Katherine A. Forrest

Katherine A. Forrest

also known as Katherine A. Fountain

4.5
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at New Bern, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1315 S. Glenburnie Road, Suite D-17, New Bern, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 21 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2004

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Forrest Family Law

1315 S. Glenburnie Road, Suite D-17, New Bern, NC, 28562

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Katherine A. Forrest's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bethany Jean | March 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best!

Katherine represented me in my divorce/custody case I could not be more pleased with her zealous legal representation. I never felt like she had anything less than my best interests at heart -- she fought for me as though she were fighting her own custody battle and that cannot be said about every at...torney.

Posted by Craig | February 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Attorney in NC

All Katherine Knows How to Do is WIN!!! Katherine is intelligent, resilient and intensely dedicated to her job. Very engaged, devoted and creative which enables Katherine the ability to strategically plan and execute in yours or your child's best interest. I am a FATHER on ACTIVE DUTY with FULL Ph...ysical Custody of my little girl. Katherine is by far the BEST Lawyer in New Bern and possibly the entire state of NC. After my consult with Katherine I hired her the next day.

Posted by Keith | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Emergency Custody

Katherine has been amazing through my process to protect my child from her other parent who suffers from addiction. Katherine is always kind and wholesome, while using every avenue the law allows to protect us. Thank you Katherine!

Posted by Laura | April 20, 2015 | Child Custody

I HIGHLY recommend Katherine Fountain!

Katherine Fountain is an EXCELLENT lawyer. She went above and beyond working typical office hours on this matter and provided outstanding legal advice and representation. She is an aggressive lawyer, that doesn't back down. I highly recommend her if you are seeking a Lawyer! I had been told by many a...ttorneys that my case would be very challenging and long due to the issues. Katherine made my tough custody case look easy. Her paralegal, Karen Stilley was amazing to work with and on top of many issues that would have been easy to overlook. Her courtroom notes, support and explanation of what was going on and what to expect made court almost a pleasurable event. I was not treated like just a number or paycheck, Katherine and Karen were totally invested: they cared about me and my case! As a team they have literally saved a life!

Posted by Joshua | January 22, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extremely educated, honest, determined, aggressive, compassionate, and informative.

Kathrine fountain is by far the best attorney that I have ever encountered. She is extremely educated, honest, determined, aggressive, compassionate and informative. She is not good at just one thing, but uncommonly well rounded in everything. Kathrine makes time for her clients. Between personal ema...ils, phone calls, and face to face meetings, she truly shows that she cares about what you are going through. Katherine knows the legal system and is strictly punctual in all that she does. Due to my specific situation Katherine was personally working on my case during the weekend and was in contact with me through the entire process. She does not hesitate to get done what needs to be done when it needs to be done. I am completely confident that Katherine fountain is unquestionably the number one attorney in Craven County, and will do everything in her power to ensure that you are satisfied with the outcome of your situation. I enthusiastically recommend Katherine fountain for the legal representation of any person that wants to win their case.

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Katherine A. Forrest's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melissa Blackerby

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has an innate ability to listen and do what needs to be done. Sympathetic but firm with great knowledge."

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Kindelle McCullen

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine is a skilled attorney who is dedicated to her clients. I highly recommend Katherine Forrest."

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Ms. Fountain's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. She has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Patrick Holmes

Family lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Great Attorney who can navigate and understand complex family law issues."

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Michelle Jerome

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent trial attorney with years of experience in family law. She knows how to argue a case to a judge and win a favorable verdict for her client."

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Carli Woolard

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"An excellent lawyer, mentor and friend. An attorney who cares about her clients' concerns while meeting their legal needs to the best of her ability."

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David Baxter

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - 2014

Attorney, Forrest Family Law

2008 - 2013

Attorney, White & Allen, PA

2004 - 2008

Attorney, Stricklin Law Firm

Associations

2014 - Present

Coastal Women's Forum

2004 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

2011 - 2013

Craven County Bar Association

President

Education

2004

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Home Buying Seminar

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Languages

English

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