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I have over 35 years of extensive experience in all areas of family law. I specialize in high asset divorce and custody itigation. My practice includes cases involving custody, parental alientation, alimony, legitimation, paternity, child support, contempt, enforcement and prenuptial and post nuptial agreement issues.
I have received numerous awards such as a Best Lawyer in America, a top 100 Georgia and Florida Family Law Attorney, Martindale Hubbel AV rated preeminent lawyer, by Legal Elite, and by Super Lawyers. I am Board Certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in Marital and Family Law. I also have been a leader both in the legal profession and in the community. I have served as a director and chairman on multiple boards. While practicing in Florida, I has served on the Executive Council of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar. While serving as co-chairman of the Florida Family Law Equitable Distribution Committee, I co-drafted the current Florida Equitable Distribtion. I have lectured frequently to attorneys and law students on various marital and family law topics. In addition to this involvement, I am admitted to the bars of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
My wife and I relocated to Atlanta four years ago to join our three children and their families. I have three adult children who all reside in Atlanta and two incredibly precious granddaughters and one on the way. My hobbies include spending quality time with my family. I am a passionate University of Georgia football fan.
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Chat withState: Georgia
Acquired: 2013
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1988
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State: Alabama
Acquired: 1983
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3490 Piedmont Rd. NE, Suite 1150, Atlanta, GA, 30305
5 Client Reviews
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Posted by Shayla | March 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent attorney!!! Highly recommended!!!
David came highly recommended to me by other lawyers when I was going through my divorce. From the moment I contacted him, I knew I was in great hands! He handled my divorce with professionalism, knowledge, compassion, and overall excellence! He was my advocate at a time when I felt alone and overwhe...
Posted by Matthew | October 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Dedicated & Hardworking- Highly Recommeded!
I retained David to assist me in receiving primary residency and decision making for my son. Years before, I hired a different law firm and they left many stones unturned. David was knowledgeable, thorough, dedicated, hardworking, kind, and successful in helping me. He helped to clean up the mess of ...
Posted by Darice | January 22, 2015 | Family
Hard To Come By Attorney Who Is Reputable, Experienced, Reliable AND Has Not Lost The Human Element
David Garfinkel was my family law attorney during a very difficult and stressful child custody battle. Initially, I chose David to represent me because of his many years of experience as a Board Certified Family Law Attorney who also received the Super Star Attorney rating for the last 8 consecutive ...
"I served with David on the committee that determines which lawyers shall earn the status of being Board Certified in Marital and Family Law. He is a leader among lawyers, is extremely knowledgeable in the law and is well respected in the legal community."
Family lawyer
2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2014
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2013
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Hernandez Professionalism Award, Florida Family Law American Inns of Court
1994
Board Certified - Marital & Family Law, Florida Bar
2015 - Present
Attorney, Levine Smith Snider & Wilson
Executive Council
Past Chairman
Member
Member
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
MPA
1973
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
The Shield and the Sword: Protecting Yourself and Your Client in the Practice of Family Law
English