Jeffrey Lawrence Forte
also known as Forte Law Group LLC
About Jeffrey
Biography
Certified in Education Law & Child Advocacy Attorney with over 17 years experience.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
25 years
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 24 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2001
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Location
Forte Law Group LLC
1 Enterprise Drive, Suite 410, Shelton, CT, 06464
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Jeffrey Lawrence Forte's Reviews
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10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Education
Knowledgable, fair and thorough
Attorney Forte helped my family through a bullying situation in school. We feel fortunate to have found him (through a friend) when the school was ignoring us and we felt helpless. After consulting with Jeff we immediately hired him. He explained our rights and went to work right away. Our situation ...
Posted by Lon | September 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Got the job done!
Jeff was great and settled a lawsuit for me.
Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Education
Excellent services
Forte Law Group did an incredible job guiding us through our child’s IEP. Attorney Forte and his team developed an excellent understanding of our child’s needs from a medical, clinical and legal perspective. They guided us every step of the way developing a tailored strategy to address our daughter’s...
Jeffrey Lawrence Forte's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jeff is an extremely insightful and passionate attorney. He works toward resolutions efficiently but is not afraid to take a case to trial. His work ethic is unmatched. His clients are lucky to have him."
"I strongly recommend Jeff Forte. He is excellent in the area of disability rights for students as well as criminal and other representations that involve detailed attention to disability law."
"Jeff is an extraordinarily qualified lawyer who delivers aggressive representation to his clients. I have had the pleasure of consulting with him on a number of matters and have always found his insight to be well-reasoned and comprehensive."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Experience
Honors
2020
Top Attorney, America's Top 100 Attorneys
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Certificate in Special Education Advocacy, Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA), William & Mary Law School
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Civil Mock Trial Competition, 1st Place, American University, Washington College of Law
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Criminal Mock Trial Competition, 1st Place, American University, Washington College of Law
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Moot Court, Finalist, National Moot Court Competition
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Private Practice, Attorney At Law
Associations
2021 - Present
Council of Parent Attorneys and AdvocatesAttorney Development Committee
2001 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Council of Parents Attorneys and AdvocatesMember
2001 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - 2005
Connecticut Bar AssociationChair of Litigation, Young Lawyers Division
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
2020
2019
Special Education Law What Non Special Ed Lawyers Need to Know
2019
Divorce and Special Education Law: A Primer for Family Law Attorneys and Divorced Parents of a Child with a Disability
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2002
Publications
2019
2019
2018
2017
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers