Atty. Matthew David Forbes

Atty. Matthew David Forbes

Matthew David Forbes is a lawyer. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2006, and has been licensed for 11 years.

New York New York 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Matthew David Forbes at a glance

Matthew David Forbes is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in California (2015), Minnesota (2017), and New York (2018). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 2014) and Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew David Forbes is a lawyer
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2006, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • Matthew practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is Matthew David Forbes's law office located?
Matthew David Forbes's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Matthew David Forbes has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
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Matthew David Forbes earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.A., 2006).
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 2014
B.A.
Gustavus Adolphus College
- 2006

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2015
Minnesota
Admitted: 2017
New York
Admitted: 2018

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