Atty. Jonathan David Forbes

Atty. Jonathan David Forbes

Mr. Jonathan David Forbes is a lawyer practicing administrative law (judicial review), administrative law (merits review), alternative dispute resolution/mediation and 15 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (470) 706-6075 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Jonathan David Forbes at a glance

Jonathan David Forbes is a estate planning, employment, business, ip, and workers comp attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Victoria (1985) and Georgia (2008). Educated at Emory University School of Law (JD, 2008) and Emory University (—). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Jonathan David Forbes is a lawyer practicing administrative law (judicial review), administrative law (merits review), alternative dispute resolution/mediation and 15 other areas of law
  • Jonathan received a degree from Emory University, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Jonathan practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan David Forbes's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Jonathan David Forbes is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Law

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

Jonathan David Forbes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Jonathan David Forbes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Jonathan David Forbes is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →

Workers Compensation

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

Jonathan David Forbes is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan David Forbes

Where is Jonathan David Forbes's law office located?
Jonathan David Forbes's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan David Forbes handle?
Jonathan David Forbes focuses on estate planning, employment, business, ip, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Jonathan David Forbes practiced law?
Jonathan David Forbes has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Jonathan David Forbes go to law school?
Jonathan David Forbes earned their education at (JD, 2008); (—).
How can I contact Jonathan David Forbes for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Emory University School of Law
- 2008
Emory University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Victoria
Admitted: 1985
Georgia
Admitted: 2008

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