Laura daRosa is a Partner at Cohen Cleary, where she serves clients in the Family Law, Litigation, and Fiduciary departments. With a comprehensive practice spanning all areas of family law and fiduciary litigation, Laura handles a diverse array of cases, including complex divorce, custody, guardianship, conservatorship, and estate matters. She regularly represents clients in Probate and Family Court, providing full-service case management from initial filing to trial.

Laura has extensive experience in managing:

• High-stakes asset division, including trust interests, business ownership, and executive compensation disputes
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Child custody conflicts involving domestic violence, substance abuse, reunification challenges, and Guardian Ad Litem investigations
• Care and Protection actions in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families
• Domestic relations issues within the LGBTQ community
• Grandparent visitation rights
• Out-of-state, multi-jurisdictional cases involving custody, support, and guardianship matters
• Guardianships and conservatorships for minors, as well as disabled individuals and elderly clients
• Complex estate and fiduciary litigation, addressing concerns such as diminished capacity, undue influence, and financial exploitation

Laura is known for her strategic approach and unwavering commitment to safeguarding her clients’ best interests. In addition to her private practice, she dedicates time to serving indigent clients through the Bristol and Plymouth County Lawyer of the Day programs.

Education and Background:

Laura completed her undergraduate degree at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, where she double majored in Philosophy and Political Science. During her studies, she actively volunteered, tutoring minority children in math and science and assisting at a local food shelter.

In 2013, Laura earned her Juris Doctorate from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. While there, she externed with FINRA, investigating and enforcing regulations for broker-dealers. This experience reinforced her commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals, particularly elderly clients at risk of financial exploitation.

Professional Associations and Activities:

Laura is an active member of several legal organizations:

• Massachusetts Bar Association
• Plymouth County Bar Association
• Bristol County Bar Association 

Admissions:

• Admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2016)
• Admitted to practice in New York (2017)