Atty. Richard D Forest

Atty. Richard D Forest

Richard D Forest is a lawyer practicing civil trial (defense), landlord and tenant law, municipal court defense and 1 other area of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Moravian College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Morristown Morristown 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard D Forest at a glance

Richard D Forest is a real estate, litigation, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Morristown, New Jersey. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1971), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1971), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1971) and Moravian College (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Morristown, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard D Forest is a lawyer practicing civil trial (defense), landlord and tenant law, municipal court defense and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Moravian College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Richard practices in Morristown, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Richard D Forest's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D Forest 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard D Forest is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Richard D Forest is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard D Forest

Where is Richard D Forest's law office located?
Richard D Forest's law practice is located in Morristown, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard D Forest handle?
Richard D Forest focuses on real estate, litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Richard D Forest practiced law?
Richard D Forest has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Richard D Forest go to law school?
Richard D Forest earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Richard D Forest for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1971
B.A.
Moravian College
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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