Atty. Lara P. Ott

Atty. Lara P. Ott

Recent Distinctions: Super Lawyers, NYC Metro Area, Family Law, 2013-2016; Super Lawyers, NYC Metro Area Rising Stars, Family Law, 2012; The New York Times Magazine Top Women Attorneys in the New York Metro Area, 2014-2016; American Registry, Top Young Family Law Attorneys, 2012. Research: Family Therapy Process Research Laboratory, University of Utah Department of Psychology; Research Assistant, 1993-1994, National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) Grant Research Project Recipient/Awards: Super Lawyers, NYC Metro Area, 2013-2016; Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Family Law, 2012; American Registry, T

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Lara P. Ott at a glance

Lara P. Ott is a Senior Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Stein & Ott LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), New Jersey (1999), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2003), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2003). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Utah (B.A., 1995). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Recent Distinctions

  • Super Lawyers, NYC Metro Area, Family Law, 2013-2016
  • Super Lawyers, NYC Metro Area Rising Stars, Family Law, 2012
  • The New York Times Magazine Top Women Attorneys in the New York Metro Area, 2014-2016
  • American Registry, Top Young Family Law Attorneys, 2012

Research

  • Family Therapy Process Research Laboratory, University of Utah Department of Psychology
  • Research Assistant, 1993-1994, National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) Grant Research Project Recipient/Awards: Super Lawyers, NYC Metro Area, 2013-2016
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Family Law, 2012
  • American Registry, Top Young Family Law Attorneys, 2012
  • Recipient, Robert W. Miller Trial Advocacy Award, Syracuse University College of Law
  • Member, Moot Court Honor Society, Syracuse University College of Law
  • Mortar Board National Honor Society, University of Utah

Societies

  • Member: Moot Court Honor Society
  • Mortar Board National Honor Society
  • Recipient, Robert W. Miller Award

Practice Areas Explained

Lara P. Ott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lara P. Ott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Civil Litigation

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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 New York 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

Common questions about Lara P. Ott

Where is Lara P. Ott's law office located?
Lara P. Ott's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Stein & Ott LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lara P. Ott handle?
Lara P. Ott focuses on divorce, family law, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Lara P. Ott practiced law?
Lara P. Ott has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Lara P. Ott go to law school?
Lara P. Ott earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Lara P. Ott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of Utah
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
New Jersey
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2003

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