David S. Ballard
A Fayette County native, David S. Ballard returned to Fayetteville to practice law in 2014.
David graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia in 2007 with bachelor's degrees in history and political science and a master's degree in public administration.
In 2011, David graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law. While in law school, David served on the editorial and executive boards of the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law and led the school's honor court. He also was named UGA's most outstanding moot court board member for 2011 and won the William King Meadow Award, presented by the faculty and graduating class annually to the graduate who best exemplifies integrity, responsibility, the high standards of the legal profession, and a keen sense of humor necessary to afford a proper human perspective to the resolution of legal problems.
David's practice includes bankruptcy, civil litigation, and criminal defense. A seasoned litigator and trial attorney, David has handled scores of cases in state and federal courts throughout Georgia, including scores of contested hearings and several jury trials. He also serves as city attorney for the Town of Woolsey. For David, practicing law is more than just a job; it is a calling. David takes great pleasure in helping people during their time of need. David's goal in every case is to achieve the best possible result for his client that the facts and law allow. He also strives to keep his clients informed about the progress of their case and to be a good steward of their financial resources.
David holds an AV-Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating a lawyer can receive for legal ability and ethical conduct. He is also rated "Superb" by AVVO and was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
David is a proud member of the Peachtree City Rotary Club and is a former President of the Fayette County Bar Association. He is also an adjunct professor at Georgia Military College in Fayetteville. David, his wife, and children reside in the Brooks area and attend New Vision Church.
David graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia in 2007 with bachelor's degrees in history and political science and a master's degree in public administration.
In 2011, David graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law. While in law school, David served on the editorial and executive boards of the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law and led the school's honor court. He also was named UGA's most outstanding moot court board member for 2011 and won the William King Meadow Award, presented by the faculty and graduating class annually to the graduate who best exemplifies integrity, responsibility, the high standards of the legal profession, and a keen sense of humor necessary to afford a proper human perspective to the resolution of legal problems.
David's practice includes bankruptcy, civil litigation, and criminal defense. A seasoned litigator and trial attorney, David has handled scores of cases in state and federal courts throughout Georgia, including scores of contested hearings and several jury trials. He also serves as city attorney for the Town of Woolsey. For David, practicing law is more than just a job; it is a calling. David takes great pleasure in helping people during their time of need. David's goal in every case is to achieve the best possible result for his client that the facts and law allow. He also strives to keep his clients informed about the progress of their case and to be a good steward of their financial resources.
David holds an AV-Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating a lawyer can receive for legal ability and ethical conduct. He is also rated "Superb" by AVVO and was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
David is a proud member of the Peachtree City Rotary Club and is a former President of the Fayette County Bar Association. He is also an adjunct professor at Georgia Military College in Fayetteville. David, his wife, and children reside in the Brooks area and attend New Vision Church.