Atty. Michael Forster
Michael Forster is a lawyer practicing estate planning, litigation, landlord & tenant and 2 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 16 years.
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Michael Forster is a probate, estate planning, real estate, litigation, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2010), District of Columbia (2012), Virginia (2012), and New York (2025). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (JD, 2010). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Forster is a lawyer practicing estate planning, litigation, landlord & tenant and 2 other areas of law
- Michael has been licensed for 16 years
- Michael practices in Washington, DC
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Michael Forster is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in District of Columbia →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael Forster is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in District of Columbia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael Forster is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Forster is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Michael Forster is one of 19,927 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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