Brian C. M. Forbes graduated from The Ohio State University and received his Juris Doctor degree from Capital University Law School in May of 1999, where he graduated with honors, including Order of the Curia and Cum Laude distinctions. While in law school, he served as a Legal Extern for both the Supreme Court of Ohio (Ohio Judicial Conference), and the Office of the Governor of Ohio (Deputy Legal Counsel).

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Forbes' professional background included experience in the public and private sectors. His past experience includes managing his own private practice and serving as Assistant Franklin County Prosecutor, Civil Division. The emphasis of Mr. Forbes' practice is in the areas of OVI defense, business law, civil litigation and appeals.

Mr. Forbes has been certified by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as an instructor in the administration of standardized field sobriety tests. In addition, Mr. Forbes is certified by National Patent Analytical Systems, Inc., the manufacturer of the BAC Datamaster, in the operation, diagnostic verification and calibration of the BAC Datamaster Breath Alcohol Testing Instruments. The BAC Datamaster is the most commonly used breath alcohol testing instrument in Ohio.

Mr. Forbes is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, Delaware County Bar Association, and the Thomas More Society.

Mr. Forbes is admitted to practice before the Ohio Bar and the United States District Court for the  Southern District of Ohio. He is also a participant/volunteer for the CBA Homeless Project and The Greater Columbus branch of Habitat for Humanity.

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