Lauren has dedicated herself to helping individuals with their family legal matters since 2009. She has extensive experience representing clients in separation, divorce, child custody, child visitation, paternity, child support, maintenance (alimony), pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and post-judgment enforcement and modification matters. Lauren is also trained in the practice of Collaborative Divorce - a non-adversarial method to divorce that is focused on achieving a civil, respectful and fair divorce outside of court. Lauren also maintains an active adoption practice as well as an estate planning practice.
Family problems must be resolved quickly, cost-effectively, and in a way that addresses the client's short and long term needs in a practical way. Lauren understands this and works to craft individualized solutions that are practical, realistic, and account for each client's unique facts. Whether the matter is resolved in court or at the negotiation table, Lauren advocates for her clients in a professional and zealous manner while remaining sensitive to the many emotions and concerns that are a natural part of any family issue. She truly enjoys the work she does and the clients she has had the privilege to represent.
Lauren was named to the Super Lawyers list in the area of Family Law in 2014-2019 and has received other awards in recognition of her professionalism and advocacy in the areas of Family and Matrimonial Law.
Lauren's other involvements in the legal and non-legal community include: serving on several committees for the New York State Bar Association, sitting on the Board of the Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District and the Board of the Shaker Heritage Society, and volunteering her time as a foster parent for a local dog rescue.
Whenever she has a free moment, Lauren can be found hiking a mountain with her husband, tackling a new home improvement project, or spending time with her beloved rescue dog, Sam.
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Posted by Karen | March 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best for Custody, Divorce, and Support
Lauren listens to your situation and really makes sure her approach matches your specific needs and concerns. She has integrity and knowledge that is a necessity when dealing with an ex. Especially and abusive and controlling one. She has given me strength through legal knowledge and options. Empower...
Posted by Jennifer | March 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Talented lawyer: Lauren restored my faith in the justice system!
Lauren Hunt is a talented lawyer whose knowledge of the law is only surpassed by her empathy. Lauren is passionate about pursuing justice and was incredibly sensitive to the challenges I faced as a single mother forced into a legal battle to get my ex-husband to pay his share of my daughter’s college...
Posted by Amy | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend!
I am so happy I hired Lauren to handle my divorce. Filing for divorce was the most emotional and scary thing I have ever done in my life and Lauren not only made the whole process as painless as possible, she handled everything in a timely matter, getting me everything I deserved in the divorce. Afte...
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommended
Lauren was extremely helpful in drafting the addendum to my separation agreement. She is very approachable, friendly, and knowledgeable. All responses and feedback were prompt and thorough. Lauren listened to what I needed, tailored her work specifically to that, and works very efficiently. She h...
Posted by Michelle | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Clever, dedicated, and resourceful
Lauren is an excellent attorney. She is exceptionally clever, resourceful, dedicated and a hard fighter. Throughout my protracted and complicated case she remained caring and concerned, advising me and fighting diligently on behalf of myself and my children. She always listened to my priorities us...
"When a client asks if I do divorces, I just simply hand them a card with Lauren's phone number scribbled on the back. I don't know of a more intelligent and knowledgeable divorce and family court attorney out there. Beyond that, she really cares about the welfare of her clients. That makes her stand out among her peers and I will continue to send my clients with family court issues her way because I know how much she cares."
"Lauren is an excellent attorney. She is bright, motivated, and dedicated to obtaining the best possible resolution for her clients. She is also remarkably devoted to helping in the community by devoting time to domestic violence victims, and animal advocacy. I highly recommend Lauren for anyone searching for an ethical and competent attorney."
"I have known Lauren for several years. She is an excellent matrimonial attorney. When clients ask for a recommendation for someone to handle matrimonial, family, or child custody matters, I refer Lauren without hesitation. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Lauren L. Hunt. She is a strong advocate for her clients and a respected member within the legal community."
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2016
Carol S. Knox Family Friendly Employer Award, Capital District Women's Bar Association
2016
Rising Star - Family Law, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star - Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Stanley A. Rosen Memorial Award, Capital District Women's Bar Association
2009
Martin H. Belsky Award, Commitment to Pro Bono Service, Albany Law School
2007
Zela Ulthe Award, Zonta
2017 - Present
Of Counsel, Young/Sommer, LLC
2016 - 2017
Partner, Copps DiPaola
2011 - 2015
Associate, Young/Sommer, LLC
2010 - 2011
Associate, Maynard, O'Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP
2009 - 2010
Matrimonial Fellow, The Legal Project
2008 - 2009
Legal Intern, Albany Law School Legal Clinic - Family Violence Litigation Clinic
2007 - 2008
Legal Intern, The Legal Project
2019 - Present
Shaker Heritage SocietyBoard Member
2011 - Present
National Association of Women LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Albany County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Capital District Women's Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember - Legislation Committee & Adoption Committee
2015 - 2019
Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital DistrictCo-Director of Membership
2013 - 2018
Shaker Heritage SocietySecretary
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
2016
Basics of Divorce in New York State
2016
2005
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