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Atty. Dawn J. Lanouette

Atty. Dawn J. Lanouette

Dawn J. Lanouette is the Chair of Hinman, Howard and Kattell’s Labor and Employment Practice Group.

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About Dawn J. Lanouette at a glance

Dawn J. Lanouette is a Partner based in Binghamton, New York, practicing at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, health care, and cannabis. Educated at Pacific Univeristy (B.A., 1997) and Pace University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Pace University School of Law J.D. 2001 International Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Labor and Employment and Health Law Sections) American Bar Association (Labor and Employment and Health Law Sections) Southern Tier Association for Human Resources Professionals Tioga County Human Resources Roundtable Broome County Bar Association (Past P, Professional Memberships American Health Lawyers Association New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Binghamton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dawn J. Lanouette is the Chair of Hinman, Howard and Kattell’s Labor and Employment Practice Group
  • Labor and Employment Ms. Lanouette counsels employers on all aspects of their relationship with employees from recruitment to termination
  • She provides training to Executives, Human Resources Personnel, and Managers and Supervisors on legal obligations and best practices
  • She drafts and reviews employee handbooks and employment policies, and provides regular advice to clients on complying with the myriad of federal and state labor and employment laws
  • She also counsels clients concerning wage and hour law, and provides assistance with audits of exempt status and pay equity
  • When the relationship sours, Ms. Lanouette represents employers in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies
  • Her experience includes successfully defending clients before the Division of Human Rights (DHR) both before probable cause determinations and at hearings
  • the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
  • the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
  • the New York State Department of Labor (DOL)
  • the US Department of Labor
  • and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and in state and federal courts
  • Ms. Lanouette has also served as a neutral investigator hired by employers to conduct investigations into sexual harassment and discrimination complaints and has provided training to in-house counsel, human resources professionals, and other attorneys on these topics
  • Healthcare Law Ms. Lanouette has extensive experience counseling hospitals, long term care facilities, and home health care providers concerning compliance with Stark, the Anti-Kickback Law, and related state statutes
  • She works with clients to comply with the Medicaid and Medicare laws, and advises clients and their Business Associates to ensure compliance with the HIPAA and HITECH Act
  • Cyber Security Law Ms. Lanouette counsels clients on the growing cyber security threat to businesses of all sizes, including conducting reviews of policies and procedures, making recommendations on best practices, and preparing a plan in the event of a cyber attack
  • Ms. Lanouette also counsels clients during breach events with regard to compliance with federal and state laws, and has assisted clients in conducting investigations into suspected breaches
  • She serves on the Firm’s Executive, Finance, Personnel, Recruitment, Marketing and Technology Committees, and is the Chair of the Firm’s Associate Committee
  • She is a regular presenter of continuing legal education, a Past-President of the Broome County Bar Association Foundation, and a Past President of the Broome County Bar Association
  • She lives in Vestal, New York with her husband Ron and son William Publications Research & Accountability: The Need for Uniform Regulation of International Pharmaceutical Drug Testing, 13 Pace Int'l L.Rev. 197 (Spring 2001) Holding States to their Conventional Obligations: the United Nations Convention Against Torture and the need for a broad interpretation of state action, Geo., Immigr
  • L.J. 299 (Winter 2003)

Practice Areas Explained

Dawn J. Lanouette's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dawn J. Lanouette handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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Cannabis & Marijuana Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Binghamton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Dawn J. Lanouette's law office located?
Dawn J. Lanouette's law practice is located in Binghamton, New York. The firm is Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dawn J. Lanouette handle?
Dawn J. Lanouette focuses on employment, business, litigation, health care, cannabis. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Dawn J. Lanouette go to law school?
Dawn J. Lanouette earned their education at (B.A., 1997); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Dawn J. Lanouette received?
Dawn J. Lanouette's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
Pacific Univeristy
- 1997
Pace University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Pace University School of Law J.D. 2001 International Law Review
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

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