Harry James Forrest
also known as Harry J. Forrest
About Harry
Biography
Harry Forrest focuses his legal practice on Personal Injury Claims involving motor vehicle collisions, construction site accidents, fall down accidents and wrongful death. He also practices in the areas of Civil Litigation, Business Counseling and Long Term Disability claims and appeals. He has successfully handled cases in both federal and state courts and has tried cases to verdict involving claims for personal injury, property damage, contract disputes and constitutional civil rights violations.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-33%
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 26 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Harry J. Forrest
465 Main Street Suite 600, Buffalo, NY, 14203
Gross Shuman Brizdle & Gilfillan, P.C.
465 Main St Ste 600, Buffalo, NY, 14203-1713
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Harry James Forrest's Reviews
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2 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Trustworthiness
Posted by Joeyo | January 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense
The Best Attorney in Buffalo !!!
Harry Forrest is the smartest, sharpest and the most trusted attorney in Buffalo. He never ever made me feel like a criminal. He always told me the truth no matter what. I recommend him To all my friends and family. He's very polite and always return my phone calls in a very timely fashion. He kept ...
Harry James Forrest's Lawyer Endorsements
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Divorce and separation lawyer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Real estate lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Legal Elite, Buffalo Business First
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Who's Who in Law, Buffalo Business First
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2004
Pro Bono Service Award, United States District Court for the Western District of New York
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, Gross Shuman Brizdle & Gilfillan, PC
2000 - 2005
Associate, Gross Shuman Brizdle & Gilfillan, PC
Associations
2016 - Present
Hamburg Academy of FinanceAdvisory Board Member
2012 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersMember
2005 - Present
Western New York Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Bar Association of Erie CountyMember
2000 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2016
National Parkinson Foundation, Western New YorkGeneral Counsel
2000 - 2010
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
High six-figure settlement
Seven-figure settlement
Education
1999
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
1995
BS - Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2010
Jury Selection
2009
CPLR Update 2009
2009
Trial Motions and Proving Damages at Trial
2008
CPLR Update 2008
2007
CPLR Update 2007
2006
CPLR Update 2006
Publications
2014
2014
2014
2013
2012
2012
2011
2011
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers