David Benton Purvis
The Manely Firm, PC • Savannah, GA
Child CustodyFamily Divorce & Separation Alimony
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Contact
Email
david@allfamilylaw.com
Phone
(912) 912-7487
Website
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Address
2 E Bryan Street, Savannah, GA, 31401, US
Professional
About
David Purvis advocates for families in Southeast Georgia and beyond as a partner at The Manely Firm, P.C., with practice areas that include divorce, child custody, support, and international Hague matters. He has successfully argued before Georgia’s appellate courts, tried international abduction cases in federal district courts, and frequently accepts pro hac vice appointments for complex disputes nationwide. David served as a Special Assistant Administrative Law Judge for the State’s Child Abuse Registry, was adjunct faculty at Savannah Law School (2015–2019), and presents continuing-education programs on current family-law trends and assisted-reproduction and surrogacy law. Based adjacent to Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, he has deep experience with military family-law issues and is committed to assisting service members and veterans. An active community leader, David chairs the Wilmington Island Presbyterian Preschool Board, serves as an elder, has been an ambassador for the Savannah Chamber, and has earned recognition from Savannah Magazine, Connect Savannah, Savannah Morning News, Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite, and Super Lawyers. He holds a B.A. (2001) and J.D. (2010) from Georgia State University.
About Child Custody Law
Child custody attorneys help parents establish and modify custody arrangements. They advocate for the best interests of children in custody disputes. Common matters include custody disputes, visitation rights, custody modifications, parenting plans.
Credentials
Education
2010 Georgia State University Juris Doctor 2001 Georgia State University B.A
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2019 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2018 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2017 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2012 Client's Choice Award, Avvo 2010 Patrick J. Wiseman Award, Georgia State University Moot Court Board
Publications
2016 The Manely Firm, P.C. Blog Too Late 2014 The Manely Firm Website New Year, New You? - Discernment Counseling 2014 www.AllFAmilyLaw.com Careful With That Text Eugene, It's Evidence 2014 The Manely Firm Parenting Time 2014 The Manely Firm website Divorce at Valentine's Day: Spread the Love
Associations
2014 - Present Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Ambassador 2013 - Present Savannah Bar Association 2014 - 2015 Arts Resource Collective Savannah Board of Directors 2012 - 2012 Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Senator 2011 - 2013 Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Speaking
2019 37th Annual Georgia Family Law Institute Bringing Up Baby: The Changing Face of Family: ART, IVF, and Surrogacy 2016 State Bar of Georgia Mid-Year Meeting Access to Justice CLE Panel 2016 Savannah Bar Association's annual Continuing Legal Education seminar Family Law Case Law Update 2010 Georgia State University JD Hooding Ceremony Graduation Speaker
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Updated: May 28, 2026