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Elura Christine Nanos
also known as Of Counsel, Smedley & Lis, LLC
About Elura
Biography
Elura is a fourth-generation entrepreneur, a lawyer, flutist, and a New Yorker.
As an attorney, Elura practiced law in the overworked-underpaid world of public interest, practicing as a trial lawyer in the child abuse and neglect division of NYC's Administration for Children's Services. Next, she joined the world of pinstripe-clad power lawyers and practiced commercial litigation and family law for a large corporate law firm. In 2002, she founded Lawyer Up, a full-spectrum educational company serving law students and professionals.
Elura has brought law to the masses in several books, including How To Talk To Your Lawyer, and the Legalese to English series of law-school study guides.
In 2013, Elura starred in the reality series, Staten Island Law, on the Oprah Winfrey Network, has since made numerous television and radio appearances, and regularly provides legal analysis on Fox News, HLN, HuffPost Live, and Sirius Satellite Radio.
Elura now speaks to audiences across the nation in her events Millennial Momentum and Man Class, where she talks to young people and their families about juvenile law, sexual assault, misuse of social media, and the best ways to use the law to protect themselves.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Communications and Media
20%
18 years
Family
20%
26 years
Juvenile Law
20%
26 years
Litigation
20%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-500 per hour
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 26 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Smedley & Lis, LLC
750 Coopr Street, Woodbury, NJ
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Posted by Sarah | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommend!!!!
Elura was my divorce lawyer. She was always accessible and professional. She is an incredibly bright and honest person who translates all the law language easily so I could understand everything. Elura made a very difficult situation go as smoothly as possible.
Elura Christine Nanos's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Elura is extremely smart, aggressive at protecting her clients and obtains excellent results. She is qualified and knowledgeable in several areas of the law."
"Elura is a savvy and reasonable attorney with an eye on amicable resolution through settlement rather than financially devastating litigation. She assists litigants is identifying quick and affordable solutions to their problems, giving frank and clear advice. I strongly endorse Elura."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Nanos is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients. She is a credit to the legal profession."
Steven Garber
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
National Finalist, Make Mine A Million Dollar Business Competition
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Editor, LawNewz.com
2002 - Present
CEO, Lawyer Up
2012 - 2014
Talent, Oprah Winfrey Network
2012 - 2016
contributor, Fox News
2002 - 2011
Consultant, New York Law School
2001 - 2007
Professor, Camden County College
2000 - 2001
Litigation Associate, Blank Rome
1999 - 2000
Staff Prosecuting Attorney, Nyc Law Department
Associations
2016 - Present
Cherry Hill Arts Advisory BoardBoard Member
2015 - Present
Philharmonic of Southern New JerseyBoard Member
2010 - Present
Count Me In For Women's Economic IndependenceFeatured Speaker and National Finalist
2008 - 2015
Southern New Jersey Regional Early Intervention CollaborativePresident, Board of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Maxwell v. Maxwell
Divorce
Education
1999
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Wesleyan University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Protect U
Sexual Assault Prevention
2016
Parent University
Five Hot Topics Parents Need To Know
2016
Millennial Momentum
Social Media, Sexual Assault, Substance Abuse
2016
Man Class
Sexual Assault, Misuse of Social Media, Underage Drinking/Drubs
2015
Millennial Momentum
Juvenile Rights/ Misuse of Social Media
2014
Mom Always Liked You Best: An Event for Baby Boomers Caring for Aging Parents
Elder Law
2014
Make Mine A Million Dollar Business Competition
Women in Business
2014
LSAC Conference
The Road to Law School
2013
Making the Law Fabulous
LGBT Legal Rights
2013
LSAT Conference
LSAT Tips
Publications
2016
LawNewz.com
Madonna Wins: "Vogue" Was Perfectly Legal
2016
2016
LawNewz.com
Oklahoma Lawmaking: A Trifecta of Stupidity
2016
2016
JoanLunden.com
Mom Always Liked You Best
2016
The Huffington Post
Southern Legislatures Hard At Work
2013
Right Brain Ventures
How To Talk To Your Lawyer
2013
William S. Hein & Co.
Legalese to English: Torts
2012
William S. Hein & Co.
Legalese to English: Civil Procedure
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue the administration for children Sevices
14 Feb 2017
Q&A
Can a school detain students after school is over without even notifying the parents beforehand? Is this legal?
04 May 2016