James Michael Foerst

HIRE AT YOUR OWN RISK, Anyone considering this firm - please be advised that James Forest and this firm are under active investigation by the Office of Attorney Ethics for threatening a former client on a recorded phone call, lying about a non existent court order, destroying a signed and legally bin...ding retainer agreement and perjury for lying under oath.

I called in for a free consultation, He was more interested in getting me to sign a retainer than actually listening to my matter and answering my questions. If a lawyer is only after your money then that should tell you all about the person you are dealing with and the quality of work you will be ge...tting.

I hired James based on the firms google reviews... come to realize they might be given Avvo verified reviews tell a the actually True story about his work quality and the way his firm operates. First impressions can really be misleading. My case was given to someone of less experience, but James was... CCed on all of the E-Mails. They were so non-responsive that my mortgage broker made numerous comments to me asking what is up with my lawyer? It got to the point where it became a joke during the process. They offered little to no advise during the process, which is something I desperately needed since it was my first rodeo. When we closed, James did not even stop by to say hi even though I was in his office. This would have been the polite thing to do as I am a client.

I hired James based on their confident promises and impressive talk. However, after I paid the retainer, James went completely silent for a week—no updates, no responses to my calls or emails. When I finally heard back, it felt like I was chasing them down just to get the basic service I had already ...paid for. To make matters worse, during the closing, he made multiple errors and missed critical details that could have jeopardized the entire deal. I had to step in and catch mistakes that he should have caught. His lack of attention and professionalism nearly cost me big time. If you need a reliable, detail-oriented real estate lawyer, look elsewhere.

Jim was refereed by was a close friend regarding a family matter issue that was was later dismissed as such a matter would have been handles by any other lawyer for a fraction of the price. My experience with Jim and this awful firm was utterly disheartening and frustrating, to say the least. I s...ought legal representation to navigate through family law matters, hoping for a compassionate and diligent professional to advocate for my interests. Unfortunately, Jim fell short in every aspect. From the outset, their lack of emotional support was glaring. The intricacies of family law cases require sensitivity and understanding, qualities that were alarmingly absent in their approach. Instead of providing reassurance or empathetic guidance during a challenging time, Jim seemed indifferent and detached, while stating "just sign the deal and get it over with" while unwilling to further negotiate the terms. Moreover, their representation demonstrated a blatant disregard for my best interests. Critical decisions were made without adequately considering the nuances of my matter or my desired outcomes. It was evident that they were more interested in a swift resolution, neglecting to prioritize the fundamental aspects that were important to me and my family. Attempting to negotiate terms with Jim proved to be an uphill battle. His unwillingness to engage in meaningful discussions or consider alternative solutions was both disappointing and concerning. Communication was strained, and attempts to reach a consensus on crucial matters were met with resistance and an unwillingness to compromise. Jim would go ghost for 2-3 with no response to texts, calls or emails. For example, the other party had sent him an email around 4pm but he forwarded me the email at 11pm and to follow up the next day, while the court date was the following date. Adding insult to injury, Jim repeatedly failed to follow through on promises, including moving court dates, exacerbating an already distressing situation. This lack of professionalism and commitment further exacerbated the stress and uncertainty surrounding my case. Upon talking to him about the agreement, he refused to move the court date when I had requested stating "just get it over with it and move on". In addition, we had made changes to the agreement and the other party accepted majority of it. But Jim refused to make further changes in the agreement stating "its just word, I'm not going to fight over a few words", he well knows if words were just words then I wouldn't in the legal situation that I was in. In summary, entrusting Jim with my family law matters was a regrettable decision. Their subpar emotional support, failure to prioritize my best interests, reluctance to negotiate, and inability to fulfill basic obligations culminated in a deeply unsatisfactory experience. I would caution anyone seeking legal representation in family law to steer clear of Jim and explore other options more committed to their clients' well-being and interests.