Atty. Laura E. Cowan
Attorney Laura Cowan's business law practice focuses on helping entrepreneurs launch their business, protect their name, and keep their profits. She knows first hand how difficult starting a business can be, and guides her clients to ensure they are building on a solid legal foundation.
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About Laura E. Cowan at a glance
Laura E. Cowan is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Sutton Sachs Meyer PLLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on estate planning and business. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2013) and New York (2014). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 2013) and Iowa State University (B.S. Accounting, 1998). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Laura Cowan's business law practice focuses on helping entrepreneurs launch their business, protect their name, and keep their profits
- She knows first hand how difficult starting a business can be, and guides her clients to ensure they are building on a solid legal foundation
- A former CPA with experience at Ernst & Young and Goldman Sachs, Laura is uniquely qualified to guide her clients through the often confusing maze of entrepreneurship
- Laura was named a Rising Star® by Super Lawyers® in 2019, 2020, and 2021, an award reserved for the top 2% of attorneys in New York
- She was featured as a "Top Woman Attorney in New York" in the March 21, 2020 issue of the New York Times
- Laura has spoken at UN Headquarters, was published in Forbes, and is a Leadership Network Contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine
- A frequent speaker both in person and online, Laura enjoys educating entrepreneurs nationwide on how to have a legally sound business
- Professional Associations • New York State Bar Association • Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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