Laurie Dickinson - Owner/Paralegal

Laurie Dickinson began her journey into the legal field as a single mother navigating the intricacies of the Family Court. This personal experience drove her to become an esteemed paralegal with a unique ability to develop innovative solutions while maintaining compassion for individuals in crisis. 

Her unconventional approach to problem solving and forward-thinking adaptability sparked an innovative solution to empower attorneys to elevate their practice, maximize their productivity, and unlock more billable hours while minimizing costs. Attorneys throughout New York State have called upon her vast knowledge and experience to provide her freelance paralegal services on a wide range of legal projects. 

Ms. Dickinson is armed with more than 25 years of experience as a paralegal to some of the top attorneys in the Hudson Valley. She is highly skilled in matrimonial and family law and has comprehensive knowledge of general litigation and residential real estate as can be seen in her work experience below. 

Ms. Dickinson has demonstrated excellent research, writing, and editing skills as well as a proven ability to comb through voluminous discovery documents to create a detailed report of relevant information. By utilizing her many years of experience and knowledge base, Ms. Dickinson has created a database of documents to streamline her work in the most efficient manner. 

Ms. Dickinson is now offering her highly sought after legal skills as a freelance paralegal. She works with a range of practices from solo practitioners to large firms providing assistance with a single project or ongoing support.  She provides valuable services to attorneys at a fraction of their billable rates resulting in a win/win solution for the attorneys, clients, and support staff. 

Ms. Dickinson regularly engages in professional paralegal networking events which provide her with the ability to stay current on the ever-changing laws and rules. She remains highly motivated in pursuit of continuing education so that she may continue to grow and learn both personally and professionally.

Jacobowitz   & Gubits – Paralegal

Divorce & Family Law

April   2018–April 2019 & May 2022 – November 2023

Gurda, Brady & Associates – Paralegal/Team Leader

Divorce, Family Law, Real Estate, Litigation, Corporate filing, Estates/Wills, Criminal

April 2019–May 2022

Stewart  A. Rosenwasser, Esq. – Paralegal/Office Manager

Divorce, Family Law, Real Estate, Litigation, Corporate filing, Wills, Criminal Law

March   2013–April 2018

Larkin, Ingrassia & Brown, LLP –  Paralegal 

Divorce & Family Law

January 2007 to March 2013

LoBiondo Law Office – Paralegal/Office   Manager

Divorce & Family Law

January 2005 to January 2007

Michele P. Ellerin, Esq. – Paralegal

Divorce & Family Law

May 2002 to January 2005

McAdam & Fallon, P.C. –   Paralegal 

Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, Real Estate

September 1996 to May 2002