Atty. Brian M. Forbes

Atty. Brian M. Forbes

Brian M. Forbes is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, debt & lending agreements, commercial disputes and 2 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Brian M. Forbes at a glance

Brian M. Forbes is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1999) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U. (1999). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of New Hampshire B.A. magna cum laude University of New Hampshire B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian M. Forbes is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, debt & lending agreements, commercial disputes and 2 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Brian practices at K&L Gates LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian M. Forbes's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Brian M. Forbes is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian M. Forbes

Where is Brian M. Forbes's law office located?
Brian M. Forbes's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian M. Forbes handle?
Brian M. Forbes focuses on business, class action, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Brian M. Forbes practiced law?
Brian M. Forbes has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Brian M. Forbes go to law school?
Brian M. Forbes earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (—).
How can I contact Brian M. Forbes for a consultation?
You can contact Brian M. 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.

Education

J.D.
Northeastern University School of Law
- 1999
University of New Hampshire B.A. magna cum laude University of New Hampshire B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.
Admitted: 1999

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