Atty. Janet A Forest
Janet A Forest is a lawyer practicing customs, immigration, international law and 1 other area of law. Janet received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Janet A Forest is a immigration and international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1978), New York (1982), and District of Columbia (1988). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1978) and Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Janet A Forest is a lawyer practicing customs, immigration, international law and 1 other area of law
- Janet received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Janet practices in Washington, DC
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Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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