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New York Estate Planning Lawyer
Overview
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.
About Laura E. Cowan Esq.
Current Employment Position(s)
- Of Counsel
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Business Law
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Minnesota
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
- Entrepreneur Magazine (Leadership Network Contributor)
Past Positions
- Ernst & Young and Goldman Sachs
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
J.D. - Iowa State University
B.S.
Major: Accounting
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
14 Penn PlazaSte 1315 New York, NY 10122
Phone
Fax
- 212-480-4351
Websites
Achievements
Honors
- Rising Star®, Super Lawyers®, 2019-2021
- Top Woman Attorney in New York, New York Times, 2020
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