About David
Biography
David Sarif is a highly regarded, experienced, and top rated divorce and family law attorney who has received many awards and honors over the years. He has contributed to stories for CBS Atlanta, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, ESPN Outside the Lines, and Divorce Lawyer Magazine. Mr. Sarif has also prepared materials for, written articles for, and presented at various Continuing Legal Education seminars for organizations such as the American Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association, the National Business Institute, the Law Education Institute, and Henning Mediation and Arbitration Service.
He enjoys representing clients from all works of life and wholeheartedly strives to fight for his client's rights and interests.
David was born in Cape Town, South Africa and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. Mr. Sarif subsequently attended Georgia State University College of Law and graduated in May 2004. In law school, Mr. Sarif achieved accolades including a CALI award and the top grade in Securities, Interests, and Liens.
Selected Honors:
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Georgia Trend Magazine Legal Elite
2009 - 2017 Super Lawyers Magazine and Atlanta Magazine
Program Chair and Moderator for the Atlanta Bar Association Program: Tax and Forensic Accounting Issues in Divorce Cases
Co-Chair of the Atlanta Bar Association CLE by the Hour
Moderator for ABA Fall Conference: A Lawyer's Guide to Confronting Mental Health Experts
Appointed Chair of the Trial Practice & Techniques Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Family Law
Atlanta Bar Association CLE Board of Trustees
Chair of ABA Custody Committee
Member of the American Bar Association's Advisory Panel
Moderator for the American Bar Association program "Preparing for Trial: You’ve Tried to Settle, Now Prepare to Win"
Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta
Adjunct Professor of Law at John Marshall Law School
Mr. Sarif is trained as a trial attorney, a collaborative lawyer, and also a Guardian Ad Litem. Mr. Sarif handles all divorce and family law related matters.
Top Rated Atlanta Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Top Rated Child Custody Attorney
Experienced and Top Rated Atlanta Child Support Attorney
Top Rated Divorce Attorney
Top Rated Atlanta Family Law Lawyer
Experienced and Top Rated Atlanta Georgia Prenuptial Agreement Attorney
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
21 years
21 years
21 years
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 21 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Naggiar & Sarif, LLC
Fax
3490 Piedmont Rd NE, One Securities Centre, Suite 1450, Atlanta, GA, 30305
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Online Presence
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David Gregory Sarif's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 37 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Max | July 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Simply the best
David represented me in my divorce case and cannot thank him enough. Super responsive and very smart.
Posted by Stephanie | August 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Best Divorce Lawyer in Atlanta
I interviewed a few lawyers whose names I got from other professionals. I went with David because of his bedside manner and the fact he told me how to save money through the divorce process while I felt the other lawyers just viewed me as a money stream. He gave me great advise and was always very re...
Posted by Aliaa | January 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Best attorney in Atlanta
David And his team were amazing and on top of things! They represented me in a very difficult and ugly divorce case and made sure me and my kids were taken care of. Most importantly they got me the custody of my three kids that I should have after being the caregiver since they were born. I will fore...
Posted by Robert | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Fantastic
I had a fantastic experience working with David. He is a tremendous advocate for his clients. Highly recommend
Posted by Kelly Carpenter | March 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Naggiar & Sarif Family Law Firm.
Unfortunately 25 years of marriage went up in smoke because the husband decided in a drunken stupor to break the wife's arm. This firm came with a strong referral from a friend and judge. David Sarif is absolutely a fantastic family law attorney. David's professionalism and personality makes for a g...
David Gregory Sarif's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a highly skilled and respected lawyer."
"David is a knowledgeable, strong, and professional advocate for his clients. David is also great at working as a Guardian ad Litem in contentious custody matters."
"I have worked with David both as an opposing counsel and as a co counsel. He is both knowledgeable and professional. He offers the perfect balance of being easy to work with while zealously representing his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer."
"David is a very skilled advocate for his clients, both in and out of court. He is professional in his approach, always willing to discuss settlement options, and skilled in his courtroom techniques. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking strong family law representation."
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"I strongly endorse David Sarif. He is an excellent family attorney who works hard for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is an active member of the family law bar. As such, he stays on top of current trends in the law. David is also known as a competent and ethical member of the Bar."
"I have worked with David as co-counsel and as opposing counsel on cases throughout my practice. David is a knowledgeable, zealous advocate for his clients. More importantly, he is professional with opposing counsel and uses his best efforts to resolve the case amicably without incurring unnecessary cost."
"David can help turn a highly contested case into a successful past time. He fights hard for his clients and is a great lawyer."
"David is a very bright, capable, skilled, and thoughtful advocate. He is highly endorsed."
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"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. He was opposing counsel on a matter recently. He did an excellent job advocating for his client."
"David Sarif is extremely knowledgeable and well known in the legal community. I have not hesitated to refer clients to him and will do so in the future. His attention to detail and compassion for his clients place him head and shoulders above other attorneys in his area."
"David is one of the finest, most competent and compassionate family law attorneys out there. Simply put, he is excellent."
"David is an outstanding attorney. He is extremely professional and well versed in the area of Family law. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2015
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2013
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine
2004
CALI award in Securities Interests and Liens, Georgia State University College of Law
Associations
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationChairman: Custody Committee
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationSponsorship & Fundraising Committee
2010 - Present
American Bar Association, Trial Practice and Techniques CommitteeChair
2010 - Present
American Bar Association Advisory PanelMember
2013 - 2014
John Marshall Law SchoolAdjunct Professor teaching Family Law
2010 - 2013
Atlanta Bar Association CLE Board of TrusteesMember at Large
Sample of Legal Cases
Supreme Court reversed part of the award and ruled in favor of our client on this point.
Trial Court rulings affirmed by Georgia Supreme Court. Client prevailed.
Education
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2016
Hot Tips Panel
2016
Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements
2015
Ashley Madison Litigation
2015
2014
2014
Family Law: Effective Legal Brief Writing
2014
Old and New Solutions in High Conflict Custody Cases
2013
2013
Cross Examining the Mental Health Expert
2012
Keeping the Court Awake: How to Effectively Present Tax Evidence at Trial
2011
Family Law Nuts and Bolts
2011
2011
Preparing for Trial: You’ve Tried to Settle, Now Prepare to Win
2010
2010
2009
60 Tips in 60 minutes
Publications
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Languages
English