Atty. James Benjamin Forrest
James Benjamin Forrest is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, family, immigration and 1 other area of law. James received a degree from Northwestern University, Evanston IL, and has been licensed for 27 years.
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James Benjamin Forrest is a family law, employment, immigration, and bankruptcy attorney based in Ventura, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at Northwestern University, Evanston IL Southern California Inst/Law, Ventura CA (—). Serands clients in Ventura, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Benjamin Forrest is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, family, immigration and 1 other area of law
- James received a degree from Northwestern University, Evanston IL, and has been licensed for 27 years
- James practices in Ventura, CA
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Benjamin Forrest is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
James Benjamin Forrest is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in California →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James Benjamin Forrest is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
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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 Ventura 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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