Atty. Brian Lyle Forbes

Atty. Brian Lyle Forbes

Mr. Brian Lyle Forbes is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation and arbitration, litigation.

La Jolla La Jolla 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Lyle Forbes at a glance

Brian Lyle Forbes is a litigation, insurance, and adr attorney based in La Jolla, California. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Tax Court (1989). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1974) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of S and Supreme Court Bar Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers Hildebrandt Institute (Member, Law Firm General Counsel Roundtable) Beazley (Syndicate at Lloyds) LPL Advisory Council. Serands clients in La Jolla, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Brian Lyle Forbes is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation and arbitration, litigation
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Brian practices in La Jolla, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Lyle Forbes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Lyle Forbes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brian Lyle Forbes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Brian Lyle Forbes is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Brian Lyle Forbes is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in La Jolla are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Lyle Forbes

Where is Brian Lyle Forbes's law office located?
Brian Lyle Forbes's law practice is located in La Jolla, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Lyle Forbes handle?
Brian Lyle Forbes focuses on litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian Lyle Forbes practiced law?
Brian Lyle Forbes has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Brian Lyle Forbes go to law school?
Brian Lyle Forbes earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Brian Lyle Forbes for a consultation?
You can contact Brian Lyle Forbes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian Lyle Forbes received?
Brian Lyle Forbes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1974
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1990
Texas
Admitted: 2000

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