Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Always), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
Photos (3)
Videos (0)
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Adoption: The Opportunity of a Lifetime --- The Choice You Can Live With!
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Adoption client,
2010-10-30
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....
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Posted by:
Michelle,
2010-10-28
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...
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Peer Endorsements
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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...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
James Blackburn
, Savannah (GA), Almost 2 years ago
Birney is passionate about adoption, and about his clients. He is also superb writer! He is the attorney in Savannah for adoptions!
Endorsement from lawyer:
Catherine Bowman
, Savannah (GA), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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29 years since Birney O'Brian Bull was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Georgia |
Active Member in Good Standing
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1983 |
01/13/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Attorney at
Adoption Law Office of Birney O'Brian Bull
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2003–present
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Senior Staff Attorney at
Chatham Superior Court
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1997–2003
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Associate at
James E. Starnes, Esq.
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1996–1997
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Attorney at
Birney O'Brian Bull, Esq.
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1991–1996
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Partner at
Ranitz, Mahoney, Forbes & Coolidge, P.C.
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1985–1991
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Law Clerk at
State Court of Chatham County
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1983–1985
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Georgia |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1983 |
| Wake Forest University |
Political Theory |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1980 |
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Awards
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| 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 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Fellow |
Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers |
2010-present
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| Board Member |
Savannah Care Center |
2010-present
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| Advisor |
Savannah Christian Church Adoption Ministry |
2008-present
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| Member |
Savannah Catholic Lawyers Guild |
2007-present
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| Chair, Programs Committee |
Gateway Behavioral Health Services |
2006-present
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| Community Service Board Member |
Gateway Behavioral Health Services |
2004-present
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| Member |
Savannah Bar Association |
1983-present
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| Pres., Board Directors |
Savannah Care Center |
1994-2008
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| LocSec, NwsLtr. Ed. |
Mensa |
1981-1988
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| Founder |
Federalist Society chapter - UGA Law School |
1982-1983
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 12
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Cases
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Outcome: Adoption granted.
Outcome: Adoption Granted.
Outcome: Erroneous Juvenile Court Ruling Corrected
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Publications
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See all 9 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| 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 |
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