Atty. Laura McDowell-May

Atty. Laura McDowell-May

Laura McDowell-May is a lawyer practicing elder care, probate law, estate planning. Laura received a B.S. degree from Southeastern Massachusetts University in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Dennis Dennis 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura McDowell-May at a glance

Laura McDowell-May is a Member based in Dennis, Massachusetts, practicing at Laura McDowell-May P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Southeastern Massachusetts University (B.S., 1985). Active member of Barnstable County Bar Association. Serands clients in Dennis, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Laura McDowell-May is a lawyer practicing elder care, probate law, estate planning
  • Laura received a B.S. degree from Southeastern Massachusetts University in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Laura practices at Laura McDowell-May P.C. in Dennis, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Laura McDowell-May's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Laura McDowell-May is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Laura McDowell-May is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dennis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laura McDowell-May

Where is Laura McDowell-May's law office located?
Laura McDowell-May's law practice is located in Dennis, Massachusetts. The firm is Laura McDowell-May P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura McDowell-May handle?
Laura McDowell-May focuses on probate, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Laura McDowell-May practiced law?
Laura McDowell-May has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Laura McDowell-May go to law school?
Laura McDowell-May earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact Laura McDowell-May for a consultation?
You can contact Laura McDowell-May directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1991
B.S.
Southeastern Massachusetts University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991

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