$ 350-500 per hour
Laura Sue Mann
also known as Laura Mann, Laura S. Mann
About Laura
Biography
Laura Mann received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 1993 and her Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law in 1996. While at Hofstra, Laura received numerous awards for her dedication to public service providing legal assistance to those in need through her work at legal services in both Ohio and New Jersey and the various leadership roles she assumed. Laura graduated Hofstra Law in 1996 with her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree. Those experiences were a prelude to a decade of dedication to public service. She relocated to Ohio to use her legal education, skills and training to serve as a lawyer to the low-income population of the rural communities in Ohio’s Appalachian Valley for almost a decade of dedicated service to the poor.
Those years of service, experience and dedication developed her legal knowledge and honed her litigation skills, proficiency she uses daily in her current practice. She utilizes her finely-tuned advocacy skills and, when appropriate, creative and peaceful resolutions of those legal disputes through mediation. Laura’s innate compassion and understanding, combined with her experience, skills and training as a litigator and mediator, enable her to adjust her approach to the matter at hand to seek the best outcome for her clients.
Laura founded her law firm in 2007 so she could continue her efforts assisting those in need of high-quality legal representation in and around northern New Jersey. Since that time, she has provided dedicated legal service to residents of West Milford and surrounding areas, addressing a variety of legal needs.
In 2018, as the Firm continues to grow, the Law Offices of Laura S. Mann, LLC moved its main office to West Caldwell, New Jersey from Riverdale, New Jersey so it could be more accessible to clients in need of her services in the area and be even more reachable to a broader client base. The Firm continues to maintain its West Milford office also as a convenience to clients living in West Milford, Northern Passaic County, Sussex County and those in the surrounding areas.
Laura represents clients primarily in northern New Jersey though is happy to assist clients state-wide when appropriate. She currently focuses her practice in the areas of Divorce and Matrimonial Law, Reproductive Rights, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, general litigation, business law and mediation.
Laura is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, New York and Ohio (though has voluntarily made her Ohio license inactive), and has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the District of New Jersey, the Southern District of Ohio and the United States Tax Court. Laura also has been specially trained in civil mediation and has been included on the statewide roster of court-appointed mediators as a R. 1:40 qualified mediator.
Laura is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the West Milford Chamber of Commerce and the West Milford Newcomers Club.
Education
- Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1996)
- Richard J. Stockton College of New Jersey (B.A., 1993)
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1996
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey, 1996
- New York, Third Judicial District, 1998
- Ohio, 1998 (currently voluntarily inactive)
- United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 1999
- United States Tax Court, 2003
- Enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service, 2003
Memberships
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
- West Milford Chamber of Commerce
- West Milford Newcomers’ Club
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
28%
30 years | 300 cases
Residential Real Estate
27%
30 years | 100 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
25%
30 years | 150 cases
Business
15%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 28 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 27 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices Of Laura S. Mann, LLC
185 Fairfield Ave., Suite 3C, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006
Law Offices of Laura S. Mann, LLC
1815 Union Valley Road, Floor 2, West Milford, NJ, 07480
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Laura Sue Mann's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
5 Client Reviews
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Experience
Honors
2018
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Certificate of Appreciation, Fairfield County Legal Clinic
2002
Certificate of Appreciation, Southeastern Ohio Legal Services
1996
Service Award, Hofstra University School of Law
1995
Outstanding Leadership Award, Hofstra University School of Law
1995
Volunteer Recognition Award, Hofstra University School of Law
1995
Certificate of Achievement, Hofstra University School of Law Public Justice Foundation
1994
Volunteer Recognition Awared, Hofstra University School of Law
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Laura S. Mann, LLC
2006 - 2007
Manager of Pro Bono Department, Northeast NJ Legal Services
1996 - 2006
Attorney/Director of Low Income Tax Clinic/Pro Bono Coordinator, Southeastern Ohio Legal Services
Associations
2012 - Present
New Jersey Audubon SocietyMember
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2010 - Present
Halfway Hounds, Inc.Board Attorney
2008 - Present
New Jersey Association of Professional MediatorsMember
2008 - Present
New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners
2008 - Present
West Milford Chamber of CommerceMember
2007 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2005
Animals Depend on People, Too, Inc.Founding Member & President
2003 - 2006
Neighborhood MediationFounding Member
1999 - 2001
Habitiat for HumanityFormer Board of Directors
1994 - 1996
R.E.A.C.H.Founding Member
Sample of Legal Cases
In the Matter of C.T.
Successful
In the Matter of E.M.
Successful at trial and on 2 subsequent appeals
Haney v. Roberts
Case of first impression - won on appeal
Education
1996
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Lawline Live Training
Uncontested Divorce in New Jersey
2010
Estate Planning Seminar
Estate Planning
2005
Legal Training
Cancellation of Debt Income
2005
Attorney Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Custody and Visitation legal updates
2004
Legal Training / Panel
Ex parte custody
2004
Legal Training
Domestic Violence Law and Procedure
2003
Legal Training
Federal tax law
2003
Legal Training
Tax Issues Lurking in Your Caseload
2002
Staff training
Federal individual income tax, family law
2002
Radio interview
Ex-parte custody orders
2002
Legal Training
Landlord Tenant law
2002
Legal Training
Landlord-Tenant Law, Domestic Violence, Consumer Law
2001
Public Seminars
Tenant Rights, Divorce, Custody, Child Support, etc.
2001
Legal Training
Landlord - Tenant Law
2000
Public Seminars
Tenant Rights, Divorce, Custody, Child Support
1999
Public seminars
Tenant Rights, Custody, Divorce, Child Support
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers