Atty. Ernestine Forrest

Atty. Ernestine Forrest

Ernestine Forrest is a lawyer practicing business law, taxation, litigation. Ernestine received a A.B. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About Ernestine Forrest at a glance

Ernestine Forrest is a business, tax, and litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1974), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1977), and Colorado (1986). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D. New, 1973) and University of California at Los Angeles (A.B., 1970). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ernestine Forrest is a lawyer practicing business law, taxation, litigation
  • Ernestine received a A.B. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Ernestine practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ernestine Forrest's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ernestine Forrest 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.

Ernestine Forrest is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Ernestine Forrest is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Ernestine Forrest is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Los Angeles 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 Ernestine Forrest

Where is Ernestine Forrest's law office located?
Ernestine Forrest's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ernestine Forrest handle?
Ernestine Forrest focuses on business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ernestine Forrest practiced law?
Ernestine Forrest has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Ernestine Forrest go to law school?
Ernestine Forrest earned their education at (J.D. New, 1973); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact Ernestine Forrest for a consultation?
You can contact Ernestine Forrest 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. New
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1973
A.B.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1970

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1977
Colorado
Admitted: 1986

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