About David Burroughs
David Burroughs
Family Law Attorney
David Burroughs Law focuses on Family Law including Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce. David has been practicing law for over 48 years and, just recently, retired as the Magistrate Judge for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit.
Family Law
Child Custody, Child Support & Divorce
Family Lawyer in Gainesville, GA
Phone: 770-530-1287
DAVID BURROUGHS RESUME
EDUCATION:
HIGH SCHOOL: Madison County High School, 1966
COLLEGE: Oxford College of Emory University, 1968
Emory University, 1970 (BA History)
LAW SCHOOL: University of Georgia, 1974 (Juris Doctor)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Governmental Research Analyst, Institute of Government, University of Georgia, 1974-75
• Associate, Law Offices of John Ray Nicholson, 1975-76
• General Counsel and Director of Development Services,
Georgia Mountains Area Planning and Development Commission
(now Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center), 1976 to 1982
• Partner, Law Firm of Hulsey, Oliver, & Mahar – Gainesville, Georgia, 1982 to 1987
• Partner, Law Firm of Burroughs & LeFevre – Gainesville, Georgia, 1987 to 1996
• Owner & Sole Partner, Law Office of David Burroughs – Gainesville and Dawsonville, 1996-1999
• Judge, State Court of Hall County, GA, 1999-2001
• Owner & Sole Partner, Law Office of David Burroughs – Gainesville, 2001-2007
• Judge, Magistrate Court of Hall County, GA, 2007-2021
• Owner & Sole Partner, Law Office of David Burroughs – Gainesville, 2022-Present
BAR MEMBERSHIP
• State Bar of Georgia (Local Government Law Section, Vice-chairperson, 1980-81, Chairperson, 1981-82; Co-chairperson, Local Government Law Section/Georgia APA Zoning Committee, 1982-83)
• Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association
PUBLICATIONS
• Author, A City and County Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act, Institute of Government, University of Georgia, 1975
• Author, “The Federal Wage-Hour Law, Its County Application,” Georgia County Government Magazine, February 1975
• Co-author, “Meeting Modem Personnel Requirements,” Handbook for Georgia Mayors and Councilmen, Institute of Government, University of Georgia, 1984, 1993
• Co-author, “Personnel Management,” Handbook for Georgia County Commissioners, Institute of Government, University of Georgia, 1986, 1993
COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES
• Northeast Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America
Member, Board of Directors, 2002-2006
• Northeast Georgia Chapter, Red Cross
Member, Board of Directors, 2003-2009
• Rotary Club of Gainesville, 1987-2019
Georgia Rotary Student Program Host Family, 1994-95
Board of Directors, 1995-97
President, 2000-2001
• Oxford College of Emory University
Member, Board of Counselors, 1995-1999
Member, Alumni Association Board of Directors, 1999-present
• Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Member
• First United Methodist Church of Gainesville
Senior High UMYF Counselor 1977-80, 1981-82
Vice-chairperson, Long Range Planning Committee, 1983-84
Chairperson, Long Range Planning Implementation Committee, 1985-87
Member, Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, 1984-87, 1993-97
Preschool Board of Directors, 1988-1990 (Chairperson, 1989-1990)
Chairperson, Education Work Area, Council on Ministries, 1991-1992
Teacher, Open Door Sunday School Class, 1994-present
• Dawson County Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors, 1996-1999
• Emory University Association of Emory Alumni
Member, Board of Governors, 1995-1999
• Gainesville College Foundation
Member, Board of Trustees, 1993-1996
• Rape Response, Inc.
Board of Directors, 1994-2003
• Gateway House, Inc. (Family Violence Shelter)
Board of Directors, 1982-1995
• Northeastern Circuit Family Violence Task Force
Member, 1995-1999
Co-Chair, Law Enforcement and the Courts Committee, 1995-1997
• Gainesville Ballet Company
Board of Directors, 1997-1999
Treasurer, 1998-1999
• Gainesville Jaycees
Orientation and Leadership in Action Chairman 1978-79
Jaycee of the Year 1979
Board of Directors 1979-80
Treasurer 1980-81, 1982-83
• Civitan Club of Gainesville
Secretary 1977-78
Board of Directors 1979-80
President 1984-85
Outstanding Service Award 1979
Life Member, Georgia District North Civitan Foundation, 1980
• Elachee Nature Science Center
Board of Directors, 1982-84
• Lanier Symphony Orchestra
Board of Directors, 1991-1994
Krewe of Lanier, 1994-2003