Forrest John Crawford

Forrest John Crawford

also known as Forrest Crawford, Attorney Forrest

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 9 years

Business Lawyer Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Probate, General Practice

About Forrest

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 50%

12 years | 65 cases

50%
Estate Planning 40%

Estate planning for large and small estate, business succession, trusts, and other advanced topics.

11 years | 40 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-200 per hour

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 9 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2016

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

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Forrest John Crawford's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Erin | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Forrest is the lawyer for you!

I'd like to thank Forrest on all the work he did for me Spring 2020! I bought a house a few years ago so I wanted to make sure I had the necessary measures in place for my home and families future. I now don't need to worry about my home or assets if anything were ever to happen to me. He helped m...e via email, phone calls and text so even though we don't live in the same state, it was easy. My sister and brother and law recommended him to me and glad that they did.

Posted by Jennifer | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney!

Attorney Crawford was wonderful to work with! He explained things in a way that I could understand and was very knowledgeable about my legal options. He was very easy to talk to and prompt in taking care of my legal needs.

Posted by Connie | January 13, 2017 | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent, helped creating a Service Contract

We are so grateful to Attorney Forrest. We gave him a very short timeline that required a very prompt response. He quickly reviewed a drafted contract we had and made several recommendations. We could not have asked for a more prompt and professional attorney to work with. I would recommend Forrest ...to assist anyone who needs a Service Contract.

Forrest Crawford

Replied last January 13, 2017

It was a pleasure working with you. Don't hesitate to call me if anyone else needs assistance.

Posted by Edward Marion | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Efficient Professional Consultation

I needed assistance with a time-sensitive, complex commercial project for a client in the regulated energy sector. Forest begin working on a difficult research assignment the same day I retained him. He got the initial project completed, and answered follow-up questions on a very tight schedule, di...d an outstanding job, and came in under budget.

Forrest Crawford

Replied last January 13, 2017

Ed, It was great working with you and trying out some new research. It was a very interesting project. I love working on new things!

Posted by Chris | June 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

Patent Research & Recommendations

Our company hired Forrest to research and investigate a number ideas that the company was interested in pursuing development on. One the first part the company wanted to know if the ideas were already patented. On the second part, if the ideas were not already patented, we wanted to know if we co...uld patent the ideas. Forrest conducted the research thoroughly and quickly. His reporting and recommendations were clear, concise, and easy to understand for a layman. He provided all necessary supplemental background and details to support the conclusions and recommendations. He even went a step further and provided the company with a handbook and instructions that can be used by the company so that we can now do much of the initial patent research ourselves. On the whole working with Forrest was very positive for the company and Forrest was well liked by all.

Forrest Crawford

Replied last June 29, 2016

Thank you Chris! I had a great time working with you and your company. Glad I could help.

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Forrest John Crawford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick O'Connor

Business lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Forrest Crawford is an excellent business attorney and entrepreneur. Forrest and I worked together on a consumer fraud issue, and he has been more than helpful in fielding my business, contract, and estate/planning questions. Forrest gave me the motivational boost I needed to start my own solo practice, and has gone above and beyond with helping me become situated in the solo practitioner community. I am consistently impressed with Forrest's knowledge of the law, professionalism, and excellent client communication skills."

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Sadie Minobe

General practice lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Forrest is an personable and dedicated attorney. His work reflects his passion and enthusiasm and is consistently of excellent quality."

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Sam Wayne

Unknown lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Forrest Crawford is a smart, hard-working, empathetic attorney with a sense of humor and a drive to succeed for his clients. I have been so impressed with him that I have invited him to co-counsel on some cases. I believe he will be a terrific asset to me and my clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Clients' Choice - Estate Planning, Avvo

2017

Clients' Choice - Business, Avvo

2016

Pro Bono Award with High Distinction, University of Wisconsin

2003

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Founder/Attorney, Hometown Legal Services

2016 - 2017

Adjunct Professor, University of Wisconsin Law &Entrepreneurship Clinic

2015 - 2015

Ethics Intern, Morgridge Institute for Research

2015 - 2015

Patent Intern, Usda Forest Service

2014 - 2016

Student Attorney, University of Wisconsin Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic

2013 - 2015

Intellectual Property Intern, Digi-Star International

2011 - 2013

Client Intake Specialist, Law Offices Of Kenneth Hiller

2010 - 2011

Legal Assistant, City of Buffalo Public Defender's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2013 - Present

Dane County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2017 - 2018

Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce

CGC Business and Community Development Task Force Member

2016 - 2018

Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce

Member

2016 - 2018

Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador Committee

2016 - 2017

Stoughton Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador Committee

2015 - 2018

Wills for Heroes

Volunteer

2015 - 2016

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Regional Coordinator

2014 - 2015

Community Groundworks

Director

2014 - 2016

Madison Home Brewer and Taster's Guild

Member

2013 - 2018

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Trademark Office Action

Reviewed decision with client, offered alternatives to challenging the decision which she ended up taking.

Small Claims Case

We received a judgement in our favor.

Created Service Contract for Local Business

Document used in securing business moving forward.

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Education

2016

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

SUNY Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2009

SUNY Buffalo

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Triad Community Education Series

Don't be a Victim of a Scam

2017

Lioness Club Meeting

Estate Planning Basics

2017

Kiwanis Club Meeting

Scams Targeting the Elderly

2017

Case Manager Training

Recognizing Scams That Target the Elderly, and How You Can Help

2016

The ArtWrite Collective

Copyright for Artists

2016

Copyright for Artists

Copyright Law and Considerations

2015

Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference The Future of Networking and Mentorship in Wisconsin

2015

Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Showcase

Entrepreneurship Mentor

2015

Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Showcase

Regional Entrepreneur Expert: Legal Considerations for Entrepreneurs

2015

University of Wisconsin Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic

Social Media and Professional Development

2015

University of Wisconsin Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic

Understanding Operating Agreements

Publications

2014

Souvenirs Photo Credit - Scottish Highlands, Scotland

Languages

English

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