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Laura Marie Sweeney, Estate Planning Attorney in Plano, Texas

Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning and Tax

Plano, TX

Practicing estate planning in Plano since 1994.

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Laura Marie Sweeney is an attorney based in Plano, TX. The practice focuses on Estate Planning and Tax. Laura has over 32 years of legal experience.

Based in
Plano, TX
Experience
over 32 years
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Estate Planning · Tax
  • Handles Estate Planning and Tax matters from Plano, TX.
  • Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Laura Marie Sweeney: Laura Marie Sweeney is an attorney based in Plano, TX. The practice focuses on Estate Planning and Tax. Laura has over 32 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Laura takes on

Laura concentrates on estate planning and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Laura handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Estate Planning cases in Plano, Texas

Laura takes estate planning matters in Plano, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Laura agrees to represent you.

Tax cases in Plano, Texas

Laura takes tax matters in Plano, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Laura agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Laura Marie Sweeney — estate planning lawyer in Plano

Laura Marie Sweeney is an attorney based in Plano, TX. The practice focuses on Estate Planning and Tax. Laura has over 32 years of legal experience.

Laura Marie Sweeney is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning. Laura received a B.A. degree from Russell Cage College in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years. Laura practices in Plano, TX.

Working with Laura on a estate planning matter

Laura Marie Sweeney is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning. Laura received a B.A. degree from Russell Cage College in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years. Laura practices in Plano, TX.

Who Laura represents

Laura reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning and tax matters in Plano and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Albany Law School

    J.D. · 1993

  • Russell Cage College

    B.A. · 1990

Jurisdictions

Laura's state bar admissions

  • Florida

    1994 · ACTIVE

  • New York

    1994 · ACTIVE

Laura studied at J.D. in Albany Law School and B.A. in Russell Cage College.

Law school and academic background

Laura completed J.D. in Albany Law School and B.A. in Russell Cage College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Laura runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Laura Marie Sweeney's office in Plano

Laura's primary office is at 6336 Woodway Ln, Plano, TX, 75093-7903. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

6336 Woodway Ln

Plano, TX 75093-7903

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Hiring guide

How to hire Laura Marie Sweeney — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Laura usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Laura charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Laura will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Plano, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Laura

Laura discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Laura confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Laura's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Laura Marie Sweeney

  • How much does it cost to hire Laura for a estate planning case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Laura walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Laura offer a free consultation?

    Laura charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Laura's current terms during booking.

  • How long do estate planning cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Laura gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Laura take my case if I'm outside Plano?

    Laura is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Laura will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Laura?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Laura will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Laura accepting new estate planning clients right now?

    Laura's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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