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About Katherine A. Forrest at a glance
Katherine A. Forrest is an Associate based in New Bern, North Carolina, practicing at Forrest Family Law, PC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2004) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (2004). Educated at Suffolk University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Florida State University (B.S., 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Craven County Bar Association North Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in New Bern, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Katherine A. Forrest is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, child custody, child support and 4 other areas of law
- Katherine received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1998, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Katherine practices at Forrest Family Law, PC in New Bern, NC
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Katherine A. Forrest is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in North Carolina →
Katherine A. Forrest is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in North Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Katherine A. Forrest is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Katherine A. Forrest is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Katherine A. Forrest is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Bern are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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