Atty. Laura McLane

Atty. Laura McLane

Laura McLane heads the Boston Litigation Practice Group and is a nationally renowned False Claims Act (FCA) litigator in healthcare and life sciences enforcement matters. For more than 20 years, Laura has represented clients in healthcare, securities and other government investigations and litigation.

Call (617) 535-4000 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Laura McLane at a glance

Laura McLane is a litigation and health care attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Boston) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Laura McLane heads the Boston Litigation Practice Group and is a nationally renowned False Claims Act (FCA) litigator in healthcare and life sciences enforcement matters
  • For more than 20 years, Laura has represented clients in healthcare, securities and other government investigations and litigation
  • Clients call Laura “an exquisite lawyer, very smart and incisive” (Chambers USA)
  • Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/laura-mclane/

Practice Areas Explained

Laura McLane's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Laura McLane is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Laura McLane is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Boston 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.

Looking for additional Massachusetts attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Boston or all attorneys in Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laura McLane

Where is Laura McLane's law office located?
Laura McLane's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura McLane handle?
Laura McLane focuses on litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Laura McLane go to law school?
Laura McLane earned their education at (J.D., 1999).
How can I contact Laura McLane for a consultation?
You can contact Laura McLane 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.
What awards or recognition has Laura McLane received?
Laura McLane's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Boston); Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1999

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Boston)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.