Leann D. Forbes, Esq.

Leann Forbes, f/k/a Leann Stanick, is a dedicated immigration, real estate, and business lawyer, licenced to practice in both New Jersey and New York.

Leann was born in Trinidad and Tobago, and raised between the islands, New Jersey and New York City. Her passion for serving migrant communities stems from personal experiences with U.S. immigration, cross-border settlement, and overcoming a series of related obstacles. Having navigated the immigration system herself, she provides invaluable insight and expert guidance. Resilient and purposive, Leann achieves the most favorable outcome for her clients by forming creative solutions to complex legal issues.

She received her B.A in Political Science and Women’s Studies from the University at Albany, and graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law having earned an International & Comparative Law Certificate. Eager to expand upon her expertise in human rights, Leann went on to complete the Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Diploma Program at American University Washington College of Law. Leann completed internships at the UN-mandated Special Tribunal for Lebanon, Caribbean Law Clinic (Jamaica), various law firms, and study abroad programs in Rwanda, South Africa, and the Cayman Islands.

Upon passing the Bar and prior to co-founding her first law practice in 2016, Leann immersed herself in the fields of immigration and real estate, first at a small law firm, then an international law firm, and finally with a multinational professional services firm. At that point in her career, she chose to use her professional and interpersonal skills to build a practice that effectively services immigrants, young professionals, and entrepreneurs. Thus, Leann founded her second solo practice, Forbes Legal Group, in April 2020.

In July 2023, Leann married Kashif Forbes, a distinguished attorney in Litigation, Criminal Defense, and Transactional and Contract work. Their shared passion for law and commitment to serving their clients led them to establish Forbes Legal Group, a boutique immigration, real estate, & business law firm, combining their expertise and vision under one roof.