Birney O'Brian Bull

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Italian

About Me

Photos (3)

Videos (0)

At an adoption finalization hearing in a judge's office, 11/2006.
Our able assistant, Sr. Mary Ann Lang.

Adoption: The Opportunity of a Lifetime --- The Choice You Can Live With! The AVVO Rating ... This number is thought by many lawyers to be helpful in some... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Adoption of twin boys”

Posted by: a Adoption client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: My husband and I wanted to adopt our twin grandsons whom we had custody of. They were born out of state, and neither birth parent could be found.... more
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5 star rating

“Fabulous Adoption Lawyer”

Posted by: Michelle, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: My family's experience with this lawyer and his staff was amazing. I was not the easiest client in that I had a ton of questions and was constantly... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

14 endorsements


Joshua Sabert Lowther

Birney has used his considerable legal knowledge and skill to develop and nurture a very niche adoption practice that is nothing less than impressive.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Lowther , Savannah (GA), 6 days ago
James B. Blackburn Jr

I endorse this lawyer's work. Birney is not only an excellent adoption lawyer he is a very fine appellate lawyer too. His decision to practice... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Blackburn , Savannah (GA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

29 years since Birney O'Brian Bull was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 1983 04/11/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Adoption Law Office of Birney O'Brian Bull 2003–present
Senior Staff Attorney at Chatham Superior Court 1997–2003
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Georgia Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983
Wake Forest University Political Theory BA - Bachelor of Arts 1980

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AmJur Award, Highest Grade in Future Interests Law School Class AmJur / West Publishing 1982
Cum Laude / Dean's List all 4 years of college Wake Forest University 1980

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Fellow Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers 2010-present
Board Member Savannah Care Center 2010-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 12
Answers: 187 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
20 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
43 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
BiS Newsmakers, the movers, the shakers, the risk-takers BiS (Business in Savannah) 2011
Birney Bull, The Adoption Attorney and Special Father Something Special Magazine 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Adoption and Social Justice Social Justice, Life, and Adoption 2011
Adoption Ain't What It Used to Be Adoption in American Society 2011
See all 10 speaking engagements