Michael Lee Forton
About Michael
Biography
Legal Services Alabama is funded by the Legal Services Coroporation in Washington D.C. to provide free civil legal services to low income Alabamians. The goal of the Legal Services Corporations is to ensure equal access to justice under the law for all Americans by providing civil legal assistance to those who otherwise would be unable to afford it.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
100 %
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Licensed in Alabama for 19 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Legal Services Alabama
610 Airport Road, Suite 200, Huntsville, AL, 35802
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Posted by Brenda | March 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Forton was Great
Mr. Forton listened to me and was great help. He and all the people at Legal Services are great help.
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General practice lawyer
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Experience
Honors
2008
Advocate of the Year, Legal Services Alabama
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Director of Advocacy, Legal Services Alabama
2007 - 2016
Managing Attorney, Legal Services Alabama
2004 - 2007
Staff Attorney, Florida Rural Legal Services
Associations
2007 - Present
Huntsville-Madison County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Client Won Appeal
Education
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Pro Bono Representation in Alabama
2018
High Impact Litigation
2018
State of Low Income Representation in Alabama
2012
Consumer Law in Alabama
2011
Landlord and Tenant Law
2010
Landlord and Tenant Law
Publications
2021
Languages
English