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H. Forest Horne
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Biography
Forest has been practicing law for twenty-five years. He spent the first six years of his career as a partner with a large "defense" law firm mainly defending large corporations in civil lawsuits. Seeing the inequalities that existed in the justice system between wealthy and powerful companies and regular people, Forest was motivated to change his law practice, join Martin & Jones and help level the playing field for ordinary, hard-working people and their families.
With the experience Forest gained from defending lawsuits, he now represents people who have been severely injured or families of those killed due to the negligence of others. Forest has tried lawsuits for his clients to successful jury verdicts in numerous states, including North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. He has also successfully represented clients in lawsuits filed in Georgia, New Jersey, Tennessee, Ohio, Alabama, Minnesota, Florida, Utah and Illinois. Forest has argued appellate cases in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Forest has obtained verdicts or negotiated settlements for his clients from corporations in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical, railroad, and trucking industries. He continues to represent clients in a wide variety of cases, including asbestos disease, defective drug, professional negligence, and the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA).
Forest was lead counsel in a case in which he won what was reported to be the single largest FELA asbestos disease verdict in the country on behalf of a CSX railroad worker who contracted the asbestos related lung cancer, mesothelioma. Forest has also obtained other verdicts or negotiated settlements for his railroad worker clients against various railroads in numerous states.
Forest has been recognized by his peers as a Best Lawyer in America since 2008. He has also been chosen for inclusion in North Carolina Super Lawyers since 2010. Forest has achieved the highest attorney rating, "AV," by Martindale-Hubbell, an independent legal services company whose peer-review attorney ratings service is an objective indicator that an attorney has the highest ethical standards and professional ability. What these accolades and ratings do not show is Forest's commitment to and compassion for his clients.
Forest has held leadership positions in the NC Advocates for Justice, and NC Bar Association and has been a speaker at seminars sponsored by these and other legal organizations. He is a fellow of the Trial Lawyers Honorary Society of the Litigation Counsel of America.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Business
14%
Litigation
14%
Mesothelioma and Asbestos
14%
Personal Injury
14%
Fees and Rates
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Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 19 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 36 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
A great lawyer who helped me during a very hard time
He really helped me resolve my injury case that the insurance company at first denied. I was hospitalized and had bad leg and low back injuries. The insurance company tried to blame someone else. Forest fought for me and got them to compensate me. He handled everything from beginning to end. He ...
H. Forest Horne's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Henry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Kimberly White
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
N/A
Senior Fellow of The Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, Litigation Counsel of America
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer, Martin & Jones, PLLC
1900 - Present
Partner, Martin & Jones, PLLC
1989 - 1997
Attorney, Manning Fulton & Skinner
Associations
1997 - Present
American Association for Justice
American Bar Association
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
Auto-Torts Co-Chair
Wake County Bar Association
Communications Committee
Trial Lawyers Honorary Society of the Litigation Counsel of America
Fellow
American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
Education
N/A
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Kentucky
BA
Speaking Engagements
N/A
North Carolina Bar Association
Practical Skills Course on Personal Injury Law
N/A
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Business Torts
N/A
National Business Institute
Premises Liability
Languages
English