About David Forehand

David Forehand has provided trusted legal counsel since 1988. He is an honors
graduate of both Crisp County High School and Mercer University (undergraduate and law).

David currently focuses his practice on real estate law and helps clients navigate
transactions with confidence, clarity, and practical guidance.

Throughout his career, David has successfully represented thousands of clients in state and
federal trial and appellate courts across Georgia. He understands the practical
challenges his clients face and is committed to providing straightforward, responsive
legal guidance.

Outside the office, David serves his community through church and charitable groups.
He is the proud father of two and believes every client deserves to be treated with
integrity, respect, and personal attention.

Exemplary Case Results

Plymel v Teachers’ Retirement System Georgia
Forehand devoted many years of his practice to assisting Georgia retirees.  After being contacted by a retired educator, Forehand undertook a lengthy investigation and determined that the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia had been systematically shorting thousands of retirees and their beneficiaries on their monthly benefits for almost two decades.

Forehand filed a class action lawsuit in the Superior Court of Fulton County entitled Plymel v. Teachers’ Retirement System Georgia.  During the lengthy course of the massive Plymel case, Forehand assembled and led an outstanding team of lawyers.  Forehand and his team won the case on behalf of over 22,000 Georgia public school educators and their beneficiaries.  They recovered over $22,000 on average in back benefits for each class member, plus prospective monthly increases averaging over $250.00

Willis v. Employees Retirement System of Georgia and Anderson v. Public School Employees Retirement System of Georgia
In two separate class action cases called Willis and Anderson, Forehand and his team achieved similar, substantial recoveries on behalf of over 13,000 other retired public servants and their beneficiaries.  Class members included retired law enforcement officials and other public servants.

Bentley v. Employees Retirement System of Georgia
In the Bentley case, Forehand, acting as sole counsel, stopped dead in its tracks an unconstitutional scheme by state officials to deprive hundreds of disability retirees of some or all of their well-earned pensions.  In the Bentley case, Forehand prevailed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia by proving that the scheme violated due process of law.  Many of those who benefitted from the relief Forehand secured were law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty.