$ 150-300 per hour
Born in Newark, New Jersey and raised in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, Michele Patrao Forsythe is a multi-lingual attorney who still uses her linguistic ability and her cultural heritage every day in her dynamic litigation practice.
Michele is an avid fitness enthusiast and is actively involved in the Charleston County Bar and the South Carolina Bar.
Michele practice in local, state, and federal courts in South Carolina.
$ 150-300 per hour
33%-45%
Always
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The Wappoo Centre, 147 Wappoo Creek Dr Ste 202, Charleston, SC, 29412-2111
7 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Family Court
Mrs. Forsythe was very professional in handling all of the matters in a very complex custody case. She is incredibly diligent with her paperwork and clients. It was a very long and arduous process, in which she was very supportive. She was never compromising in anyway, and was never willing to let...
Posted by John | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Recommended
Michele is always professional giving sound legal advice, even at times when it was not what I wanted to hear pertaining to my case. Michele is highly recommended and highly regarded in the legal community, always seeking fairness, and justice!
Posted by Lisa | August 13, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Effective representation with wise advice
Michele represented me in my divorce. I appreciated her listening skills. Her ears listened with her heart as her mind listened with knowledge of the law. She gave me wise,intelligent advice. My case was handled in a timely efficient manner. I have already recommended Michele to othes. Thanks for he...
Posted by Jack | August 12, 2015 | Probate
Excellent in All Ways
I have had the distinct pleasure to work with Michele on both personal, probate and highly complicated business matters including successful law suite filings, negotiations to settle out of court and appeals over the past 5 years. When she couldn't handle the work, she made excellent referrals. I wou...
Posted by Thomas | August 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Brilliant. Savvy. Connected.
i have worked with Michele for a very long time. Longer than I'd have hoped, actually. But the duration is not her fault. Just happens to be a convoluted case. That said, at every step along the way, Michele has proven to be a great listener with an unparalleled memory and a knack for giving sound an...
"Michele is a highly skilled advocate, with years of experience. She is highly respected both personally and professionally."
"I endorse Michèle Forsythe. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Litigation lawyer
Family lawyer
2013
Rising Star, South Carolina Super Lawyers
2012 - Present
Partner, Query Sautter Forsythe, LLC
2006 - 2011
Associate, Query Sautter Gliserman & Price, LLC
2005 - 2006
Contract Attorney, Savage & Savage
2005 - 2006
Contract Attorney, Grimball & Cabaniss, LLC
2004 - 2005
Attorney, Hulsey Litigation Group, LCC
2003 - 2004
Contract Attorney, Rosen Law Firm
2015 - Present
South Carolina BarHouse of Delegates
2014 - Present
South Carolina Lawyer Wellness Task ForceMember
2013 - Present
Charleston County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
2013 - Present
Charleston County Bar Association, CLE CommitteeCLE Co-Chair
2012 - Present
South Carolina Lawyer's Committee for Children's RightsBoard Member
2010 - 2014
South Carolina BarHouse of Delegates
2009 - 2015
James L. Petigru American Inn of CourtSecretary
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1995
Spanish Language and Latin American Politics
2015
Alternate Dispute Resolution
2000
Spanish
Portuguese
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