Atty. Richard Alan Forster

Atty. Richard Alan Forster

Richard Alan Forster is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, real estate, real property and 6 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Oswego in 1973, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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About Richard Alan Forster at a glance

Richard Alan Forster is a Member based in Tazewell, Virginia, practicing at Henderson & Forster, PLLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on formation, personal injury, employment, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1986), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1986), Illinois (1987), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987). Educated at Tulane University (LL.M., 1987) and State University of New York at Oswego (B.S., 1973). Active member of Tazewell County Bar Association Virginia State Bar Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Tazewell, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Alan Forster is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, real estate, real property and 6 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Oswego in 1973, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Richard practices at Henderson & Forster, PLLC in Tazewell, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Alan Forster's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Richard Alan Forster is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard Alan Forster is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

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

Richard Alan Forster is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Alan Forster

Where is Richard Alan Forster's law office located?
Richard Alan Forster's law practice is located in Tazewell, Virginia. The firm is Henderson & Forster, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Alan Forster handle?
Richard Alan Forster focuses on formation, personal injury, employment, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Richard Alan Forster practiced law?
Richard Alan Forster has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Richard Alan Forster go to law school?
Richard Alan Forster earned their education at (LL.M., 1987); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Richard Alan Forster for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Tulane University
- 1987
B.S.
State University of New York at Oswego
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1986
Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994
Virginia
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 2003

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