Marc C. Forsythe

Marc C. Forsythe is a founding partner of Goe Forsythe & Hodges LLP in Irvine, California, where he focuses on commercial litigation, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, receiverships, and assignments for the benefit of creditors. He brings over three decades of combined legal and accounting experience to develop strategic solutions for complex financial matters.

Marc earned his B.A. in Accounting with honors from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1984, becoming a Certified Public Accountant in Nevada from 1985 to 1990. In 1990, he graduated from McGeorge School of Law, where he served as Case Note Editor for the Pacific Law Journal and earned American Jurisprudence Awards in reorganizations and estate law.

Before founding his current firm in 2019, Marc co-founded Goe & Forsythe LLP in 1998 and practiced at several respected firms, including Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison. He also served as a law clerk to Judge James N. Barr of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. His CPA background and early career with Ernst & Young give him unique insight into financial structures, making him a trusted advisor in both litigation and insolvency matters.

Marc C. Forsythe represents clients in Chapter 7 and 11 debtor cases, complex commercial disputes, and out-of-court workouts. His work often involves evaluating whether bankruptcy, an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or another resolution best serves his clients’ interests. Admitted to all California state and federal courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, he is an active member of leading professional organizations, including the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum.

By blending financial acumen with legal skill, Marc delivers precise, practical, and results-oriented counsel to individuals and businesses navigating high-stakes financial challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner / Partner, Goe Forsythe & Hodges LLP
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Certified Public Accountant in State of Nevada
• Member, Nevada Society of Certified Public Accounts
• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, Orange County Bankruptcy Forum
• Member, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Sections

Licensed State

• California

Education

• McGeorge School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nevada at Reno
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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