Donald R. Forsyth • Trial Attorney

A Solo Trial Practice Built on Personal Responsibility

I built this practice around a simple idea: the lawyer who gives the advice should know the case, and the lawyer whose name is on the file should remain responsible for the work.

I keep my caseload limited so I can stay directly involved in the matters I undertake. When I take on your case, I am the one reviewing the evidence, explaining the choices, preparing for court, and making the legal decisions.

Staff may assist with scheduling, documents, and administrative matters. They do not give legal advice or decide case strategy.

Why I May Not Answer Immediately

Much of my working week is spent in court. That means I may not be able to answer a call the moment it comes in. A concise message with your name, charge, court, court date, and return number helps me review the matter and respond as court permits.

Local Roots and Courtroom Work

I was raised in McIntosh and Glynn Counties. My work regularly takes me into courtrooms throughout Georgia’s coastal counties, including McIntosh, Glynn, and Camden. I understand the local geography, courthouse locations, calendars, and procedures that affect how criminal and traffic cases move.

Military Service

I served as a cavalry scout—an Army reconnaissance role—with 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment during the 2003 Iraq War. That experience reinforced the habits I bring to legal work: listen carefully, prepare thoroughly, remain steady under pressure, and take responsibility for work that carries my name.

Education and Georgia Admission

I earned my J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2011. I earned a B.S. cum laude in Biology from Georgia College & State University in 2007 and was admitted in Georgia in 2012.

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