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Gregory S. Forman

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  • Charleston, SC
  • Licensed for 29 years
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Practice areas

OtherChild custodyAppealsDivorce and separationFamily
  1. Family: 30%

    Handling all types of family law cases, including divorce, alimony, property division, child custody and support, abuse and neglect, domestic abuse and separation agreements. Numerous lectures and publications on family law.

    28 years, 1,162 cases

  2. Divorce and separation: 30%

  3. Appeals: 10%

    Handling appeals in both state and federal court, including the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals and the South Carolina Supreme Court.

    28 years, 34 cases

  4. Child custody: 10%

  1. Personal injury: 5%

    Handle personal injury cases through claims process, including lawsuit and appeals.

    28 years, 148 cases

  2. Alimony: 5%

  3. Domestic violence: 5%

  4. Criminal defense: 5%

    28 years, 77 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Suite 160
171 Church Street
Charleston, SC, 29401

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    SCGood Standing199206/04/2021
    PAActive199105/08/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Leadership in LawSouth Carolina Lawyers Weekly2013
    Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    OwnerGregory S. Forman, PC1993 - Present
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Charleston County Family Court CommitteeTreasurer2000 - Present
    South Carolina Bar Trial & Appellate Advocacy CommitteePresident2005 - 2006
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    American Bar Association Family AdvocateYour Alimony Aptitude: What type of alimony do you need and how will the court see it?2009
    American Journal of Family LawLump Sum Alimony2009
    American Journal of Family LawSome Constitutional Issues When Representing Parents Against Accusations of Abuse or Neglect2008
    American Journal of Family LawOrdering a Spouse out of the House on an Ex-Parte Basis2008
    American Journal of Family LawPreparing for Cross-Examination and Appellate Review2007
    American Journal of Family LawThe Auction Method of Equitable Distribution2006
    South Carolina LawyerFamily Law Issues After a Spouse or Parent Dies2004
    South Carolina LawyerContingency Fees and Interest in Collecting Child Support and Alimony2003
    South Carolina Trial Lawyers MagazineFour Things Family Law Attorneys May Not Realize About Civil Procedure Rule 342003
    South Carolina LawyerFive Ways to Get a Spouse out of the House2002
    South Carolina Trial Lawyers MagazineModifying Child Custody2002
    South Carolina LawyerObtaining Relief from Family Court Temporary Orders2001
    South Carolina Trial Lawyers MagazineFour Rule to Show Cause Pitfalls to Avoid2001
    South Carolina LawyerJoint Legal Custody: What is it? Why have it?2000
    South Carolina LawyerRepresenting the Innocent Primary Wage-Earner in Custody and Divorce1999
    South Carolina LawyerCreating or Defeating South Carolina Jurisdiction in Multi-State Custody or Support Actions1998
    South Carolina LawyerWinning Custody Cases Without Bankrupting Your Clients1998
    South Carolina LawyerPrivacy Rights in South Carolina After Singleton v. State1994
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Temple University - James E. Beasley School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1991
    Haverford CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1984
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    South Carolina Guardian Ad Litem trainingAn Iconoclastic View of the Guardian Ad Litem’s Role2010
    Child Custody UpdateGetting the Child Heard2010
    South Carolina Child Support Enforcement CLEIs the Application of Civil Contempt in South Carolina’s “Daddy Roundups” Improper?2010
    South Carolina Child Support Enforcement CLEEquitable Estoppel as a Defense to Support2010
    Family Court Guardian Ad Litem TrainingAn Iconoclastic View of the Guardian Ad Litem’s Role2009
    Family Court Guardian Ad Litem TrainingThings to Think About Before Filing to Modify Child Custody2009
    American Bar Association, Family Law Semi-Annual MeetingLump Sum Alimony2008
    Charleston County BarProcedural Issues in Domestic Abuse Cases2008
    Charleston School of LawEnforcement (and Defending Enforcement) of Family Court Orders2008
    Charleston County Family Court BarEthical and Procedural Considerations in Family Court Ex-Parte Requests2007
    South Carolina Family Court Hot TipsDoes the Family Court have Authority to Order a Spouse out of the House on an Ex-Parte Basis2007
    Defending Parents in Abuse and Neglect CasesAdvanced Tips in Abuse and Neglect Cases2007
    Defending Parents in Abuse and Neglect CasesTriaging Your Removal Case and Client Goal Setting2007
    Charleston County Family Court BarThe Laches Defense in Family Court2006
    South Carolina Bar Family Court Hot TipsFour Ways of Reducing the Surprise Element at Family Court Hearings2006
    South Carolina Bar Annual ConventionError Preservation for Appeal2006
    Charleston County Family Court Bar CLEIs the “Preponderance of the Evidence” Evidentiary Standard in an Abuse and Neglect Proceeding Unconstitutional?2005
    South Carolina Bar Family Court Hot TipsFighting the Morality Police in Family Court Custody Cases2005
    South Carolina Bar Family Court Cool TipsUsing Forms and Case Management Software in Family Law Practice2005
    Charleston County Bar CLERepresenting Parents in Court-Appointed Abuse & Neglect Cases2004
    South Carolina Bar Family Court Hot TipsFamily Law Issues When a Spouse or Parent Dies2004
    South Carolina Bar Family Court Hot TipsFour Things Family Law Attorneys May Not Realize About Civil Procedure Rule 342003
    South Carolina Bar Family Court Cool TipsThe Brave New World of Guardians Ad Litem2003
    Family Law LitigationFamily Law Litigation in South Carolina2003
    South Carolina Bar Annual ConventionPreparing for Cross-Examination and Appellate Review2003
    South Carolina Bar Ethics CLEEthics–Try it You Might Like How it Feels2002
    Charleston County Family Court Bar CLEGuardian Ad Litem legislation2002
    Family Law in South Carolina fFamily Law in South Carolina2002
    South Carolina Bar Family Court Hot TipsContingency Fees and Interest in Collecting Back Child Support and Alimony2002
    South Carolina Bar Family Court Cool TipsFive Ways to Get a Spouse Out of the House2002
    Custody, Support Issues and Equitable DistributionCustody, Support Issues and Equitable Distribution2002
    SouthCarolina Bar Family Court Hot TipsStandard Visitation for Actively-Involved Non-Custodial Parents2001
    South Carolina Bar Family Court Cool TipsFour Rule to Show Cause Pitfalls to Avoid2001
    South Carolina Family Court Bench/BarEconomic Analysis of Relocation Cases2000
    South Carolina Bar Family Court Hot TipsDomestic Abuse: The Potential Pitfalls2000
    South Carolina Bar Family Court Cool TipsJoint Legal Custody: What Is It? Why Have It?2000
    Child Custody and VisitationChild Custody and Visitation2000
    South Carolina Family Court Bench/BarConstitutional Limitations On Family Court Authority To Override Parental Decision Making1999
    South Carolina Bar Family Court Cool TipsChild Custody1999
    Child Custody, Family Court Litigation and Recent Developments in Family LawChild Custody, Family Court Litigation and Recent Developments in Family Law1999
    Charleston County Family Court Bar CLEInexpensive Methods of Litigating Child Custody1999
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Abate v. AbateWon appeal; opposing party found in contempt

    Reviews

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    Review Gregory Forman

    Highly recommended

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    If you need an attorney then Gregory S Forman family law is your guy. His thorough knowledge of the court system's attention to detail ensures nothing is overlooked or left out. His goal is to win each case and provide his client with a favorable outcome. Excellent attorney highly recommended.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Competent and thorough

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    Mr. Forman was very professional and thorough with my case even though I was located in another state and communicated mainly through email (which was a challenge with all of the spam I get in my 15 yr old email inbox). He helped me get exactly what I was asking for and never sugar coated anything. I appreciated his help and would definitely recommend him. Thanks Mr. Forman.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Professional, quick and efficient service

    Posted by

    Gregory will work hard and fight for you. He is a no nonsense guy that gets right to work. He was an asset for me and I do recommend him for your legal services.
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    You will be Very Impressed

    Posted by

    Greg is very efficient and knowledgeable. He provided me the best solution within short period of time. He is very fair and transparent about the service and fee. I am very impressed.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Family law

    Posted by

    We retained Mr Foreman as our attorney for a grandchildren custody case. The first attorney we retained missed some very important aspects that needed to be addressed. Mr Foreman is very knowledgeable, thorough, quick to respond to our questions and provided us with excellent service. Mr Foreman is a “straight shooter” and professional. He was focused on winning our case and he did. Gregory Foreman is an exceptional attorney and we would highly recommend him.
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    The Best Lawyer In SC For Family Law!!

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    For anyone reading this review let me upfront about Mr. Forman, he will not come off warm & fuzzy. If you want a lawyer to listen to your story and then comfort you during this stressful part of your life, move on this is not the lawyer for you. But if you want a lawyer that is very ethical and extremely knowledgeable in SC family law then your search is over. I had spoken with several lawyers over the last 3 years on a parenting plan that I agreed to, but put my ex in a position that allowed her discretion in several important areas, which she used for years to prevent me from seeing my son more or talking to him during the week. How knowledgeable is this lawyer? Well, I spoke to 4 lawyers over years and none of them had any insight that could help in my situation. When I spoke with Mr. Forman he made me aware of some aspects of my parenting plan that no other lawyer brought to my attention. Mr. Forman filed contempt against my ex, which was scheduled for a 2 hours but ended up being over 3 hours. My ex’s lawyer was trying to bring up technicalities and some very weak arguments, but Mr. Forman was all over it. Mr. Forman is a beast in the courtroom. You hire this man to be your lawyer, know you are hiring one of the best if not the best family lawyer in South Carolina. I had a law firm recommend him and made that statement about him and I completely agree. I felt he had total control of the courtroom and just annihilated the other lawyer. I couldn’t stop talking to friends and family for days about how well my lawyer was in court. I got everything I wanted in my case, Mr. Forman is worth every penny! Oh ya, I almost forgot to mention his fast communication. He is incredible on how fast he will respond to you. I would email my lawyer when I was at work and make a big deal with my co-workers about how my lawyer will respond. Its very normal for him to respond within 15 minutes or less.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    You need this guy in your corner; retain him.

    Posted by

    I first retained Mr. Forman in 2014 for my child custody and visitation case. I was spooked away by his brutal honesty and I ended up retaining a different attorney. After 5 years of what became an endless cycle of litigation, I realized I needed to find a new lawyer. I called Mr. Forman and asked if he would take my case again. Understandably, he wanted to know why I had fired him the first time. Feeling that "because I'm an idiot" would have been a bad answer, I explained that I hadn't known what I was doing. He agreed to take my case and we got to work. His objectivity to my situation was hard to sit through sometimes but the things he pointed out were things that I realistically needed to consider. He stayed in close contact and kept me in the loop on correspondence with opposing counsel. He listened to my concerns, shared his concerns and we were able to draw up a proposal. Working with Mr. Forman was a great experience. His savvy and expertise taught me more in a month than I had learned in the 5 years prior. Ultimately my case was resolved with a settlement agreement instead of going to trial. Since the settlement I haven't had to go back to court or seek legal counsel for anything. My life is finally normal and I feel comfortable saying it's all thanks to Gregory Forman.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Efficient and Effective

    Posted by

    I was pretty nervous choosing a new attorney after having the same one for years, but due to scheduling, I had to choose another attorney for this matter. My attorney referred me to Mr. Foreman. I went in with high expectations and they were surpassed. He’s incredibly efficient and he’s not interested in small talk on your dime. I found Mr. foreman to be extremely detailed and organized. It was also comforting to find out he’s mentored some of the top attorneys in the area. If you’re looking for honest feedback, good or bad, while getting realistic expectations, then you have to choose Mr. Foreman. What I have found through the attorney searching process is, just because the firm may have billboards and flashing lights doesn’t necessarily make them better attorneys, it’s just makes them better at marketing. It’s laughable that Mr. Foreman has ever been reviewed less than a 5. You will not regret retaining Mr. Foreman.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    You Won't Regret Calling Greg

    Posted by

    Greg has represented me on multiple occssions, and I am happy to recommend his services to anyone that needs a Family Law Attorney. He realistically prepares you for the situation you are facing in a no-nonsence, yet very professional, way. You can walk into court knowing that you are in the absolute best hands possible. Highly recommend.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Knowledgeable and efficient

    Posted by

    I found Mr. Forman to be very helpful, knowledgeable and efficient handling my uncontested divorce case. He actually drafts many of the documents right in front of you so that you can follow along and confirm that everything is correct. Communication was also excellent with quick replies to my emails.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Gus Anastopoulo, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 27, 2021
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    John Duffy, Family Attorney on Apr 15, 2019
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Greg's knowledge of law in this area is second to none. You will know very quickly where you stand in your family court matter when talking to him. He is a great choice for family court.

    Sara Brinson, Family Attorney on Apr 15, 2019
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Greg has assisted me in my own family court cases and I frequently ask him questions about practicing family law. He is one of the most knowledgeable family law attorneys in the state of South Carolina and I highly recommend him.

    Mary Goodwin, Family Attorney on Mar 11, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Greg Forman is a walking encyclopedia of all things Family Law. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and gives each matter thoughtful consideration, with a creativity that continues to impress me. He devotes significant time to reading and writing about Family Law, which gives him an undeniable edge. Google his name and you'll find him in many reported opinions. HIs blog is a resource for both litigants and lawyers.

    Kenneth Peck, Family Attorney on Jul 6, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Greg Forman is an outstanding family law attorney.

    Lakota Denton, Personal injury Attorney on May 22, 2014
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Jeffrey Schreiber, Family Attorney on Oct 14, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Greg started as an adversary, when I was working for another attorney. Then, he became a friend. After that, a mentor. Not only is Greg one of the most intelligent family law practitioners in the state of South Carolina, he may be the single-most generous such practitioner when it comes to his time and expertise; Greg is doing more for young attorneys than I've seen any law school do. He is a fierce advocate, a fearsome adversary, a trusted colleague, a generous mentor, and a wonderful friend.

    Chong Ye

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Herbert Ellis

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Gregory. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

    Joseph Torri

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Christian Lassen, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 28, 2010
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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