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Matthew Forrest
Attorney
Matthew Forrest has more than fifteen years of experience litigating in Connecticut and New York courts. Whether it is a small contractual matter, a real estate investment, or a large malpractice case, Matthew strives to provide his clients with superior legal service and excellent customer service. The client is never left in the dark as to what is going on with their individual concerns.
Matthew completed his studies at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA in Economics and Finance; Nottingham University, Nottingham, England in International Economics/finance; Roger Williams University School Of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island; University College London School Of Law, London, England; Universidade Catolica Portuguesa School of Law in Lisbon, Portugal in Electronic Commerce, Information Policy and Law, Unfair Competition and Social Communication.
PAST AND PRESENT PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND LICENSES
Connecticut Insurance Adjusters License – All Lines
Member of the Connecticut Bar
Member of the New York Bar
Member of the United States District Court (Connecticut)
New York Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Member of the American Bar Association
Inns of Court, Two Grays Inn, London, England
Rhode Island Committee on Foreign Relations
Fellow of the Government, Public Interest Law Society
Association of Public Interest Law
Member of the Justinian Law Society
Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
DIRECTOR/COMMUNITY/GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE
Board Member, Wethersfield Board of Education 2013-Present
Governor/Director, Governing Board, The Wethersfield Historical Society 2009-2013
3 Term Councilman, Legislator for the Town of Wethersfield, November 2003-2009
Chair, Wethersfield Green Summit Committee
Vice-Chair, Wethersfield Energy Committee
Presiding Judge for the Intercollegiate Mock Trial Competition in CT and RI
Director, Board of Directors, Riverfront Recapture, Inc.
Director, Board of Directors, Tri-Town YMCA
Trustee/Director – The Fairway Trust, Palm Beach Florida Real Estate Trust