The Law Office of Laura Cowan
Estate Planning + Business Law for New York Families and Entrepreneurs
Modern Estate Planning
Clear plans designed without overwhelm.
Small Business Law
Formation, contracts, and ongoing counsel.
Virtual-First
Streamlined process from anywhere.
Legal Services
Choose the path you need — or start with a planning session and we'll guide you!
Estate Planning
Protect your family, your assets, and your wishes. Build a plan that actually fits your life.
Schedule Peace of Mind Planning Session
Business Law
Start and run your business on solid legal footing. Formation, contracts, and trusted counsel.
About Laura Cowan
Laura Cowan, Esq., CPA
Laura Cowan is a New York attorney helping families and entrepreneurs create strong legal foundations — without confusion, delay, or overwhelm.
Her approach is modern and practical: clear explanations, smart strategy, and documents designed to work in real life.

Laura received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Iowa State University and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School. 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 estate planning.
Laura has been named a Rising Star™ by Super Lawyers™, an award reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys in New York. She was ranked the “2nd Best Estate Planning Attorney in New York” by Yelp out of 850+ attorneys and has twice been featured as a “Top Woman Attorney in New York” in the New York Times.
Laura has spoken at the UN Headquarters on estate planning for non-citizens, has been published in Forbes, and is a member of the Entrepreneur Leadership Network for Entrepreneur magazine. A frequent speaker at schools, workplaces, and churches, Laura enjoys educating families, individuals, and business owners in her community.
Laura is admitted to practice law in New York and Minnesota.
Estate Planning
Build a plan that protects your family and makes decisions easier.
Estate planning isn't just about documents — it's about clarity. We help you create a plan you understand and feel good about, so your loved ones aren't left guessing.
Common Planning Needs
Wills
Ensure your wishes are clearly documented.
Trust Planning
Protect and manage assets for future generations.
Guardian Planning
Name trusted guardians for minor children.
Powers of Attorney + Healthcare Directives
Designate decision-makers for health and finances.
Asset Protection
Coordinate beneficiaries and safeguard wealth.
Plan Updates
Revise after marriage, divorce, birth, or a move.
What It's Like to Work Together
1
Peace of Mind Planning Session
We identify your goals and what matters most.
2
Design + Drafting
We build the plan and walk you through it.
3
Signing + Implementation
We finalize, fund, and ensure it's workable.
Business Law
Practical legal support for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
We help business owners set up the right structure, protect their work, and reduce risk — with clear guidance.
Service Providers
Building a real company — not a side hustle.
Founders
Who want clear contracts and clean operations.
Business Owners
Who value proactive legal planning.
Business Services
1
Entity Formation
LLC structuring and setup done right.
2
Operating Agreements
Governance documents tailored to your business.
3
Contracts
Client, contractor, and vendor agreements.
4
Website Compliance
Terms of service and privacy policy guidance.
5
Strategy + Counsel
Ongoing legal support for growth.
What Clients Say
We're proud to be trusted with life and business planning decisions. See why families and entrepreneurs choose us!
“ I recommend Laura highly for legal work. Personable, knowledgeable, and responsive. I worked with a lot of lawyers in my career as a bank president, but she is one of the few I would recommend.”
— Randall Benston
"Working with Laura Cowan on our estate planning documents was a truly exceptional experience. She made the entire process clear, approachable, and stress-free. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and warmth gave us complete confidence every step of the way. We highly recommend!
— Sarah Siegel Moss
"Laura just helped me get my will and power of attorney drawn up and I couldn't be happier with her work. She's communicative, empathetic, efficient, and awfully nice to work with. Laura made a task I've been postponing and dreading forever quick and easy. I highly recommend her!
— Chris Hampton
Contact
Address:
125 Park Avenue, Fl 25
New York, NY 10017
Phone:
(212) 760-2956
Email:
Laura@LauraECowanLaw.com
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Estate Planning + Business Law
The Law Office of Laura Cowan
125 Park Avenue, FL 25
New York, NY 10017
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