Jim Forbes has been practicing law in the public and private sectors for more than 25 years.
Jim is an experienced trial attorney, and takes a personal interest in each of his cases. He has been in private practice for 15 years, and has previously served as a Deputy District Attorney; an Assistant Attorney General; and a City Attorney. Jim assists clients in the areas of bankruptcy, debt collections, consumer protection and personal injury, including mesothelioma.
Bar Admissions:
* United States Supreme Court
* Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
* US District Courts (Oregon and Alaska)
* Oregon State Bar
* Washington Bar Association (inactive)
* Alaska Bar Association (inactive)
Areas of Practice:
* Personal Bankruptcy
* Employment Law (Discrimination and Termination)
* Consumer Protection
* Debtor's Rights
* Fair Debt Collection Practices
* Lemon Law
* Illegal Trade Practices
* Warranty Law
* Truth in Lending
* Fair Credit Reporting
* Personal Injury
* Mesothelioma (Asbestos Cancer)
In many situations, Jim Forbes accepts cases on a contingent (no recovery/no fee) basis. In many consumer law cases and contract disputes, attorney fees can be collected from the other side. Jim is experienced in recovering fees in such cases.
Jim serves clients in all of Central Oregon, including Bend, Redmond, Terrebonne, Sisters, Prineville, Powell Butte, Metolius, Camp Sherman, Culver, Chemult, and Crescent. In addition to the rural areas of Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook Counties, Jim serves clients in Northern Klamath County.
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James Forbes, PC is a Debt Relief Agency.