Atty. Laura A. Watanabe

Atty. Laura A. Watanabe

Laura A. Watanabe is a lawyer practicing charities and non profit, commercial litigation, employment and 9 other areas of law.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Laura A. Watanabe at a glance

Laura A. Watanabe is a family law, employment, business, litigation, and adr attorney based in New York, New York. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), US District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1993), California (2002), and US District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California (2002). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Clarion University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Laura A. Watanabe is a lawyer practicing charities and non profit, commercial litigation, employment and 9 other areas of law
  • Laura A. received a B.S. degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Laura A. practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Laura A. Watanabe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura A. Watanabe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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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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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 Laura A. Watanabe

Where is Laura A. Watanabe's law office located?
Laura A. Watanabe's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura A. Watanabe handle?
Laura A. Watanabe focuses on family law, employment, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Laura A. Watanabe practiced law?
Laura A. Watanabe has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Laura A. Watanabe go to law school?
Laura A. Watanabe earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Laura A. Watanabe for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1986
B.S.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
US District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1993
California
Admitted: 2002
US District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 2002
US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
Connecticut
Admitted: 2007
US District Court, Northern Districts of New York
Admitted: 2007

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