Jenna N. Forster, Consumer Attorney in Washington, District of Columbia
4 years of legal practice · focused on Consumer and General
AssociateatMotley Rice LLC
Washington, DC
Practicing consumer in Washington since 2022.
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Jenna N. Forster is an associate based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Consumer and General. Jenna has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Motley Rice LLC.
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- Handles Consumer and General matters from Washington, DC.
- 4 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jenna N. Forster: Jenna N. Forster is an associate based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Consumer and General. Jenna has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Motley Rice LLC.
Areas of practice
Jenna's practice areas in Washington
Jenna concentrates on consumer and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jenna handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Consumer cases in Washington, District of Columbia
Jenna takes consumer matters in Washington, District of Columbia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jenna agrees to represent you.
General cases in Washington, District of Columbia
Jenna takes general matters in Washington, District of Columbia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jenna agrees to represent you.
Biography
Jenna N. Forster, consumer attorney serving Washington
Jenna N. Forster is an associate based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Consumer and General. Jenna has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Motley Rice LLC. Jenna works from Washington, District of Columbia and takes on consumer matters across the region.
Jenna Forster works to protect public entities and combat consumer fraud through complex litigation.
Jenna’s casework includes representing states and municipalities in litigation against the entire opioid supply chain alleging deceptive marketing and overdistribution, as well as cases involving the alleged overinflation of prescription drug prices. She also litigates consumer protection and public nuisance claims against social media companies alleging their platforms’ dangerous and addictive designs harm youth safety and wellbeing.
Jenna gained valuable experience in complex mass tort litigations as an associate in the San Francisco office of a multi-national plaintiffs’ firm. There, she represented governmental entities and personal injury clients in nationwide litigation against JUUL Labs and Altria, alleging that they misled the public about the safety of their products and engaged in predatory marketing of e-cigarettes to children. Jenna was also a member of the team that represented the San Francisco Unified School District in the first MDL bellwether trial, which resulted in a global settlement with Altria that resolved nearly 10,000 cases and recovered $235 million.*
Jenna also served as a law clerk for Judge Jon S. Tigar on the U. S. District Court, Northern District of California.
While completing her legal studies, Jenna was the executive editor of the California Law Review and the Berkeley Journal of Gender, Law & Justice, as well as a founding board member of the Berkeley Plaintiffs’ Law Association. She was a judicial extern for the Supreme Court of California, working under the Hon. Goodwin H. Liu. She also interned for the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office, working with the Complex & Affirmative Litigation team. Upon graduation she was awarded Pro Bono Honors, received the Anthony F. Dragonette Award for Civil Trial Practice, and was admitted into the Order of the Coif and the Order of Barristers.
Jenna is also actively involved in trial advocacy education. She is a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, where she teaches a course on trial advocacy skills and co-directs the external trial competitions program.
Admitted only in CA, not admitted in DC. Practice supervised by Mimi Liu pursuant to DC App R. 49.
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How Jenna handles consumer matters
Jenna Forster works to protect public entities and combat consumer fraud through complex litigation. Jenna’s casework includes representing states and municipalities in litigation against the entire opioid supply chain alleging deceptive marketing and overdistribution, as well as cases involving the alleged overinflation of prescription drug prices. She also litigates consumer protection and…
Who Jenna represents
Jenna reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer and general matters in Washington and the surrounding District of Columbia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Jenna studied and practices
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
J.D. · 2022
American University
B.A. · 2017
Jurisdictions
Jenna's state bar admissions
California
2022 · ACTIVE
Jenna studied at J.D. in University of California, Berkeley, School of Law and B.A. in American University.
Law school and academic background
Jenna completed J.D. in University of California, Berkeley, School of Law and B.A. in American University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jenna runs in District of Columbia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Jenna's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators
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Locations
Jenna N. Forster's office in Washington
Jenna's primary office is at 401 9th St., NW, Suite 1001, Washington, DC, 20007. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Jenna N. Forster — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new consumer attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jenna usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jenna charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jenna's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jenna will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a consumer attorney in Washington, District of Columbia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jenna
Jenna discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in consumer practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every consumer matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jenna confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jenna's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jenna N. Forster
How much does it cost to hire Jenna for a consumer case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jenna walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jenna offer a free consultation?
Jenna charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jenna's office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check Jenna's current terms during booking.
How long do consumer cases in District of Columbia typically take?
Simple consumer matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jenna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jenna take my case if I'm outside Washington?
Jenna is licensed in District of Columbia. Matters governed by District of Columbia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jenna will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jenna?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jenna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jenna accepting new consumer clients right now?
Jenna's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Consumer attorneys serving Washington and Belize City in District of Columbia
Jenna handles consumer matters throughout District of Columbia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified consumer attorneys in that community.
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