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Forrest Legal

Updated 2026-09-15 · 2,676 reviewed · 128 listed · Scored from 93 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(93) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Car Accident AttorneySlip and Fall / Premises LiabilityPersonal Injury AttorneySpanish-Speaking AttorneyWorkers' Compensation AttorneyNo Win No Fee / Free Consultation
Forrest Legal
Location
Downtown, Hartford
Services
Car Accident Attorney, Slip and Fall / Premises Liability, Personal Injury Attorney
Reviews
93
Ranking
#11 in Car Accident Attorney
Best for
drivers seeking diminished value settlements and vehicle accident claims resolved quickly.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-15). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-15.

What reviewers think

Reviewers consistently report that Attorney Matthew Forrest and his team handle diminished value and vehicle accident claims with ease and skill. They highlight quick turnarounds, clear explanations, and settlements that beat expectations. The firm treats clients as people rather than case numbers, staying reachable by phone, email, and text throughout.

The team specializes in diminished value claims, with detailed evidence and expert cross-examination at arbitration. Clients praise fair billing, minimal work required on their end, and a stress-free experience navigating insurance disputes. Multiple reviewers mention referrals from body shops and note they would recommend the firm for any vehicle-related legal needs.

Praised for
  • clear communication and regular updates
  • expertise and skilled representation
  • exceeded settlement expectations
  • personable and responsive team
  • simplified the legal process
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Best for: drivers seeking diminished value settlements and vehicle accident claims resolved quickly.

Strengths

  • Specializes in diminished value claims with expert appraisers and strong arbitration results
  • Fast settlements within months, not years
  • Attorney Forrest named by clients as skilled in cross-examination
  • Fair billing; known for reasonable costs

Worth knowing

  • Attorney Matthew Forrest named by name in multiple reviews as lead counsel
  • Paralegals and legal assistants noted as responsive and helpful
  • Diminished value claims settled within one month in at least one case
  • Uses expert appraisers and cross-examination strategy at arbitration
  • Referred by Fairfield Auto Collision and other body shops
  • Staff reachable by phone, text, and email

What reviews say by service

Car Accident Attorney
Multiple settlements exceeded expectations; diminished value specialty with expert appraisers and skilled arbitration
Slip and Fall / Premises Liability
Listed as a service; no specific review evidence
Workers' Compensation Attorney
Listed as a service; no specific review evidence
No Win No Fee / Free Consultation
Implied through free consultations and settlement outcomes; fair billing praised
Spanish-Speaking Attorney
Listed as a service; no specific review evidence
Personal Injury Attorney
General personal injury representation praised as professional and outcome-focused

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.6 average across the 112 car accident attorney businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How did this business earn its score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 89
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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89
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2
3
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Contact

Address
750 Main St #1208, Hartford, CT 06103

Last verified 2026-09-15

Opening hours

Monday
09:00-17:00
Tuesday
09:00-17:00
Wednesday
09:00-17:00
Thursday
09:00-17:00
Friday
09:00-17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Personal injurySerious injuries and wrongful deathWinter sports injuriesDiminished valueLoss of useShort payDog attacksMedical malpractice

Credentials claimed:Connecticut State Bar, Connecticut Federal Bar, Bar of the United States Supreme Court

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Questions people ask

How long does a diminished value claim typically take?
One reviewer reported their case settled within one month; another mentioned their case went to arbitration but was resolved without excessive delay. The firm tells clients cases take time upfront.
How do you charge for your services?
Reviewers describe the billing as fair and reasonable, though specific rates or fee structures are not detailed in the reviews.
What areas do you serve?
Their website lists Wethersfield, Glastonbury, Rocky Hill, Newington, Greater Hartford County, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

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Last updated 2026-09-15