Atty. John A Forrest

Atty. John A Forrest

John A Forrest is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory law, antitrust, business law and 7 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John A Forrest at a glance

John A Forrest is a Partner based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, practicing at May, Simpson & Strote, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, and franchise. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1981) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Michigan (Chairperson, Antitrust, Franchising and Trade Regulation Section, 1998-1999) American Bar Association Oakland County Bar Association. Serands clients in Bloomfield Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John A Forrest is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory law, antitrust, business law and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at May, Simpson & Strote, P.C. in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Practice Areas Explained

John A Forrest's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A Forrest handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

John A Forrest is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John A Forrest is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John A Forrest is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Law

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

John A Forrest is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →

Franchise Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A Forrest

Where is John A Forrest's law office located?
John A Forrest's law practice is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The firm is May, Simpson & Strote, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A Forrest handle?
John A Forrest focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, franchise. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has John A Forrest practiced law?
John A Forrest has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John A Forrest go to law school?
John A Forrest earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1977).
How can I contact John A Forrest for a consultation?
You can contact John A 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.
What awards or recognition has John A Forrest received?
John A Forrest's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Detroit
- 1981
A.B.
University of Michigan
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1981

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