Atty. David A. Forehand, Jr.
David was born and raised in Cordele, and apart from years away at school in Macon, at Mercer University, and several years recently in Atlanta, he has lived here all his life. David graduated with honors from Crisp County High School in 1981.
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David A. Forehand, Jr. is an Attorney based in Cordele, Georgia, practicing at David A. Forehand, Jr. Attorney at Law. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on real estate and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Courts, Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh C (1988), All Courts of the State of Georgia (1988), and Georgia (1988). Educated at Mercer Law School (J.D., 1988) and Mercer University Bachelor's Economics and History, summa cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cordele, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David was born and raised in Cordele, and apart from years away at school in Macon, at Mercer University, and several years recently in Atlanta, he has lived here all his life
- David graduated with honors from Crisp County High School in 1981
- He graduated summa cum laude from Mercer University in Macon in 1985, with degrees in Economics and History, and a minor in German
- He completed his law degree, cum laude from Mercer Law School in 1988
- He was Editor of Mercer Law Review’s Annual Survey of Georgia Law for 1988 and was on Mercer’s intrastate and national moot court teams
- He has also co-authored chapters in legal books and written legal articles
- He speaks passable Spanish and German
- David has been a lawyer since 1988
- He is admitted to the trial and appellate state and federal courts in Georgia
- He has tried and argued cases before juries and judges in venues across the state, including all appellate courts
- In recent years, both as a business owner and as an investor, he has learned first-hand about the challenges facing small businesses
- David has two grown children of whom he is deeply proud
- His faith shapes his life
- He has tried to serve those whom society has forgotten or abused
- Church has been an important part of his life
- He has also worked with and served on boards of ministries and philanthropies that provide decent, affordable housing and meet other tangible needs of worthy partners
- He believes that all people should be treated with respect and dignity
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Forehand, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cordele are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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