Atty. Laura Stone

Atty. Laura Stone

Area of Emphasis Laura Stone is a member of the Corporate and Commercial and the Public Sector groups at Babst Calland. Her practice focuses primarily on counseling corporate and nonprofit clients in the areas of business planning, acquisitions, real estate and commercial transactions.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura Stone at a glance

Laura Stone is a Shareholder based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Babst Calland. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (1982). Educated at Duquesne University (M.S.Ed. George, 2000) and George Washington University National Law Center (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Area of Emphasis Laura Stone is a member of the Corporate and Commercial and the Public Sector groups at Babst Calland
  • Her practice focuses primarily on counseling corporate and nonprofit clients in the areas of business planning, acquisitions, real estate and commercial transactions
  • Mrs. Stone also provides legal services to municipal clients, with emphasis on land use planning and development matters
  • Background Prior to joining the firm, Mrs. Stone was a partner with two Pittsburgh law firms, assisting clients in all aspects of corporate, nonprofit and municipal law
  • She has worked in-house as an attorney for Equimark Corporation, acting General Counsel for WQED Pittsburgh, and General Counsel of The Institute for Transfusion Medicine
  • Mrs. Stone also was a teacher and served as the Head of Lower School at Community Day School in Pittsburgh
  • Mrs. Stone earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Distinction from The George Washington University in 1979 where she was awarded a Board of Trustees scholarship and was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa
  • She graduated with Honors from The George Washington University National Law Center in 1982 and earned a Master of Science Degree in Education from Duquesne University in 2000
  • Memberships and Affiliations Mrs. Stone is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  • She is a member of the Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations
  • Mrs. Stone is the past chair of the Board of Directors of Adagio Health
  • Mrs. Stone has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Corporate Law since 2013

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Stone's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Laura Stone is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Laura Stone is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Land Use & Zoning

Laura Stone is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laura Stone

Where is Laura Stone's law office located?
Laura Stone's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Babst Calland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Stone handle?
Laura Stone focuses on business, real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Laura Stone practiced law?
Laura Stone has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Laura Stone go to law school?
Laura Stone earned their education at (M.S.Ed. George, 2000); (J.D., 1982).
How can I contact Laura Stone for a consultation?
You can contact Laura Stone 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 Stone received?
Laura Stone's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

M.S.Ed. George
Duquesne University
- 2000
J.D.
George Washington University National Law Center
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1982

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