Atty. Forrest Cohrs

Atty. Forrest Cohrs

Forrest Cohrs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Forrest, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024.

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Profile Summary

About Forrest Cohrs at a glance

Forrest Cohrs is a business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Hanszen Laporte. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma, Oklahoma Bar Association (2016) and Texas, State Bar of Texas (2018). Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Forrest Cohrs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law
  • Forrest, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Forrest is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Forrest Cohrs's Areas of Practice

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

Forrest Cohrs is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Forrest Cohrs is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Land Use & Zoning

Forrest Cohrs is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Texas →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Forrest Cohrs is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

Forrest Cohrs is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Forrest Cohrs

Where is Forrest Cohrs's law office located?
Forrest Cohrs's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Hanszen Laporte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Forrest Cohrs handle?
Forrest Cohrs focuses on business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Forrest Cohrs practiced law?
Forrest Cohrs has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Forrest Cohrs go to law school?
Forrest Cohrs earned their education at (J.D., 2016).
How can I contact Forrest Cohrs for a consultation?
You can contact Forrest Cohrs 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 Forrest Cohrs received?
Forrest Cohrs's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Oklahoma
- 2016

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma, Oklahoma Bar Association
Admitted: 2016
Texas, State Bar of Texas
Admitted: 2018

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