Michael Forton

Michael Forton

Michael Forton has been Director of Advocacy for Legal Services Alabama since 2016. He previously led the Huntsville Office and handled housing, consumer, domestic, and appellate cases in state and federal court, including the U.S. Supreme Court. A former staff attorney with Florida Rural Legal Services, he earned his J.D. from the University of Alabama and graduated with honors from Michigan State.

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Guest Appearances
July 22, 2025

Aging With Dignity: How Legal Services Keep Seniors Safe

Legal experts discuss the critical role civil legal services play in addressing the legal needs of older Americans on Talk Justice. Last year, LSC-funded legal organizations assisted more than 312,000 Americans age...