Atty. Richard Alan Forsten

Atty. Richard Alan Forsten

Richard Alan Forsten is a lawyer practicing land use and land use litigation, construction law and mechanics' liens, commercial and real estate transactions and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Wilmington Wilmington 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Richard Alan Forsten at a glance

Richard Alan Forsten is a Partner based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, construction, environmental, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1988) and Pennsylvania (1989). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1988) and University of Virginia (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Alan Forsten is a lawyer practicing land use and land use litigation, construction law and mechanics' liens, commercial and real estate transactions and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Richard practices at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP in Wilmington, DE

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Alan Forsten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Alan Forsten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Richard Alan Forsten is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Delaware →

Construction Law

Richard Alan Forsten is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Delaware →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Richard Alan Forsten is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Delaware →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Richard Alan Forsten is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Delaware →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Alan Forsten

Where is Richard Alan Forsten's law office located?
Richard Alan Forsten's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Alan Forsten handle?
Richard Alan Forsten focuses on real estate, zoning, construction, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has Richard Alan Forsten practiced law?
Richard Alan Forsten has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Richard Alan Forsten go to law school?
Richard Alan Forsten earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact Richard Alan Forsten for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Alan Forsten received?
Richard Alan Forsten's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1988
B.S.
University of Virginia
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 1988
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989

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