Atty. James Reece Forrester

Atty. James Reece Forrester

James Reece Forrester is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, insurance coverage/defense, litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Baltimore Baltimore 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About James Reece Forrester at a glance

James Reece Forrester is a Principal based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Semmes, Bowen & Semmes A Professional Corporation. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1999) and District of Columbia (2000). Educated at University of Baltimore, School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Randolph-Macon College (B.A. University, 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Affiliations, Associations & Special Achievements •Maryland State Bar Association •District of Columbia Bar Association •Baltimore County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Committee •Baltimore City Bar Association. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Reece Forrester is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, insurance coverage/defense, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James practices at Semmes, Bowen & Semmes A Professional Corporation in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James Reece Forrester's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Reece Forrester handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Reece Forrester is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Reece Forrester is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

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

James Reece Forrester is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Reece Forrester is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Reece Forrester

Where is James Reece Forrester's law office located?
James Reece Forrester's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Semmes, Bowen & Semmes A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Reece Forrester handle?
James Reece Forrester focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James Reece Forrester practiced law?
James Reece Forrester has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James Reece Forrester go to law school?
James Reece Forrester earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. University, 1992).
How can I contact James Reece Forrester for a consultation?
You can contact James Reece Forrester 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 James Reece Forrester received?
James Reece Forrester's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore, School of Law
- 1998
B.A. University
Randolph-Macon College
- 1992

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000

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