Jeffrey Lawrence Forte

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
American University, School of Public Affairs, B.A., 1998
Law School Attended:
American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 2001
Year of First Admission:
2001
Admission:
2001, Connecticut; 2005, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
ISLN:
916335838

Areas of Practice (9)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Construction Defects
  • Personal Injury
  • Environmental Law
  • Special Education Law
  • Child Advocacy
  • Education
  • Juvenile

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (21 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/26/26 in Special Education

    In this very important area of law, Jeffrey Forte is head and shoulders above his competitors. I endorse Jeffrey and his firm wholeheartedly.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/20/25 in Education Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/13/25 in Education Law

    I consider Mr. Forte the top education lawyer in the state. His advocacy for CT students has not only helped individual clients, but also shifted the law in the favor of needy students. Highly recommended.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/25/23 in Special Education

    Jeff is a great lawyer, who represents parents of children with special education needs. I work with Jeff frequently as opposing counsel as a school district attorney, and he is professional, prepared and collaborative in the interests of his client... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/11/23 in Education Law

    Attorney Forte is the first attorney I would consider for any education law referral. He focuses expressly on this area; he has significant experience in many cities and towns throughout Connecticut; he is aggressive and reasonable, creative and tho... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/11/23 in Special Education

    Jeff is a caring and effective Special Education attorney with compassion for his clients and a calm and cooperative approach that gets to solutions quickly without rancor.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/11/23 in Juvenile Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/11/23 in Special Education

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/28/23 in Special Education

    Jeff is an excellent attorney-thorough in his analysis of pending matters and transparent with his clients on meeting their expectations.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/28/23 in Special Education

    Jeff has amazing knowledge of special education law. He is a brilliant jurist and I send him all of my special education cases, because I know he will complete them with diligence.

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  • Shelton, CT
    1 Enterprise Dr., Ste. 410
    Shelton, CT 06484