About David P.
David P. DeSantis brings a legal education rooted in the Northeast to his work at Nave Law Office. He earned his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law after completing a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and History at the State University of New York at Oneonta. Those schools shaped his understanding of law, policy and the historical forces that often underpin family disputes.
His time at Syracuse exposed him to the practical and procedural sides of law. Classroom study was paired with the typical demands of legal writing and advocacy. The undergraduate years at SUNY Oneonta rounded out his grasp of government, institutions and the historical context that frames many courtroom issues.
DeSantis practices in New York. He serves as a lawyer at Nave Law Office and has taken on roles that intersect with family court concerns. He is a member of the Madison County Lawyer for the Child Panel. That certification places him in the role of an independent advocate for children's interests in court proceedings. In that capacity he speaks for minors in custody, visitation and other family court matters where the child's voice is required but cannot be expressed through a parent.
At Nave Law Office, his caseload has included matters that touch family dynamics and child welfare. He represents parties and appears in hearings that require balancing legal standards with the practical needs of families. His work involves drafting pleadings, preparing for hearings and advising clients about the procedural steps that influence outcomes in family court.
Colleagues describe him as steady in court and clear in communication. He favors plain language when explaining options to clients. That approach helps people make decisions under pressure. DeSantis also works with other professionals who often appear in family cases, such as guardians ad litem, social service providers and mental health evaluators.
Outside of court, he keeps current through continuing legal education and the routine demands of practice. He maintains professional ties within the legal community and participates in the local processes that support the Lawyer for the Child panel.
He practices law at Nave Law Office and serves clients in New York on matters that involve children and family court proceedings.
