Client's Choice Award - Child Custody
  Avvo
  2013
• Client's Choice Award - Divorce
  Avvo
  2013
• Client's Choice Award - Family Law
  Avvo
  2013
• Top Divorce Attorney - Superb 10.0 Rating
  Avvo
  2013
• Client's Choice Award - Family Law
  Avvo
  2012
• Client's Choice Award - Divorce
  Avvo
  2012
• Client's Choice Award - Child Custody
  Avvo
  2012

Associations

• American Bar Association
• Savannah Bar Association
• Minnesota Bar Association
• Georgia Bar Association

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