Michael John Forbes

Michael John Forbes

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 31 years

General practice Lawyer at Louisville, KY
Practice Areas: General Practice, Probate, Estate Planning ... +2 more

1939 Goldsmith Lane, Suite 106, Louisville, KY

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 30 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 31 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Forbes Law Offices, PLLC

1939 Goldsmith Lane, Suite 106, Louisville, KY, 40218-3092

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Michael John Forbes's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Sharon | October 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Mrs.

Found Mike Forbes on-line and am highly pleased with his courtesy, professionalism and knowledge on estate planning. In addition, my husband and I both had our wills updated, added living wills and POA ‘s.

Posted by Tiffany F. | June 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Estate Probate

Michael Forbes did an excellent job helping with my moms estate when she passed without a will. He made it simple and painless for my family and I. Would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Sarah | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Wonderful and knowledgeable man

He helped me and my husband through difficult times. He did my will, and other documents. He helped with things after my husband passed, issues I had with our property. A great man, very professional and his fee were as awesome as he is!!

Posted by Erin | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Ms. Erin Sherman

Mr. Forbes was knowledge and professional helping me with my deceased husband's estate. He was thorough and helped me feel at ease threw the entire legal progress. I would highly recommend Mr. Michael Forbes any estate planning or probate issues.

Posted by Tamek | April 23, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

The go to man...

Michael Fordes was very helpful. He explained everything that I needed to know about my bankruptcy. He always had time to explained every little detail. He help me Step by step with everything that I needed to do. If I didn't understand something he was very knowledgeable. I will recommend him anyti...me and if I ever need him for anything else I will definitely call.. He's the go to man!!! Thanks Michael

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John Suda

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an excellent attorney and advocate. More importantly, he has a excellent character and superb people skills. I have known him for many years and will endorse him to any client in any area he practices in."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner - Attorney, Forbes Law Offices, PLLC

1996 - 2015

Attorney, UAW-GM/Ford/Chrysler Legal Services

1994 - 1996

Associate, Segal and Shanks Attorneys

Associations

1995 - Present

Indiana State Bar

1994 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Education

1994

Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Miami University of Ohio

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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