Atty. Michael John Forbes
Mr. Michael John Forbes is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, technology, litigation: commercial.
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Michael John Forbes is an Attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas US Court of Federal Claims Texas Eastern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Cou (2010). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 2010) and University of Tulsa (B.S. Texas, 1999). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael John Forbes is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, technology, litigation: commercial
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Tulsa in 1999, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Michael practices at Reed Smith LLP in Houston, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael John Forbes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael John Forbes is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael John Forbes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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