Could not be happier with our experience with the Forrest Firm. Every attorney is immensely talented and dedicated to the client's success. We have worked with them across several domains and always received prompt, efficient, and knowledgable counsel. Highly recommend!

Prompt. Precise. Perfection! I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my legal needs!! Thanks David, I appreciate everything.

When I first started my business back in 1985, I considered lawyers a necessary evil. I admit I was that guy. About 10 years into my business we ran into a situation that changed my mind. But still, I have always been careful to keep from running up the legal fees. I've know of Forrest Firm for some time and used them for some minor work, but recently engaged them to start a local venture fund. I have been working with David Morris, in the Durham office. His knowledge of Venture and Private Equity has been instrumental to getting our fund started. I have spoken with other funds and their experience and cost, and our costs have been in line or lower than what others have spent to start their funds. We are very satisfied with Forrest Firm and David Morris in particular and would give them our unreserved recommendation. Tom Droege, Droege Computing Services, Inc (1985).

I could not recommend Leslie Lasher, James Forrest and the entire firm at the Forrest Firm enough. They are an absolute pleasure to work with and extremely professional.

We are a young technology company in the Food and Beverage Industry that is typically dominated by larger firms. Throughout our start, James and his team at Forrest Firm have been a great resource and instrumental in assisting our growth. With the managed legal services package from them, we have been able to keep pace with our clients’ legal demands on a predictable and affordable budget. From tasks as simple as confidentiality agreements to as complex as license agreements, Forrest has always made our needs a priority and delivered top tier legal advice and services. I’m grateful to have such a dynamic and talented team representing my interests while maintaining a personal touch and forward looking approach. With James and Jesse in my corner, I know that I can focus on my core business without having to second guess any legal issues. Keep up the good work!

Michael Druga, Chief Executive Officer
SinnovaTek, Inc.

I met Jeff Wolfe via CED in Raleigh several months back. After a few conversations, I knew working with The Forrest Firm was going to be the right thing for our SaaS business needs. Jeff and the team have been very responsive to our needs and timelines. The ability for the firm to turn around our different types of agreements with our customers in the timeframes required has continued to exceed my teams expectations. I highly recommend the firm thanks to its personal touch assistance that you will not get with the larger firms.

Anthony Rotoli CEO ESM Solutions

We recently retained the Forrest Firm to handle our investor related legal counsel. Even though the first assignment was a small one, they treated me like a much larger client. They were up front with the pricing, timeline and delivered the expected counsel that we needed to move forward. We know we're a smaller client, but they made us feel like anything but that.

Clark Harris Co-Founder of LoLo, LLC

On behalf of Small Hands Big Hearts United, our organization could never thank Forrest Firm enough for assisting us in the beginning phase of a very exciting yet challenging journey in becoming a 501(c)3. With their guidance and expertise, we were able to build a strong foundation on which to raise awareness to our mission. Everyone on our Leadership Team was able to create a client relationship with James that revolved around trust, knowledge and professionalism. This allowed us to enter into the charitable sector in a confident and knowledgeable way. James clearly defined the steps we needed to take. He pinpointed exactly the services he needed to provide based on our needs making the process fast, flawless and stress free. He was accessible to us at all times which made venturing into the charitable sector an exciting, pleasant and rewarding experience. We will continue to utilize Forrest Firm for all of our legal matters.

I referred James and the Forrest Firm team into a recent business sale transaction. I was the sellside investment banker in the transaction, and my client was a manufacturing firm. As the investment banker, I find it is important for the client to be represented by an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions attorney and for the client, attorney and investment banker to have an orchestrated strategy throughout the business sale process. The Forrest Firm provided the experience and sound legal counsel that my client required. In addition, James proved to be an adapt partner to work with, and leverage, throughout the transaction. I would not hesitate to partner with the Forrest Firm in another transaction in the future.

Clint Bundy
Bundy Group
Mergers & Acquisitions / Capital Raises

We’ve worked with Jesse Jones for many years and he has taken the time to understand our business, how we work and what we need. Jesse is always thinking of things we don’t consider and has been very good at protecting our interests and our clients’ interests. Jesse is not only extremely responsive, he’s also been very accommodating in terms of deadlines – when we need quick turnaround, he does his best to make sure we get what we need when we need it. We definitely trust and rely on Jesse’s guidance and knowledge to help run our business.

I have nothing but great things to say about Forrest Firm. As a first-time entrepreneur, having a team of attorneys that I can trust to steer me in the right direction is paramount. Forrest Firm, specifically Jesse Jones, goes above and beyond to provide the best possible service to clients. With Forrest Firm, you get a team of seasoned attorneys that place every client as their top priority.

The Forrest Firm has a unique approach to billing and contracts which is straight forward and frees us from the worry of cost overruns. However, a set affordable price for a lousy service is not a great deal. On several occasions James and his team have given excellent insight on difficult contracts and challenging situations. The Forrest firm couples excellent legal insight with ethics and integrity. I guess it should not be surprising but it is unusual to have the voice of truth and integrity coming from legal counsel. Straight forward pricing, excellent insight, coupled with integrity is what you get when you hire the Forrest Firm.

Having moved my company from another state, the Forrest firm did a superlative job of helping me negotiate the complex troubled legal waters. They were incredibly helpful, thoughtful, and timely to facilitate the transition. All of my communication was rapidly responded to, and of equal importance was they were very upfront about pricing and cost to do this, and what I thought was most reasonably priced based on the complexity of the task. On a personal note, they were most supportive and really easy to work with. Their punctual follow-ups, and insightful information was most appreciated. I highly recommend this firm, especially after having worked with many other firms over the years.

I have worked with James for over 10 years as a senior executive with Parata Systems and most recently as an independent consultant. James and other members of the Forrest Firm provide excellent legal advice in a very timely and professional manner. James has a significant business acumen which allows him to understand the tradeoffs between opportunities and legal/financial risk. This results in an informed/balanced recommendation that goes beyond just providing a strict legal opinion. The Forrest Firm is a reflection of James honesty, integrity and disciplined work ethic, which results in a true partnership.

There are many attorneys who know the law, but James understands the legal side of business. We appreciated his team’s ability to translate legal jargon for us and show us how to efficiently comply and apply it to our practice. The Forrest Firm was able to help us with almost every facet of starting our new investment advisory firm. From negotiating our lease to understanding and establishing prudent HR policies, we are thankful to have the Forrest Firm as trusted legal counsel.

Eric Chetwood CFP
Managing Partner
Adams Chetwood Wealth Management Group

I have had the good fortune of working with James Forrest and Jesse Jones over the past year as my medical practice, Pinehurst Neuropsychology, has grown. Their expertise not only in legal matters but also business development has had a measurable impact on the success of my practice and projects. Both attorneys have brought an impressive level of interpersonal warmth, clear communication and enthusiasm to all of our collaborations. Both are also very accessible and respond promptly and thoughtfully to emails or phone calls. I look forward to recommending them to many colleagues. Excellent group!

Forrest Firm has been instrumental in helping our startup get off the ground. Of course they excel in providing outstanding legal guidance. They are always able to answer questions and provide legal counsel. That’s par for the course though really. What has really made the biggest impression is their approachability and care. Working with James, Jesse, and the rest of the team feels human as they all value their relationships with clients. We are grateful to James and his team for all they have done and we look forward to continuing our work them moving forward.

I’ve been nothing but impressed with the attorneys that we've worked with at the Forrest Firm. Both James and Jeff have shown a keen understanding of deal structures and have been a true value added partner, with an emphasis on the word "partner" with our activities here at Sovereign's Capital.

Forrest Firm has been a reliable resource for our business over the years. James is knowledgeable and he has provided invaluable advice when helping us with risk management and contracts. He was also the voice of reason in a crises. He has introduced us to tremendous resources when we needed them and he was accessible. It was clear to us that James maintains a high standard of excellence for himself and for those who working with him. His fees were just what we expected and he worked efficiently to achieve our objectives.

The Forrest Firm provided the legal services I needed to help launch my (and my wife's) new business venture. The firm’s flexibility, timeliness and interest in our company goals made the firm a valuable member of our team. James particularly was willing to take the time to explain the legal implications and requirements of various legal options and offered recommendations to help establish the business in the best way possible. On a personal level, James is a great guy, a family man, and an overall pleasure to work with. I recommend James, especially for those looking for early stage guidance during those oftentimes intimidating moments of starting a business.

Club Horizon benefited greatly from the Forrest Firm's responsiveness during a relatively quick merger. They worked quickly on close deadlines and helped us navigate some tricky decisions during our merger discussions. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.

Our team at Maupin Travel manages travel for companies and individuals, and we work with a wide range of customers, vendors, partners and employees. Our company’s need for legal counsel fluctuates dramatically – at times non-existent and other times requiring specific, time sensitive legal guidance. James and his team are dependable, responsive and have shown an ability to provide expert legal advice to a wide range of issues for us. By partnering with Forrest Firm our mid-sized company is able to punch above our weight from a legal perspective, which gives me great confidence and peace of mind.

We have worked with James Forrest for over five years as a fellow service provider to a mutual client and as a client. James has always gone the extra mile for our business and our clients. I have personally found his entrepreneurial spirit and customer focus refreshing in the world of corporate law and big business. His partnership mentality allows his clients to move forward by welcoming challenges and acting now.

I've had the pleasure to work with James on my company's legal needs for years. At all times I've found James to be very knowledgeable and always willing to help. With his quick turnaround time, transparency and quality work, James is able to provide the best value for his clients while constantly improving his services.

James worked with me in a very timely manner delivering exactly what I needed at a very reasonable price.

I started working with Forrest Firm before I started my company in 2011. James was an integral part in providing the necessary guidance and material enabling us to move forward with confidence. James’ experience and energy drew me to his firm, but it is his character and desire to work with me, and not for me, that will keep me going back to him.

I am extremely appreciative of the work that Forrest Firm has provided me with regard to my contract needs. I have known James for many years and have the highest respect for him both personally and professionally. His firm provided me transparent fees without surprises and a high quality product that was tailored to exactly what I needed. I would highly recommend him to other physicians for their contract and business needs.

When choosing a firm for my start up business, I chose the Forrest Firm because I knew James was trustworthy. I’ve seen that they have my company's best interests in mind -- even if that means suggesting not proceeding with certain services that would profit them. I am also impressed with their responsiveness and accessibility. When speaking with other colleagues in my industry about their experiences with legal counsel, nothing compares to the Forrest Firm! Thank you James!

I have really enjoyed working with Forrest Firm and value the firm’s responsiveness and focus. As we worked through a very time sensitive negotiation, James and his team provided extremely quick turn around and helped us focus on the terms that mattered most to the business. I highly recommend Forrest Firm.

The Forrest Firm assisted our church by representing us in a large bond refinancing agreement for our church building. The transaction went so well and we felt so well informed and represented that we have used the Forrest Firm to help us in other areas of our organization. James and his team have helped us to operate with the upmost in integrity and be poised for growth.

The Summit Church is a large church with multiple properties under both lease and ownership. We have used Forrest Firm’s services with respect to developing leases, refinancing, and purchase agreements related to these properties, as well as all other legal matters relative to the church’s activities. The two factors that insure that we will continue to utilize Forrest Firm’s services are James’ thoroughness and his integrity. I have full confidence that any recommendation provided by James or his team will be one that has been completely analyzed and presents the best option for the church. Additionally I can without equivocation trust that James will always put the interests of the church first in his efforts to provide the best service.

James has provided us with very knowledgeable and professional legal services and sound business advice since inception. He also understands the growing pains that start-ups experience and is focused on providing legal services that serve the client based on the client’s actual needs. We very much look forward to working with Forrest Firm well into the future and would highly recommend Forrest Firm to companies such as ours that are seeking sophisticated legal services without the unnecessary (and very costly) bells and whistles that other firms seek to provide.

Forrest Firm has been a tremendous help to our growing organization. No matter the time or situation, James and his team are always there to answer questions, review documents, or help us create new agreements as things come up in our business. It was critically important to me to find someone who was reliable, diligent, responsive, and had the business sense to help guide us to the right strategic decisions; James is all of this and much more. He is a thought leader in his industry with his unique pricing structure and flexibility. James and his team at Forrest Firm are a true pleasure to work with on all levels.

Our company sells complex robotic technology and software direct to end users. We write hundreds of contracts each year where the language changes based on product and market. We have been working with James since 2005 and he has been integral in creating contracts templates and other legal documents that allow us to maximize our efficiency and minimize our turnaround time to keep the sales force happy. In addition, he is a valuable resource for the sales team during contract negotiations for our large and institutional customers. He brings to the table excellent legal knowledge, a tremendous grasp of technology to enable contracting efficiencies, wonderful work ethic, and a strong determination to continuously learn about our business in order to provide timely and informed advice on a wide variety of legal issues. Although I know it is not the reality, he treats us as if we are his sole client.

In my opinion, James is a respected advisor, resilient business leader, and expert in corporate law. On multiple occasions, I have utilized Forrest Firm for sound legal advice within the life sciences industry and have always been pleased with his services. James takes time to put himself in my shoes and carefully consider the circumstances before providing guidance. He has been readily available when immediate legal advice was needed. It's comforting to know I can rely on a legal professional that has similar values, beliefs and viewpoints, both personally and professionally. If you are seeking legal advice for a one-time situation or pursuing a long-term professional engagement, I highly recommend James and the Forrest Firm. Mike Putnam - CEO Sequence, Inc.

I have been using the Forest Firm as my counsel for over 5 years now. I brought The Forrest Firm on board with my previous company FGI, Research any they continue to be a client of The Forrest Firm. Since I have moved on to full time ministry and started my own non-profit as Trinity Outreach, Inc James and his staff have assisted me thru the process. They are a team that always looks in the best interest of their client. They are professional and maintain a HIGH level of INTEGRITY. I highly recommend The Forrest Firm and will DEFINATELY be a long term client.

The use of legal counsel is usually a process that has many unknowns relative to timing, cost, completeness and effectiveness. I had a relatively small contract issue with a business partner at a start-up company and wanted to be sure I was properly represented. Working with James and the Forrest Firm provided the perfect balance of completeness and professionalism within a price range that was predetermined, fair and a great value. I would recommend James and the team to anyone seeking legal support and you can be sure, he’s my company’s choice for all our legal requirements.

The American Underground is a campus for entrepreneurs and a place where things move fast every hour. I count on the Forrest Firm to help our organization with complex legal questions and guidance and to do so quickly and predictably so we can focus on supporting our entrepreneurs and growing our business. Working with James and Jeff is a pleasure —they are guys I trust will provide great guidance and also look for win-wins.

Owning a small business brings a never ending gauntlet of challenges from all directions. I cannot imagine trying to navigate this ever-changing landscape without The Forrest Firm as my partner. James has assembled a top notch team who have consistently exceeded my expectations on every front.

Often it's difficult for industries to realize when a current pricing model has run its course and change is required. In the past, the billable hour was the only mechanism for us to establish a relationship with the legal and finance communities. This structure creates a relationship that does not lend itself to the critical point of value that most leaders need, which is preventative maintenance. Over the last several years, James has worked with my team to establish a working practice of estimating work accurately, and allowing us the fee predictability that has actually encouraged us to call James and his team more often. We are pleased to continue our relationship with Forrest Firm as it grows.

Three things about FF: I’m impressed with their quick turn-around and thoroughness on contract reviews. Forrest Firm's timely billing is a refreshing development among providers of professional services. I value the firm's community involvement.

Jesse is on the pulse of our business as a growing startup company and has proven to be a vital extension of our team in helping to navigate challenges and opportunities as they arise. He understands the rapid pace of a startup and has demonstrated ability to roll up sleeves and move quickly when needed. Forrest Firm makes it clear that they value our business and want to be the partner that helps us to grow to become an impactful leader in our industry. -Braden Rawls, CEO and Co-Founder of Vital Plan

Working with Jesse has been great, it's good to find someone who takes the time to get to know you, goes beyond the baseline expectations, and shows up at community events. I'm seeing more and more entrepreneurs and small business owners working with Forrest firm.

James and his attorneys are very responsive to their clients. James is very knowledgeable and his work for us on our employee handbooks and our service contracts was invaluable. I highly recommend this firm.