Fred J. Forman

Fred J. Forman is an estate planning and elder law attorney serving clients throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. As a founding shareholder of Forman Law Group, P.A., he focuses on estate planning, long-term care planning, business law, asset protection, and real estate matters. With decades of experience, he advises individuals, families, and business owners on protecting assets, reducing taxes, and planning for succession. His practice combines technical skill with practical guidance tailored to each client.

Fred earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Western New England School of Law. He received his B.A. from Merrimack College. His academic achievements reflect a strong foundation in legal research, analysis, and strategic thinking. After completing law school, he served in a judicial clerkship before entering private practice. This early courtroom experience strengthened his ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide thoughtful, well-reasoned guidance to clients.

Over the course of his career, Fred has drafted thousands of trusts, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, asset protection trusts, charitable trusts, and advanced tax planning vehicles. He works with blended families, business owners, and individuals with significant assets, as well as clients seeking basic incapacity and probate avoidance planning. He also advises on business succession, entity formation, contract negotiation, and real estate transactions, helping clients protect both personal and commercial interests.

Fred J. Forman is a frequent lecturer and published author on estate planning, asset protection, and business law topics. He has taught continuing education programs for attorneys, accountants, and financial professionals and has served as an adjunct faculty member teaching estate planning and business law. He has also appeared as a legal commentator on financial media programs. Through education, planning, and advocacy, Fred remains committed to delivering sophisticated and reliable legal counsel.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Shareholder and Director, Forman Law Group, P.A.
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Hampshire
• Maine
• Massachusetts

Education

• Western New England School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Merrimack College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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