Atty. Laurence Edward Crouch

Atty. Laurence Edward Crouch

Laurence Edward Crouch is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, employee benefits, tax. Laurence received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Laurence Edward Crouch at a glance

Laurence Edward Crouch is a Member based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Shearman & Sterling LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in California (1989), District of Columbia (2001), and New York (2020). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Washington (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Laurence Edward Crouch is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, employee benefits, tax
  • Laurence received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Laurence practices at Shearman & Sterling LLP in Palo Alto, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Laurence Edward Crouch's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Laurence Edward Crouch is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Laurence Edward Crouch is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Laurence Edward Crouch is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laurence Edward Crouch

Where is Laurence Edward Crouch's law office located?
Laurence Edward Crouch's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Shearman & Sterling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laurence Edward Crouch handle?
Laurence Edward Crouch focuses on employment, tax, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Laurence Edward Crouch practiced law?
Laurence Edward Crouch has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Laurence Edward Crouch go to law school?
Laurence Edward Crouch earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Laurence Edward Crouch for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1989
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2020

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