Forrest Merithew

Outdoor Recreation Lawyer

Forrest Merithew is an accomplished lawyer and avid outdoorsperson who has lived and practiced around the country with bar licenses in California, Colorado, and North Carolina. When launching his law firm, Forrest named it Conatus Counsel, based on the Latin word that describes one's natural tendency to strive for success and sustainability. He adheres to this holistic approach when providing services to clients that include brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs, including outdoor recreation, sport, gear, lifestyle, food and beverage, manufacturing and product, clothing and apparel, breweries and restaurants, startups, and tech endeavors. Forrest believes in providing businesses the structure of an in-house general counsel for clients that may not be of size to justify one full-time.