Atty. Michael Lee Forton
Mr. Michael Lee Forton is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, landlord & tenant, family and 3 other areas of law.
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Michael Lee Forton is a contracts, family law, creditor rights, education, and government attorney based in Huntsville, Alabama. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Florida (2004) and Alabama (2006). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law (JD, 2004) and University of Alabama School of Law (—). Serands clients in Huntsville, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael Lee Forton is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, landlord & tenant, family and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a degree from University of Alabama School of Law, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Michael practices in Huntsville, AL
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why local counsel matters in Alabama
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Huntsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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