D Mara Lowenstein

D Mara Lowenstein

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 29 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Lawsuits & Disputes, Contracts & Agreements, Commercial

260 Madison Avenue., 17th Floor, New York, NY

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 35%

Firm focus on representing small businesses and individuals in wage/hour audits by the NYDOL and the USDOL, private wage/hour disputes and in proactively addressing potential wage/hour issues.

30 years

35%
Lawsuits and Disputes 30%

Represent individuals and small businesses in civil litigation matters; with a focus on wage/hour disputes, breach of contract and claims for defamation.

30 years

30%
Contracts and Agreements 25%

Represent individuals and small businesses in all types of contractual matters: commercial leases, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements, contracts with vendors, etc.

30 years

25%
Commercial Real Estate 10%

Aid companies in the valuation and sale of their existing businesses; expansion; acquisition.

30 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Obeid & Lowenstein, LLP

260 Madison Avenue., 17th Floor, New York, NY, 10016

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D Mara Lowenstein's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by adrianchilders | March 16, 2015

Answered my legal questions and looked into my case immediately

Thankfully my personal legal situation didn't require any litigating or going to court, but Mara Lowenstein answered my questions quickly and looked into my case immediately. I'd been concerned for a few weeks about the status of my legal situation and she found out that there was nothing to really b...e concerned out. I'd highly recommend calling Mara if you need legal help! Thanks Mara!!

Posted by Henry | March 12, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very happy with the result

This was the first time we've had to hire a lawyer. Needless to say, we were a bit worried about the process at first (since this was our first time), but with a friend's recommendation, we contacted Ms. Lowenstein's firm (Obeid & Lowenstein, LLP) and then worked with Ms. Lowenstein on the case beca...use of her expertise. Ms. Lowenstein was professional, knowledgeable and very quick to action. She quickly assessed the situation and she went to work immediately. She always kept us in the loop and she was always available via her cell phone. Her advice throughout the process was invaluable. We are definitely happy with the result and we highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Civil Dispute Settlement

Mara was my defense attorney in a civil lawsuit. She was able to successfully negotiate a settlement in a suit that has dragged on for more than a year, to a large extent because neither I nor the opposing party were willing to come to terms. She was able to negotiate a settlement that I could live... with and enabled me to move on with my life. I would recommend Mara without reservation to anyone requiring a determined and trustworthy advocate.

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent work on my employment contract

Mara reviewed my contract for employment by a financial services firm. She had detailed industry-specific knowledge of issues such as confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-compete clauses and arbitration agreements. She gave excellent advice and helped me to both understand the contract and to clari...fy specific parts with the employer. I'd happily recommend her to colleagues.

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Robert Ruffner

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Other

"Mara is an excellent resource in the legal community. She is a tireless advocate and an excellent attorney, often bringing new and innovated strategies to her client's legal issues."

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Mitchel Ashley

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Mara worked for me when she was a young lawyer. She was smart, and determined then and she has only improved. You cannot go wrong using her for any litigation matter."

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Brent Pelton

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Lowenstein was opposing counsel on an employment law matter which we were able to resolve, largely due to Ms. Lowenstein's ability to quickly analyze the factual and legal matters at issue & to work out a somewhat creative solution that worked based upon our respective clients. Ms. Lowenstein worked hard (including nights & weekends) to help put together a resolution that worked for both of our respective clients. She is a smart lawyer who is not afraid of creative solutions."

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Gary Cutler

Unknown lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mara is a dynamic, hard-driving and bright attorney. Drawing upon her excellent experience as general counsel to a large bank, Mara has developed a fine practice representing companies and individuals in a variety of transactional and litigation settings. You will not be disappointed engaging Mara as your counselor."

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Paul Callan

Libel and slander lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Tenacious and sophisticated adversary in a difficult piece of litigation involving complex issues relating to technology, defamation & social media."

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Craig Brown

Unknown lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I warmly endorse Mara Lowenstein. I have known her in a professional and personal capacity for over 20 years. Her brilliance and practicality make her a formidable and effective attorney."

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Charles Ross

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have know Mara for many years and have worked with her in a number of matters. Working with Mara allows me to offer clients a full service experience without the big firm price tag. She is an excellent negotiator for small businesses and individuals in a variety of transactional and litigation matters including labor disputes (with a specialty in wage/hour disputes), commercial leases, employment matters, buying/selling small businesses, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements. She also acts as an outsourced general counsel to small businesses. I recomend her highly and without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

1996

Milton F. Napier Award Excellence in Trial Advocacy, The Lawyers Association of St. Louis

1996

Lewis F. Powell Jr. Excellence in Trial Advocacy, American College of Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Obeid & Lowenstein, LLP

2000 - 2009

General Counsel, Intesa Sanpaolo (Bank)

1998 - 2000

Associate, Dechert LLP

1997 - 1998

Associate, Chiomenti Studio Legale / Gianno Origoni

Associations

2000 - Present

Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Sample of Legal Cases

wage/hour dispute

Successful settlement

defamation claim

Successful settlement

NYDOL audit

Successful reduction in penalties

breach of contract

Successful resolution

wage/hour dispute

Successful settlement - reduction in penalties

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Education

1996

Washington University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Italian

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