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Harry Michael Forman

Harry Michael Forman

 
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Family Law...
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
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Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
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Communication Skills
4.7/5.0
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Ethics and Professionalism
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Jan Howard Brown
Jan Howard Brown July 25, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Forman has been very successful in his efforts to obtain a result in criminal court least harmful to a client's immigration status. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We have worked together on numerous cases involving mutual clients.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Mr. Forman handled the criminal aspects of my clients' cases while I represented them concerning their immigration status.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Frequently during 2012-present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mr. Forman knows criminal law extremely well and is a persuasive advocate.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

We have discussed the criminal and immigration aspects of client matters and Mr. Forman is extremely knowledgeable as to the criminal law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

We have discussed the criminal and immigration aspects of client matters and Mr. Forman is extremely knowledgeable as to the criminal law.

Communication Skills: Very Good

Mr. Forman is a very good communicator and gets his points across.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Forman is very careful in his actions to stay within ethical bounds.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Litigation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Andrea Laurie Freund
Andrea Laurie Freund July 23, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
He is an all around lawyer's lawyer. He is effective and hard-working and well respected in the community. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

We worked together on criminal and civil legal matters

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • I Represented Them

We worked together to represent criminal and civil clients

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
many, many years (1986 - present)
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

smart and learned and energetic in defending his clients. he has amazing knowledge of both the criminal and civil law.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

His legal arguments are beyond reproach. He never fails to research the topic at hand

Legal Analysis: Excellent

He is smart as a whip and puts in time and effort in legal analysis

Communication Skills: Excellent

He communicates effectively with the court and adversaries and informs clients every step of the way

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

He continuously exhibits exemplary standards of behavior, ethics and professionalism

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
criminal law and civil law - personal injury, false arrest, medical malpractice
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Client Relations
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Jose Rodriguez
Jose Rodriguez March 10, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I have seen Mr. Forman work throughout his career and he does not walk into a courtroom unless he is thoroughly prepared. He has gotten acquittals on a very serious criminal cases. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Friend

Harry is a friend. We have been friends for over 40 years. During those years we have worked together on some cases and when I stopped handling criminal cases I have referred many clients to him.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

Handled multiple defendant case

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
1981
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Very thorough on applying law to facts. Will represent clients using all available defenses.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Excellent grasp of criminal law, which makes him a very effective trial attorney.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Very effective in communicating with jurors and putting forth a legal analysis which can be understood by a lay person.

Communication Skills: Excellent

His communication skills are excellent and a very valuable asset to have as a trial lawyer.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Forman is a person of high moral character and his ethics are beyond reproach.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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