Laura Cunningham

Laura Cunningham

also known as Laura Henderson

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 18 years

Business Lawyer Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 40%

Formation of entities, purchase and sale of businesses, shareholder agreements, and other business-related client needs.

19 years

40%
Real Estate 30%

Facilitating the purchase, sale, leasing, and financing of commercial real estate transactions.

19 years

30%
Estate Planning 25%

Assist clients with estate planning needs.

19 years

25%
Intellectual Property 5%

Work with clients protecting their trademark and other intellectual property rights on an international level.

19 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

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Laura Cunningham's Reviews

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Posted by Julie | October 10, 2010 | Business

Trustworthy with Excellent Results!!

Laura is an experienced attorney who is easy to work with, friendly and very knowledgeable. As a new business owner I have had a wide variety of legal issues to contend with. Not only has Laura work tirelessly on my behalf over the last year, she's been very supportive of my entrepreneurial spirit... often brainstorming solutions various paths with me. Laura has handled a myriad of different legal matters for me, all with grace, knowledge and a positive outcome. She is the best and I am proud to have her representing my legal interests!!

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2009 | Estate Planning

Hassle-free estate planning

Laura guided us through the estate planning process with efficiency, professionalism, and ease. She was always responsive to our questions and resourceful in finding answers. Though we know Laura through our church community, she served our needs in a most professional and confidential manner, and ...kept the relationships clear and distinct. I recommend her with highest praise!

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Order of the Coif, University of Washington, School of Law

2004

Membership, Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society

Work Experience

2007 - 2011

Attorney, Stokes Lawrence

2005 - 2005

Extern, Civil Division, Pierce County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

WSBA Young Lawyers Division

Member

2011 - 2012

Faith Lutheran Church, Council

President

2009 - 2011

Compass Housing Alliance/Lutheran Alliance to Create Housing (LATCH)

Liaison

2009 - 2010

Faith Lutheran Church, Council

President

2008 - 2011

Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Seattle & Sound

Member

2008 - 2012

Faith Lutheran Church, Council

Member

2008 - 2011

CREW Careers, Committee of CREW Seattle & Sound

Member

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Transactional Attorney - Not Applicable

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Education

2007

University of Washington School of Law

J.D., with Honors

2004

Claremont McKenna College

B.A., summa cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2010

Lake Forest Park City Hall

Estate Planning Issues for Everyone

2009

Stokes Lawrence - Estate Planning Demystified

The Top Ten Estate Planning Issues for Everyone

2008

Stokes Law Briefs

"Commercial Landlord/Tenant Issues," addressing lease negotiations and pre-litigation strategies

Publications

2009

Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal (Co-Author) Planning Considerations for Clients Who Own and Co-Own Valuable Copyrights

Languages

Spanish

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