Atty. John Scott Forbes

Atty. John Scott Forbes

Mr. John Scott Forbes is a lawyer practicing environmental law, government attorneys.

Olympia Olympia 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About John Scott Forbes at a glance

John Scott Forbes is a environmental and government attorney based in Olympia, Washington. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2013) and Washington (2021). Educated at Emory University (—). Serands clients in Olympia, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. John Scott Forbes is a lawyer practicing environmental law, government attorneys
  • John received a degree from Emory University, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • John practices in Olympia, WA

Practice Areas Explained

John Scott Forbes's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Scott Forbes is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Washington →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Scott Forbes is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is John Scott Forbes's law office located?
John Scott Forbes's law practice is located in Olympia, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Scott Forbes handle?
John Scott Forbes focuses on environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has John Scott Forbes practiced law?
John Scott Forbes has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
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Education

Emory University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2013
Washington
Admitted: 2021

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