Michele Patrao Forsythe

Michele Patrao Forsythe

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Charleston, SC
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation

The Wappoo Centre, 147 Wappoo Creek Dr Ste 202, Charleston, SC

About Michele

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 22 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Query Sautter Forsythe, LLC

The Wappoo Centre, 147 Wappoo Creek Dr Ste 202, Charleston, SC, 29412-2111

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Michele Patrao Forsythe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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... us make any decisions that would put us, our family, or the the children in jeopardy. She is compassionate, understanding, and very good at her job. She knows the laws very well and performs fabulously in court. I would highly recommend her for your family court needs as she worked exceptionally with my family.

Posted by John | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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 12, 2015

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...lping me put this in my past so I can move on to the next season of my life.

Posted by James | August 12, 2015

EXCELLENT SERVICE

Ms. Forsythe has handled several cases for us. We have been very satisfied with her services to us. The cases she handled were a law suit stemming from an accident, a divorce case, and several small cases. We would highly recommend Michele as a very competent attorney .

Posted by Thomas | August 12, 2015

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...d thoughtful advice. as a client this is of paramount importance, considering the fact that most lawyers have lots of clients. To know and remembet details without having to dif through the casefile is invaluable. Amongst other attorneys and with judges, Michele is clearly respected and taken very seriously - this is not surprising, given the long track record of success she has in Charleston. Listen to what she tells you. Be honest with her. Be patient. You will be successful if you follow those three rules of thumb.

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Michele Patrao Forsythe's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Michele
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Mary Briggs

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dirk Derrick

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for her practice in personal injury!"

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Julianne Stokes

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michele is a highly skilled advocate, with years of experience. She is highly respected both personally and professionally."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Elizabeth Hurt

Litigation lawyer

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Julianne Stokes

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Rising Star, South Carolina Super Lawyers

Work Experience

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

Associations

2015 - Present

South Carolina Bar

House of Delegates

2014 - Present

South Carolina Lawyer Wellness Task Force

Member

2013 - Present

Charleston County Bar Association

Executive Committee

2013 - Present

Charleston County Bar Association, CLE Committee

CLE Co-Chair

2012 - Present

South Carolina Lawyer's Committee for Children's Rights

Board Member

2010 - 2014

South Carolina Bar

House of Delegates

2009 - 2015

James L. Petigru American Inn of Court

Secretary

Education

2002

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Maryland, Baltimore

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1995

Autonomous National University of Mexico

Spanish Language and Latin American Politics

Speaking Engagements

2015

Charleston County Bar Association

Alternate Dispute Resolution

Publications

2000

South Carolina Environmental Law Journal Lady Luck Smiles on Environmentalists in Mississippi

Languages

Spanish

Portuguese

Activity

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