Forrest Joseph Carlson

Forrest Joseph Carlson

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Real estate Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Real Estate

200 1st Ave W Ste 320, Seattle, WA

About Forrest

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Assemble Law Group, PLLC

200 1st Ave W Ste 320, Seattle, WA, 98119

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Forrest Joseph Carlson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Gabriel | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

In Good Hands

I retained Forrest to help me divide a 401K plan between myself and my ex-wife after our divorce. I am an attorney myself but wanted the job done right and I wanted to be free of the emotional entanglements that this type of case would involve. Forrest was calm, patient, and resourceful. He took wh...at could have been a very complicated and emotionally trying ordeal and made it very easy. I could not recommend him higher. THANK YOU FORREST!

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Forrest Joseph Carlson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shane McKinnie

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Forrest is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to estate planning. He is the attorney that I recommend to potential clients seeking estate planning services and also someone that I got to when I need advice. In addition to being a great lawyer, Forrest is incredibly generous with his time, devoting much of it to mentoring new attorneys and to support a variety of worthwhile causes. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Prince

Internet lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is an honor to endorse this lawyer. Forrest has passion for making legal services accessible, and I've been consistently impressed by the tools and systems he builds to bring bold thinking to our profession, from an early effort to help attorneys share their forms, to his current practice."

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Jordan Couch

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I got to know Forrest through our shared interest in bettering the legal profession and helping clients resolve issues faster and cheaper. He is a phenomenal lawyer and a wonderful person to work with. His website wa-wills.com is a tremendous resource that I have referred multiple people to. If you are looking for an attorney I would strongly suggest contacting Forrest."

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Daniel Lear

Litigation lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Forrest and I share a passion for figuring out how to bring law to the masses. And, to be completely honest, Forrest probably walks the walk better than I do. A tireless advocate for change in the legal system but also, and more importantly, for clients and their interests, I have no hesitation endorsing Forrest completely."

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Walter Williams

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I first met Forrest in law school where I considered him to be one of the smartest students in my class. I have now had the opportunity to work with Forrest in the field. Forrest and I have communicated about our cases together and I have always appreciated his input. I have also had the opportunity to be an opposing counsel to Forrest. In this instance, Forrest’s analysis was quick and accurate. In addition, he was a pleasure to work with and there was a real ease of communication. I would not hesitate to refer clients to Forrest or call him myself for advice. The clients I have referred to Forrest have been very happy with the services he provided. I fully endorse Forrest Carlson."

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Todd Allen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Forrest. Even as an attorney myself, I retained his services on a business matter and can say that he has a keen legal mind and astute attention to detail. I would not hesitate to recommend Forrest to anyone seeking representation in his practice areas."

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Richard Moore

Business lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Forrest is a professional and astute colleague of mine. He's someone I greatly respect and I always appreciate his input. His clients are well served by his diverse background and ever-patient demeanor, and he's someone I have no reservations about referring potential clients to."

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Daniel Prince

Business lawyer

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John Varga

Probate lawyer

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Shreya Biswas

Unknown lawyer

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Jordan Couch

Workers compensation lawyer

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Daniel Lear

Business lawyer

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Walter Williams

Family lawyer

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Todd Allen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2016

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2015

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2014

Grand Prize, Legal Tech San Francisco Startup Weekend

2014

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2013

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Assemble Law Group, PLLC

2009 - 2016

Owner, Law Office of Forrest Carlson

2008 - 2010

Contract Associate, Law Offices of Robert M. Zoffel

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Law Offices of William H. Taylor

2006 - 2006

Legal Intern, Central American University Law Clinic

Associations

2015 - Present

Washington Wills

Cofounder and Author

2014 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Low Bono Section

Member

2014 - Present

National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel

Member

2013 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Member

2012 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section

Member

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court

Member

2017 - 2022

Northwest Consumer Law Center

Board Member

2016 - 2017

Washington State Bar Association, Low Bono Section

Immediate Past Chair

2015 - 2016

Washington State Bar Association, Low Bono Section

Chair

2014 - 2019

Washington State Bar Association, Low Bono Section

Board Member

2014 - 2015

Washington State Bar Association, Low Bono Section

Chair Elect

2014 - 2014

Washington State Bar Association, Low Bono Section

Secretary

2014 - 2015

Practice of Law Board Work Group of the Washington State Supreme Court

Member

2013 - 2014

Low Bono Section Formation Committee

Board Member

2012 - 2016

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2011 - 2015

King County Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Seattle University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

The 2019 Annual WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference: A Modern Lawyer's Toolkit Illuminating Low Bono Practice

2018

2nd Annual Low Bono Conference - Unbundling: Reimagining the Attorney-Client Relationship Technology & Low Bono Services

2017

Washington State Access to Justice Conference Narrowing the Access Chasm: A Conversation with the Low Bono Community

2017

Innovations for Building Your Online Legal Practice Using Code to Do the Work of 1000 Lawyers

2016

Sound Immigration's Video Series Using Inbound Marketing to Promote Your Law Practice

2015

Making the Right Moves: Leadership & Development for Military Spouse Attorneys Leveraging Technology in Your Practice

2015

Legal Lunchbox Series: Unbundling Legal Services: A Practical Perspective Benefits of Unbundling Legal Services

2014

Redefining "Entrepreneurship" Law and Entrepreneurship

2014

Mission Possible: Choose the Future of Your Practice Lawyer as Entrepreneur and Civil Legal Need

2014

January 2014 Meeting of the William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court Merchant of Venice: Understanding the Role of Judicial Bias in Decision-Making

2012

How to Hang Your Own Shingle Staying Alive in Solo Practice

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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