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David I. Schachter - Savannah, GA

427 Montgomery Street Savannah, GA 31401

Updated: 06/06/2018

Savannah Divorce Lawyer

Overview

David I. Schachter practices law at The Schachter Law Firm, LLC. He works extensively in all facets of Divorce and Family Law, 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 when requested by the court to assist in that capacity. AVVO has awarded David the Client's Choice Award for Divorce Law and Family Law in both 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

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, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, in the summer of 2005.

While in law school, Mr. Schachter was a member of the Executive Editorial Board of the Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law, upon which he served as Articles Editor. Case Western Reserve University School of Law named Mr. Schachter to the Dean's Honor List for five semesters and awarded him two CALI Excellence Awards, including an award in the area of Family Law. During law school David focused much of his studies on the area of family law under the tutelage of renowned Cleveland, Ohio family law attorney Andrew Zashin of Zashin & Rich Co. L.P.A. a.k.a "The Divorcing Woman's Best Friend." David also clerked for Mr. Zashin during law school. As acknowledged by Attorney Zashin in the Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Mr. Schachter served as a Major Contributor on the international family law article "Bus Bombings and a Baby's Custody: Insidious Victories for Terrorism in the Context of International Custody Disputes" which was published in the summer of 2008 issue.

About David I. Schachter

Practice Areas

  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Dissolution
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support Issues
  • International Child Custody Disputes
  • Alimony
  • Marital Settlement Agreements
  • Domestic Relations Matters

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney

Languages

  • Hebrew

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia
  • Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Supreme Court of Georgia

Specialties and Certifications

  • Guardian Ad Litem, Superior Court of Chatham County

Other Affiliations

  • Superior Court of Chatham County (Guardian Ad Litem)

Education

  • Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio
    J.D.
    Honors: Dean’s Honor List for five semesters
    Honors: Two CALI Excellence Awards, including an award in the area of Family Law
    Law Journal: Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law, Member of the Executive Editorial Board and Articles Editor
  • Touro College, New York, New York
    B.S.
    Major: Marketing/Management

Fraternities and Sororities

  • Delta Theta Phi

Past Positions

  • Howard & Whatley, P.C. in Savannah
  • Parker Rosen, LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Hunter Maclean in Savannah
  • Honorable Ann Aldridge, Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Clerk, in the summer of 2005
  • Attorney Andrew Zashin of Zashin & Rich Co. L.P.A. a.k.a “The Divorcing Woman’s Best Friend”, Clerk

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Included on the 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2019 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2018 Georgia Super Lawyers list

View the profile for David I. Schachter on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • Client’s Choice Award for Divorce Law and Family Law, AVVO, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016

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427 Montgomery Street Savannah, GA 31401

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Articles

  • Major Contributor on the international family law article “Bus Bombings and a Baby’s Custody: Insidious Victories for Terrorism in the Context of International Custody Disputes” which was published in the summer of 2008 issue

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By Anonymous on Aug. 12, 2021

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Mr. David I. Schachter, Esq. won my case and truly changed my life. I can can think of no better way to thank him than to write about what he did for me and my family so that others know who to turn to for the best possible results. I was facing a situation of paying lifetime alimony and had already paid it for many years with no hope for relief. We had been to court many times over the years and I had all but lost hope that I would ever obtain relief. The attorney representing my ex was the most atrocious human being. After decades of this never-ending alimony obligation having such a negative an impact on me that it literally almost destroyed my ability to function David used his brilliant mind, his tremendous legal and courtroom expertise and ability (I have had many attorneys over the years and he was by far the best), and he utilized his skill and ingenuity to literally turn everything my ex said and had done against her. In doing so, David exposed my ex-wife and her attorney for the liars and frauds that they are. Quite simply- he was brilliant. Although the process took quite some time due to courts and judges, the wait paid off! David Schachter freed me from this lifetime alimony obligation which had no end in sight. Over the years this situation had caused me to contemplate dark places and the only way I ever saw that I could ever be free was if I no longer was alive. Thanks to David I don't have to think that way any longer. I will never forget the day that Mr. Schachter called me on the phone to let me know the judge's ruling: David had accomplished the seemingly impossible and ended my lifetime alimony obligation. There are only 2 other events that I can recall in my life where I can so vividly remember where I was and what was said - the day I was accepted to medical school and an unforgettable historical event. Thank you so much David for everything you have done for me and my family. Bless you and the work that you do.

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By BJ F. on Aug. 11, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

David Schachter is the best family law and child custody attorney around these parts. I would even say he?s the best attorney a client could hire in Georgia. I have had many prior lawyers over the years between my divorce and modification cases, and I can honestly say that Mr. Schachter is the best lawyer I?ve ever hired. He is highly respected and came highly recommended to me by a court employee who had seen him in action in past court proceedings and was herself super impressed. Mr. Schachter actually practices about 2 hours away from the county where my case was heard, but our Judge was familiar with him and was also impressed from past cases David had handled in front of him. In the end I am a father who thanks to Mr. Schachter has primary custody of my children. That?s unusual in this part of Georgia. David?s a great strategist and he makes all the difference in a case. He is the type of warrior you want on your side in the courtroom. He?s not intimidated and he doesn?t back down. He?s also very clever at getting the other side to admit things when they try to lie, which is actually something Mr. Schachter got my ex caught up on and exposed her in the first 2 minutes of the trial. Take it from me because I know from past experience what happens when you hire the wrong lawyer. While Mr. Schachter is the most expensive lawyer I?ve ever hired, I can confidently say that you get what you pay for, and he was worth every extra dollar I paid to hire him. David is the best lawyer at what he does in South Georgia, and the type of lawyer who makes all the difference in a case. Best decision I ever made since getting divorced hands-down.

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