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William J Forbes

2.4
3 reviews

17 Lenox Place, P.O. Box 1868, New Britain, CT 06050-1868

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and 9 more

About William J Forbes

William J Forbes is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 9 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years. William practices at Forbes & Maluszewski, LLC in New Britain, CT.

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Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
September 20, 2013
Hired Attorney

Attorney Forbes has been extremely honest, direct and responsive to my individual needs as his client.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 29, 2011
Hired Attorney

William Forbes is a total waste of time and money in Divorce cases. STAY AWAY!!!
He should be ashamed to call himself a lawyer. He has absolutely NO BACKBONE. He appears flustered and lost when in negotiations during special masters. Gets pushed around by everyone, even the court clerk. Never made an argument. Takes the path of least resistance. THIS GUY IS USELESS.... If your getting divorced...
SAVE YOUR FUTURE AND YOUR MONEY... Get a REAL lawyer.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 25, 2025
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Do yourself a favor and do not hire this man. He's cheap for a reason. He can't spell, he doesn't even know how to spell his own clients name, he doesn't know who the plaintiff and the defendant are on forms he fills out,, fills put the wrong courthouse and jurisdiction on court documents, can't remember client's contact information and will repeatedly ask for email address and phone number. Doesn't understand how family court operates thinks he can negotiate with child support enforcement when the money owed is documented and due. He wil also keep continuing your case to line his pockets. Might as well throw your hard earned money into a fire pit.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
  • Bankruptcy
  • Real Estate
  • Criminal Law 2
    • Traffic Violations
    • Misdemeanors
  • General Practice
  • Other 3
    • Buy-Sell Agreements
    • Commercial Collections
    • Driving While Intoxicated

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Forbes & Maluszewski, LLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1979, Connecticut
    Memberships
    New Britain (Member, Board of Directors, 1997—) and Connecticut Bar Associations
    International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
    Central Connecticut Collaborative Family Law Group (President).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Western New England College
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Massachusetts
    Class of 1976
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1952
    April 26, 1952

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