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Birney O'Brian Bull

Birney O'Brian Bull

7.6

Very Good

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

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Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Adoption
    26 years, 200 cases (3 examples)

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Free Consultation (20 minutes)
  • Pro Bono (5%)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Adoption Law Office of Birney O'Brian Bull
    420 West Broughton Street
    P. O. Box 9811
    Savannah, GA 31412
    912-236-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Italian

About Me

Photos (2)

Videos (0)
At an adoption finalization hearing in a judge's office, 11/2006.
Our able assistant, Sr. Mary Ann Lang.

About me: Adoption: The Opportunity of a Lifetime --- The Choice You Can Live With! --- Mr. Bull served as President of the Board of Savannah Care Center, a crisis... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

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5 star rating

“Quick to action!”

Posted by: Kelly, 2008-10-21 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: My husband & I adopted our son 2 years ago. During the process we had some birthfather issues where he was trying to contest the adoption (without... more
5 star rating

“Couldn't have asked for a better adoption experience...”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-09-11 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I would absolutely recommend Birney's services to my closest family members and friends - and I will use him again should the opportunity ever arise.... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Gwendolyn S. Fortson Waring

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Gwendolyn Waring , Savannah (GA), 6 months ago
Howard E. Spiva

Mr. Birney Bull is well known and respected in the Savannah Community. He has an excellent reputation for being both professional and highly... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Howard Spiva , Savannah (GA), 11 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 26 years since Birney O'Brian Bull was first licensed to practice law in GA.

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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
Member Savannah Bar Association 1983–present
Pres., Board Directors Savannah Care Center 1994–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: What rights do stepchildren have in the state of...
Birney's answer: I really can't tell what you're asking.... What rights do stepchildren have to do what? more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Promoting adoption as an alternative Savannah Morning News 2008
Hart to Heart: 'You don't give back your imperfect child' Savannah Morning News 2008
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Cases
Title:
Adoption Petition, No. 2007-A-005, Bryan County Superior Court
Practice Area:
Adoption
Outcome:
Adoption granted.
Description:
Successfully handled termination of rights of birth mother, even though she was incarcerated and under scrutiny of Department of Family and Children...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Adoption and Foster Parenting Information Adoption and Foster Parenting Information Night 2008
Adoption and Crisis Pregnancy Center Clients Annual Convention of National Life Center 2008
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