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Brian M. Forbes

Partner
Boston
+1.617.261.3152
Fax +1.617.261.3175

Primary Practice

Secondary Practices

Education

  • J.D., Northeastern University School of Law, 1999
  • B.A., University of New Hampshire, 1995, (magna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa; University Honors Program)

Admissions

  • Bar of Massachusetts
  • United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • Biography Overview
  • Additional Background
  • Representative Work
Mr. Forbes is a partner in the Boston office of K&L Gates and concentrates his practice in general commercial litigation including federal and state class action litigation.  Mr. Forbes regularly represents banking, mortgage lending and consumer financial services institutions in consumer class actions and individual litigation matters.  He has represented a variety of corporate and individual clients in jury and non-jury civil litigation matters in federal and state courts throughout the United States, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Professional Background

Prior to joining K&L Gates, Mr. Forbes served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Judith Gail Dein, United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, 2000-2001, and as Law Clerk to the Justices of the Superior Court of Massachusetts, 1999-2000.

Professional/Civic Activities

  • American Bar Association (Litigation Section, Class Actions Committee, Consumer Financial Services Committee of Business Law Section)

Speaking Engagements

  • Just Trying to Help: Application of Federal and State Debt Collection Laws in the Workout and Modification Process, Powerpoint Webinar Presentation, by Steven M. Kaplan, Jonathan D. Jaffe, Brian M. Forbes, and David A. Tallman, February 2010
  • Finding New Ways to Motivate Them: Debt Collection Laws and Alternative Communication Strategies, Webinar Powerpoint Presentation, by David L. Beam,  Brian M. Forbes, Nanci L. Weissgold, and David G. McDonough, Jr. March 2010
  • Defend national mortgage loan servicer in a nationwide class action alleging violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, California's Unfair Business Practices Act § 17200 and various common law claims in connection with mortgage loan servicing;
  • Defend national mortgage lender in a putative class action alleging claims for violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, and the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, and for negligent misrepresentation, fraud, civil conspiracy and restitution/unjust enrichment in connection with the provision of services through an affiliated business arrangement;
  • Defend national mortgage loan servicers in connection with various class actions alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and state unfair and deceptive acts and practices statutes;
  • Defend loan servicers and investors in response to subpoenas and civil investigative demands from state attorneys general and banking regulatory agencies related to mortgage servicing, foreclosures, and appraisal issues, including in New York, Texas, and Ohio; and
  • Defend mortgage lenders in putative class actions alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in connection with the mailing of "firm offers of credit."
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