Laura Wong-Pan

Laura Wong-Pan

also known as Laura Matlow Wong-Pan

4.7
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 31 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Poughkeepsie, NY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Education

42 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 85%

Executive compensation, severance, agreements, discrimination, harassment, civil service, investigations, litigation, workplace mediation, union contracts.

32 years

85%
Litigation 10%

Civil litigation.

31 years

10%
Education 5%

Title IX proceedings, disciplinary/code of conduct proceedings, discrimination and harassment proceedings, licensing.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 31 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1994

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Laura Wong-Pan PLLC

42 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

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Laura Wong-Pan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Soyal | January 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

"Professional, Knowledgeable, and Trustworthy Real Estate Representation"

I hired Laura Wong-Pan for the sale of my home and the purchase of a new property, and I couldn't be more pleased. Working with her at her Poughkeepsie office was a seamless experience. Laura is incredibly easy to talk to and clearly has a deep understanding of real estate law. I felt full confidenc...e in the legal documents she prepared for me, and she went above and beyond by researching pertinent information specific to my properties. She was always available for my questions and provided a level of care that is rare to find. If you want a lawyer you can trust with your biggest investments, Laura Wong-Pan is the best choice."

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Representation Fell Below Reasonable Expectations

I retained this attorney at a rate that reflected what I believed would be active, detailed, and highly engaged representation. Unfortunately, the level of support and communication I received did not match the cost. Many times I felt that essential guidance, follow-up, and preparation were missing, ...and I often had to manage important parts of my situation on my own.  Given the hourly rate, I expected a more hands-on approach and clearer involvement in the details of my case. Instead, I frequently felt uncertain, without the direction that I believed should come with representation at this level. This made the experience especially disappointing.  I am sharing this so future clients can evaluate whether the style of representation aligns with their expectations, particularly if they need an attorney who is consistently proactive, communicative, and deeply involved in the work.

Laura Wong-Pan

Replied last January 16, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sorry to hear that you felt unsupported at points during your case, as we prepared for the 1-day employment hearing. Clear and consistent communication with clients are priorities in my practice. Please be assured that your case had my attention and complete engagement, as reflected in hundreds of emails, and in-person and remote meetings during the short period of representation. The goal was to provide aggressive representation while keeping you informed of key developments. Every case requires a different balance of time, strategy, and client involvement. I take your comments seriously and will use them to continue improving my approach. Because online reviews are not the best forum for discussing confidential case-specific details, I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly. Your feedback is important. My goal is to provide clients committed and experienced legal representation. Feel free to contact me at your convenience.

Posted by JC | February 15, 2025 | Discrimination

Prompt, Knowledgeable and Professional

I wish I would have met Laura earlier. I’m in the final stages of an employment discrimination case that has been unnecessarily dragged out. I needed answers to questions and luckily I recently found Laura. I’ve consulted with her on numerous occasions and am highly satisfied with her professionalism.... She was able to answer my questions when I needed clarification. 5stars! Laura is kind, honest, extremely knowledgeable and prompt. I am certain that she will fight for the best possible outcome for all of her clients. I highly recommend!

Posted by Kevin | May 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Employee rights and labor related specialty

I recently contracted Laura Wong Pan from Poughkeepsie NY to represent me in a employer employee case where I was terminated unfairly and was not able to collect unemployment compensation. After several weeks of postponements and no shows by the employer my attorney presented several cases where t...he employee was terminated after an accident and the judge ruled in favor of the employee. I am very pleased with her tenacity and determination to achieve a win and positive outcome for my case. Anyone one looking for a top notch attorney in the specialty of employee rights , make Laura Wong Pan your choice.

Posted by Pamela | June 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Great Attorney and Person

Laura recently represented me as a plaintiff in a sensitive, emotionally draining employment suit with a successful outcome. Throughout the process, she could not have been more supportive and understanding, yet nothing less than professional. I suppose the best compliment I can give her and what imp...ressed me the most is this: the fact that although she had many clients demanding her time and attention, Laura made me feel as though I was the only one that mattered. I could not recommend her highly enough!

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Laura Wong-Pan's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Li

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Laura without hesitation."

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Andrea Gellen

Education lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend this lawyer. She is a great attorney and she is very knowledgeable about education law and employment law as well as other ares of practice."

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Debra Burg

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. . She is an experienced, professional, knowledgeable and well-versed attorney in her practice area."

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Muhammad Ravala

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for her professionalism and dedication to the pursuit of justice. She is a knowledgeable and well-versed lawyer in her practice area and continues to advance the best interests of her clients in and out of the courtroom."

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William Li

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Debra Burg

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Andrea Gellen

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Upstate Superlawyers, Labor/Employment Law, SuperLawyers

2023

Top Lawyers, Hudson Valley Magazine

2022

Top Lawyers, Employment law 2022, Hudson Valley Magazine

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Laura Wong-Pan PLLC

2012 - 2018

Partner, Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle LLP

2002 - 2012

Senior Assistant County Attorney, Orange County Government

1998 - 2002

Associate, Vladeck, Waldman, Elias & Engelhard, PC

1995 - 1998

Field Attorney, NLRB

Associations

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2023

Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association

President

2015 - 2018

Wallkill Valley Land Trust

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

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Education

1994

Northeastern University School of Law

J.D.

Speaking Engagements

2019

Human Resources Law

FMLA and Employee Handbooks

2018

Special Education Law Updates

Special Education - IEPs

2017

IEP and 504 Plan Legal Workshop Discipline Essentials under IDEA and Section 504

2017

Human Resource Law from A to Z Employment Law Update

Publications

2017

ABA Dispute Resolution Newsletter SCOTUS: Reviewing Decision Invaliding Nursing Home Arbitration Agreement

2017

ABA Dispute Resolution Magazine Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Class Action Waivers

2016

NYSBA Municipal Lawyer PERB Roundup

Languages

English

Activity

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