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About Laura
Biography
Proudly serving individuals and families in the Bay Area in navigating the Family Court. Handling matters for dissolution of marriage, child custody, child visitation, child support, spousal support, property valuation and division of property, post-divorce support and custody modifications, and domestic violence restraining orders, among others.
Ms. Furniss has been selected as a 2016 and 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. The Super Lawyers Northern California Rising Stars list is an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Northern California receive this distinction.
http://profiles.superlawyers.com/california-northern/redwood-city/lawyer/laura-m--furniss/fa6fd235-cc22-4cc3-a3fc-f1be60e96e19.html
Ms. Furniss was awarded the Dorothy M. Wolfe award by Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County. The Dorothy M. Wolfe award is given in memory of a woman whose passion for justice for all inspired her to become one of the earliest champions of Legal Aid. This award is given each year to honor efforts that reflect a similar commitment to justice for all the children, families and seniors in our community.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
20%
14 years
Child Support
20%
14 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
14 years
Domestic Violence
20%
17 years
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Furniss Family Law Group, Inc.
499 Seaport Court, Suite 200, Redwood City, CA, 94063
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Posted by Andrew | October 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Furniss is fantastic
Laura has helped me with several matters, covering a wide range of legal issues, over the past decade. She is very knowledgeable, skilled, and most importantly she is very responsive - she always returns my calls and emails promptly. She handles matters professionally and has excellent morals but is...
Laura Mary Nash Furniss's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Laura for a few years now and have come to learn that she is an excellent litigator. Family law is a very difficult practice area given the emotions and issues involved. Laura lives and breaths family law. She is a zealous, selfless and passionate advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Laura is a hard-working and dedicated attorney fighting for her clients every day. She is a tough litigator and conducts extensive investigation and research to get her clients the best outcomes in hearings and trials. I regularly consult with her on cases that have components of family law or domestic violence."
"To say Laura is a "zealous advocate" would be an understatement. She is intelligent, knowledgeable, and fiercely dedicated. If I were going to go through an ugly divorce, I would retain Laura without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Dorothy Wolfe Award, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Principal/Attorney, Furniss Family Law Group, Inc.
2015 - Present
Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of San Mateo County
2013 - 2016
Attorney, Dubrovsky Law
Associations
2014 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
San Mateo County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
Bar Association of San Francisco, Family Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
Alameda County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
Education
2008
University of San Francisco School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of San Francisco
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English