Atty. Stephen Michael Forte
Stephen Michael Forte is a lawyer practicing litigation, trial practice, sustainability and 2 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Stephen Michael Forte is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1980) and New York (2010). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1980) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Advisory Panel) International Bar Association. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Michael Forte is a lawyer practicing litigation, trial practice, sustainability and 2 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Stephen practices at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP in Atlanta, GA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen Michael Forte is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Stephen Michael Forte is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen Michael Forte is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Stephen Michael Forte is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Georgia →
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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