Laura Cowan

Laura Cowan is an estate planning law and business law attorney who founded the Law Office of Laura E. Cowan PLLC in New York City. She helps families create wills, trusts, guardianship plans, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and coordinated legacy plans. She advises business owners on succession planning and strategies that protect their companies and families. Her boutique practice uses virtual meetings, flat fees, and a limited caseload to provide personalized attention.

Laura earned her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. She earned her B.S. in accounting from Iowa State University. She received Minnesota bar admission in 2013 and New York bar admission in 2014. Her education and accounting training support her understanding of the legal and financial considerations involved in estate planning.

Laura worked as a Certified Public Accountant at Ernst & Young and Goldman Sachs before entering legal practice. Her finance background helps her evaluate how planning choices affect assets, taxes, businesses, and long-term family security. She develops customized plans for parents, newlyweds, homeowners, high-net-worth families, caregivers, and individuals experiencing major life changes. Her process emphasizes direct explanations, practical documents, and regular reviews as each client’s family and financial circumstances evolve.

Laura Cowan combines legal knowledge, financial experience, and modern practice management when guiding clients through sensitive planning decisions. She is licensed in New York and Minnesota and serves clients through a virtual-first practice. She has written and spoken about law, technology, entrepreneurship, and sustainable legal practice. Her client-centered approach focuses on reducing confusion and giving families confidence that their wishes and responsibilities are properly documented.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Law Office of Laura Cowan
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• University of Minnesota Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Iowa State University-Ivy College of Business
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

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