Atty. John Kelly Forst

Atty. John Kelly Forst

Mr. John Kelly Forst is a lawyer practicing banking regulation, securities regulation, broker-dealer regulation and 4 other areas of law.

Sarasota Sarasota 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (863) 250-9560 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Kelly Forst at a glance

John Kelly Forst is a trusts, business, securities, and consumer attorney based in Sarasota, Florida. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Florida (1991) and District of Columbia (2000). Educated at Capital University Law School (J.D. Georgetown, 1991) and The George Washington University (B.B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Kelly Forst is a lawyer practicing banking regulation, securities regulation, broker-dealer regulation and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from The George Washington University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices in Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Kelly Forst's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Kelly Forst

Where is John Kelly Forst's law office located?
John Kelly Forst's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Kelly Forst handle?
John Kelly Forst focuses on trusts, business, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Kelly Forst practiced law?
John Kelly Forst has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Kelly Forst go to law school?
John Kelly Forst earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 1991); (B.B.A., 1984).
How can I contact John Kelly Forst for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Georgetown
Capital University Law School
- 1991
B.B.A.
The George Washington University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000

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