Damon Brandon Forney

Damon Brandon Forney

4.3
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family

16466 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 260, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Roy Doppelt & Associates

16466 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 260, San Diego, CA, 92128-2533

Doppelt and Forney, APLC

16466 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 260, San Diego, CA, 92128-2533

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Damon Brandon Forney's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by James | December 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Service!

I retained Damon Forney for my case involving my retirement due to my ex-spouse. Damon provided me with sound advice and counsel. The amount of work, effort and dedication to my position is commendable; I am more than happy with the outcome of my case and Damon Forney helped relieve the stress assoc...iated with my case. Thank you! I reccomend Damon Forney for anyone that needs a serious professional.

Posted by Steven | June 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Do not hire!

I found Damon Forney to be a crook. I was fighting a case that was going to trial. I explained to Damon I had not seen my child over 2 years even thought there was court order in place. Damon made feel like he care and would help me fight my case. That was far from the truth. I was told many times t...hat he would explain to the judge how the mother was blocking my visitation. The next thing I know Damon offers me a statement. I told Damon I had no interests in a settlement because I was afraid the mother's actions would go in unanswered. As well, there was not even a holiday schedule which is the norm in my case. I mention to Damon that I have a disability, and need help understand by provide a outline. It was ignored nor did he mention it to the courts. When I told Damon that not only I did not want the settlement but it would affect my ability to work and go to school. However, the mother of my son was doing the same thing. I was told that I was being selfish. How? By wanting to provide for my family and improve my education. Damon could not even remember my name. Don't be tricked by his words. He refused to built a case for me and give me the only option of taking his settlement. I even up losing my job. As well, my classes. When I asked for custody he tried to remove himself from my case with only a week before the trial. There was no tool that he provide that would even allow me to fight my case if I wanted to. Save your money and find a lawyer who will put you first. He won't forgot to bill you or add fees to your account without your approval. I was dropping off documents at his office. I had not made an appointment. I was drag into his office not know he would charge me for $300 for 30 minute to just talk to him about an issues that we already had talked about. Do not hire.

Damon Forney

Replied last June 15, 2018

Unfortunately, in order for me to respond to this review, I would need Steven to waive confidentiality. However, when I asked Steven to waive his right to confidentiality to allow me to respond fully and truthfully to his allegations, he refused. As a result, I am unable to respond to the allegations in this review. My duty of confidentiality prevents me from responding fully to the negative information posted in this review, or any other review. I take my professional responsibilities as a lawyer seriously and I do my best to serve the needs of all of my clients. Being involved in a family law matter is emotionally taxing and I would not be as successful at it as I am unless I was highly skilled in dealing with the emotional needs of my clients. No level of skill, patience and empathy, however, can prevent an occasionally unsatisfied client and I am happy that I have had very few of them in this difficult and challenging practice over the last 20 years.

Posted by Robert | May 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent representation

Mr. Forney helped me greatly during the two years that I was dealing with a child custody issue. He represented me to the best of his abilities and kept me informed every step of the way. He realizes that these are people's lives he's dealing with and in my opinion puts in the extra effort that you w...ould expect from someone that is representing you in a court of law.

Posted by Terence Moore | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

"Outstanding" Family Law Attorney

Mr. Damon Forney represented my very complicated divorce case exceptionally well. I had one attorney prior to Mr. Forney, but he didn't have the requisite skills and ability to handle my case properly. In every sense of the term, matters requiring legal attention are as unique as we are as individual...s, and my case was one of those cases that I wouldn't wish on anyone. At times I felt as if everything was going against me, including the judge. Therefore, it was pertinent for me to have the most qualified, knowledgeable, patient, and respectful attorney available. Mr. Forney has proven himself to be the attorney I needed. He reviewed my case thoroughly, gave me his honest opinion, and proceeded to do everything he said he would do. Nothing is ever guaranteed, but I was comfortable moving forward with Mr. Forney because of his personal commitment to me and the comfort level I felt with him as my attorney. He never wavered for one moment in court when it came to the issues at hand and he stayed focused on the things that were important to me. He is qualified in every way, dedicated, selfless, and Respectful of the Law. I highly recommend Mr. Damon Forney and his outstanding paralegal Mrs. Mareva Spitz-Johnson to help you thru your legal matters, no matter how large or small. Their display of Honesty, Integrity, and Dedication go above and beyond expectations. I want to publicly thank them from the bottom of my heart.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Look Elsewhere

This attorney wanted me to go to trial just so he can set the date out until the trial dates. Meanwhile he did absolutely nothing on the details of the case. Untimely filings, ignored phone calls, blaming the judge and other clients for his poor performance seemed to be the norm. He did me a favor by... quitting the case after I inquired about the bill and decided to settle rather than trust him with a trial.

Damon Forney

Replied last January 18, 2018

Unfortunately, my duty of confidentiality prevents me from responding fully to the negative information posted in this review, posted anonymously. I take my professional responsibilities as a lawyer seriously and I do my best to serve the needs of all of my clients. Being involved in a family law matter is emotionally taxing and I would not be a successful at it as I am unless I was highly skilled in dealing with the emotional needs of my clients. No level of skill, patience and empathy,however, can prevent an occasionally unsatisfied client and I am happy that I have had very few of them in this difficult and challenging practice over the last 20 years.

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Family lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have opposed Mr.Forney in a pre-marital matter, and I have been a colleague for over a decade. He is one of the good lawyers that is able to zealously advocate for his clients, but also provide wise confidential counsel. While many lawyers (particularly in family law) are willing to profit from a client's initial frustration and litigate issues that have little chance of success (for a handsome hourly fee), Mr. Forney respects his clients enough to ensure that the cost-benefit analysis is considered. There is no 100% likelihood in family law. But at least Mr. Forney is honest with his clients about their chances and their objectives BEFORE they pay him thousands of dollars for a misguided motion. I feel that this trait adds to Mr. Forney's credibility with Courts; they do not see him arguing frivolous motions, so when he is arguing for his client, Courts know he's addressing a legitimate issue."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Associations

2000 - Present

Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1997 - 2001

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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