Atty. Michael John Forbes

Atty. Michael John Forbes

Mr. Michael John Forbes is a lawyer practicing consumer bankruptcy, estate planning and probate, general practice and 6 other areas of law.

Louisville Louisville 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Michael John Forbes at a glance

Michael John Forbes is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Forbes Law Offices, PLLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1994), Indiana (1995), and U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky, Northern and Southern Districts of I (1995). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1994) and Miami University (B.S., 1988). Active member of Louisville, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Michael John Forbes is a lawyer practicing consumer bankruptcy, estate planning and probate, general practice and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices at Forbes Law Offices, PLLC in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Forbes's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Michael John Forbes is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Kentucky →

Trusts

Michael John Forbes is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kentucky →

Probate

Michael John Forbes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kentucky →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Michael John Forbes is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Kentucky →

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.

Michael John Forbes is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael John Forbes

Where is Michael John Forbes's law office located?
Michael John Forbes's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Forbes Law Offices, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Forbes handle?
Michael John Forbes focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Michael John Forbes practiced law?
Michael John Forbes has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael John Forbes go to law school?
Michael John Forbes earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Michael John Forbes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1994
B.S.
Miami University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1994
Indiana
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky, Northern and Southern Districts of I
Admitted: 1995

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