Steve Forry represents clients in the prosecution and defense of state and federal court litigation, private arbitration and mediation. Steve also counsels clients on resolving disputes outside the confines of the courtroom. He has appeared across the country on behalf of his clients, including matters in California, Florida, Louisiana, Minnesota, Michigan, New Jersey, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Oregon. In addition to general commercial disputes, Steve focuses on litigation and dispute resolution involving financial services, corporate fiduciary duty, construction and the defense of consumer statutory class actions, as well as in counseling clients regarding compliance with The Fair Credit Reporting Act and related state statutes.
A dedicated advocate and strategist, Steve is not only committed to crafting arguments, but also to identifying resolution options to exit the dispute and conserve his clients’ resources. By taking the time to understand each client’s objectives and by making himself accessible, Steve is frequently able to bypass litigation obstacles and identify resolution opportunities that best serve his clients.
In the financial services arena, Steve represents, among others, banks, short-term lenders, mortgage servicing companies, insurers and individuals in single-plaintiff and class action disputes. His experience has covered the spectrum of financial services, including defense of consumer class actions, individual consumer claims and claims for alleged statutory violations, as well as representing clients in the enforcement of loan agreements and guaranties.
Steve also counsels clients and defends litigation relating to alleged violation of consumer statutes. Particular to The Fair Credit Reporting Act, Steve audits clients' online and paper disclosure, consent and background check processes and counsels clients regarding adverse action and risk-based pricing notices. Notably, Steve is an active member of the ABA Consumer Financial Services Committee and is the founder and former chair of the Columbus Bar Association Financial Services Committee.
In the construction arena, Steve represents owners, general contractors and subcontractors in litigation, arbitration and mediation of disputes relating to construction defects, contract disputes, in-construction performance issues, professional negligence and terminations. Steve is a 2014 alumnus of the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio's Rising Leaders Program and is a founder and moderator of construction law programs at the Builders Exchange for new-hires in the construction industry.