A private, multidisciplinary California law firm

Four focused practices. One coordinated strategy.

Attorney-led divisions in criminal law, family law, civil litigation, and real estate and corporate law—working together under firmwide leadership.

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Or call Los Angeles (213) 671-0736San Francisco & San Jose (650) 536-0529

The Forum & Lex model

Your legal problem may begin in one area. It rarely stays there.

Family disputes can involve property, businesses, or criminal allegations. Commercial problems can create civil, corporate, and real estate exposure. We are structured for that reality.

Focused from the start

Your matter begins with the attorney whose practice is closest to the problem—not with a general intake desk.

One accountable lead

One lead attorney remains accountable for the strategy, the communication, and the next decision.

The firm behind the lead

When the matter crosses into another discipline, the lead brings in the right Forum & Lex practice leader.

Four focused practice divisions

Focused by practice. United by strategy.

You are not hiring a generalist. You are hiring a focused practice backed by the coordinated judgment of the firm.

Firmwide leadership

Former Administrative Law Judge

Relevant experienceCalifornia Administrative Law Judge from 1980 to 2002. Director and mediator of Plumas Family Court Services from 2002 to 2025, mediating custody, visitation, and property settlements. Executive Director and General Counsel of the Plumas County Community Development Commission from 2014 to 2025.

After more than two decades deciding complex disputes, Roger now guides firmwide strategy and brings the right practice leaders together around each client's matter.

Practice 01

Criminal Law

Led by

Former Commissioner

Relevant experienceMore than three decades of litigation, including trials, arbitrations, and depositions. Former Los Angeles County Commissioner hearing and deciding tax appeals, and former Los Angeles Police Department patrol officer.

Defense and counsel when liberty, reputation, or government action is at stake.

Matters include

Criminal investigations and charges
Government action that puts liberty or reputation at risk
Criminal allegations connected to a family, business, or civil dispute

Who this helps

People facing a criminal investigation, a charge, or government action, including clients whose family or business dispute has led to a criminal allegation.

Next step

Book a complimentary consultation about Criminal Law. Have any notice or court paper you have received available for the conversation.

Practice 02

Family Law

Led by

UCLA School of Law

Relevant experienceLed four pro bono domestic violence restraining order cases while a litigation associate at Jones Day, arguing motions and negotiating with opposing counsel. Fluent in Arabic.

Divorce, custody, domestic protection, and disputes where family and financial interests converge.

Matters include

Divorce and separation, including property division and spousal support
Child custody, visitation, and relocation
Domestic violence restraining orders
Inheritance and family trust disputes
Family law appeals

Who this helps

Spouses, partners, and parents, including people seeking a restraining order and people responding to one.

Next step

Book a complimentary consultation about Family Law. If a hearing is scheduled or an order is in place, have the paperwork available.

Practice 03

Civil Litigation

Led by

Georgetown Law

Relevant experienceAssociate attorney handling discovery, depositions, and motions in civil litigation from 2021 to 2023. Appellate attorney briefing veterans’ benefits appeals before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims from 2018 to 2020.

Trial and appellate strategy for consequential private, business, and institutional disputes.

Matters include

Disputes between individuals, businesses, and institutions
Claims that proceed through discovery, motions, and trial
Civil appeals
Civil exposure arising from a family, real estate, or business matter

Who this helps

Individuals, businesses, and institutions that need to bring, defend, or appeal a civil claim.

Next step

Book a complimentary consultation about Civil Litigation. Note any filing, response, or appeal deadline you are aware of.

Practice 04

Real Estate & Corporate Law

Led by

Admitted in California & Nevada

Relevant experienceHas represented businesses, financial institutions, property owners, developers, and contractors in real estate, lending, construction, and commercial disputes in state and federal court and arbitration, with appellate work before the California Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit.

Counsel for property, transactions, business structure, and disputes involving valuable assets.

Matters include

Real estate and landlord-tenant disputes
Mortgage, lending, and loan-agreement disputes
Commercial construction disputes
Commercial transactions and business structure

Who this helps

Property owners, businesses, financial institutions, developers, and contractors.

Next step

Book a complimentary consultation about Real Estate & Corporate Law. Have the relevant agreements, loan documents, or property records available.

Confidential matter review

Bring us the whole problem.

Tell us where the matter began and what else may be connected. We will identify the right lead practice and the expertise the matter may require.

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Office locations

Areas served: Forum & Lex is a California law firm. The addresses below are its published office locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose.

Los Angeles

1301 N Broadway STE 32277
Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 671-0736

San Francisco

580 California Street, 12th & 16th Fl
San Francisco, CA 94104

(650) 536-0529

San Jose

84 South First Street, 3rd Floor
San Jose, CA 95113

(650) 536-0529

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The Forum & Lex model

Your legal problem may begin in one area. It rarely stays there.

Family disputes can involve property, businesses, or criminal allegations. Commercial problems can create civil, corporate, and real estate exposure. We are structured for that reality.