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About Robert H. Forbes at a glance
Robert H. Forbes is a personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and insurance attorney based in Gastonia, North Carolina. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1960). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1960) and Belmont Abbey College (B.S., 1954). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Gastonia, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert H. Forbes is a lawyer practicing insurance law, criminal law, domestic relations law and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from Belmont Abbey College in 1954, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Robert practices in Gastonia, NC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert H. Forbes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Robert H. Forbes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Robert H. Forbes is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Robert H. Forbes is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Robert H. Forbes is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gastonia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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