Mr. David B. Purvis

Mr. David B. Purvis

The Manely Firm, PC
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Georgia
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David is a Partner of The Manely Firm, P.C. in Savannah, Georgia and has established himself as a thought leader in domestic and international family law. He has served as the adjunct professor of Family Law at Savannah Law School and was the adjunct professor of Domestic Relations at Savannah Law School from 2015 to 2019. David has presented at Continuing Legal Education seminars for the State Bar Mid-Year Meeting and for the Savannah Bar Association over the last couple of years on the issues of current trends in family law and access to justice. He recently presented at the Family Law Institute Continuing Legal Education seminars on assisted reproduction law and surrogacy law in Georgia.

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.


He is an active member of the community, serving as a deacon at his church and a moderator of the diaconate for 2020. David serves 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.

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
Fees
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
The Manely Firm, PC
- Current
Special Assistant Administrative Law Judge
Office of State Adminstration Hearings
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Conducted hearings for the State of Georgia's Child Abuse Registry throughout Southeast Georgia until the repeal of the statute in July 2020.
Adjunct Professor
Savannah Law School
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Owner/Attorney
Purvis Attorneys
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Attorney
Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys
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Law Clerk and Attorney
Haskin Law Offices
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Education
University System of Georgia - Georgia State University
J.D. | Juris Doctor
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Honors: 2010 Patrick J. Wiseman Moot Court Award
Activities: President, Student Bar Association Member, Moot Court Board Member, James Oglethorpe Legal Society
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University System of Georgia - Georgia State University
B.A. | History
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Awards
Super Lawyer
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Rising Star
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Super Lawyers
2010 Patrick J. Wiseman Award
Georgia State University College of Law Moot Court Board
Professional Associations
Savannah Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Supreme Court of Georgia
Admitted to Practice
- Current
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State of Georgia Court of Appeals
Admitted to Practice
- Current
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Federal District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted to Practice
- Current
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Georgia Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Northeast Georgia Bar Association
Member
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Activities: Member-at-large for Young Lawyer's Division, 2013
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Northeast Georgia Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division
Member
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Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
DUI Bootcamp
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Activities: Participant in the 2011 GACDL DUI Bootcamp 2-day seminar in Atlanta, Georgia
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Gary Christy Memorial Trial Skills Clinic
Participant
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The Airport
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After Midnight
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Settling Cases and Being Awarded For It!
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Audibles in Family Law
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Grasping Family Law’s Moral Center
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Refocus and Engage
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Ownership of Monday
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Man vs. Machine, Battleground Courthouse
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Trial Practice: The Hallway Settlement
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A Different From of Child Abuse
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Failure to Launch
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Savannah Family Law: New Digs, Same Shovel
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Venue: Savannah to Atlanta and Back
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Family Law - How Much Courage
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New Developments in Georgia Family Law 2016
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Family Law: Burning Bridges
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Opposing Counsel, The Sabers, They Battle!
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Dear Daughter (A Fictional Letter From The Mother of a Former Divorce Client)
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The All Powerful Word, "Like"
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Initiators and Resistors
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When the Hobby Takes Over
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Songs About Divorce Part II: Where the Streets Have No Name
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Songs About Divorce Part I: Highway 20 Ride
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Pass the Water, Please
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A Tale of Two Mediations
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Mele Kalikimaka and Other Holiday Traditions
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Family Law: Blessed Are the Grief Makers?
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"I do family law and 21 other practice areas"
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"I don't do family law"
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Family Law Anniversary
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Custody and the Boy Who Cried Wolf
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Calculating Military Pay in Family Law
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Changes to Georgia Family Law
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Divorce: Ex Parte Gone Wrong
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Fee Agreements and Family Law
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Picking Your Horse in Family Law
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Changed Financial Condition After Divorce
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Reputation in Family Law
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Family Law: Sex, Lies and Videotape
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Privacy and Family Law
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Divorce: Sometimes it's best to get out of the way!
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Defining Families in Family Law
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Family Law: A Resolution
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Family Law and Better Angels During the Holidays
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I am Thankful
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Child Support: Don't Mollify, Modify
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Legitimation: Don't Wait, Legitimate
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Online Dating During Divorce
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Military Divorce in Georgia
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Family Law: Mountains and Molehills
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Domestic Violence: Evil in the Dark
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Family Law: It Ain't Math
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Film Editing and Trial Practice
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Happy 4th of July, 2014
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Attorney David Purvis' 5 Ways to Fool Proof Moving On
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Divorce at Valentine's Day, Spread the Love
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Parenting Time
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Careful With That Text, Eugene, it's Evidence
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New Year, New You? Discernment Counseling
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Child Support: Living Below Poverty Level
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The Grinch Writ Large in Family Law
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Relationships: I Know Why The Caged Spouse Sings
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Happiness in Family Law
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Savannah and the Manely Firm: Why I Signed Up
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Speaking Engagements
Presenter, 37th Annual Georgia Family Law Institute, Amelia Island, FL
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
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
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
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
All Family Law Blog
Contact & Map
The Manely Firm, PC
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Savannah, GA 31401
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Cell: (866) 687-8561
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