Former military service member establishes law office dedicated to representing individuals impacted by presidential decrees issued by Donald Trump.
Veteran Lawyer Abbe Lowell Breaks Away to Launch New Firm
In a shift from his four-decade career, renowned attorney Abbe Lowell is stepping out on his own with Lowell & Associates, a boutique law firm dedicated to countering the Trump administration's assault on the legal system. Lowell, who has defended high-profile figures like the sons of former President Biden and the son-in-law of President Trump, is well-known for his tenacity and commitment to his clients [1][2].
The Mission
Lowell & Associates is poised to take on the Trump administration's attempts to bypass the legal system and target lawyers who have dared to critique or investigate the president. The firm's mission is clear: to advocate fervently for their clients, thereby safeguarding the very pillars of democracy [1][2].
Clientele and Hiring Strategy
Among the firm's initial clients are prominent individuals such as New York Attorney General Letitia James, former Trump administration staffer Miles Taylor, and whistleblower lawyer Mark Zaid. The firm also represents those affected by questionable grant funding revocations at the hands of the administration [2].
Lowell & Associates has attracted top talent from other firms that have made deals with the White House. For instance, Rachel Cohen and Brenna Trout Frey, who previously worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, felt compelled to resign after their former firm agreed to conduct $100 million worth of pro bono work for Trump [1][2]. Now, they're joining Lowell & Associates to contribute to the firm's mission.
The Battle Ahead
As the Trump administration continues to challenge the legal system, Lowell & Associates is ready to stand tall in the face of adversity. The firm's strategy centers around winning cases that solidify the rule of law and reinforce the sanctity of democratic institutions [2].
This isn't just about representing individual clients, according to Lowell. It's about making a difference in the broader landscape of the legal profession during a time when it's under intense scrutiny and pressure from the current occupant of the White House [1][2].
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[1] From CNN Article "Abbe Lowell, the Washington lawyer to Democratic elites, starts his own firm"[2] From ABC News Article "Trump Calls Top Law Firms 'Scumbags' Who 'Just Sign Whatever I Want' As They Wield Power in Washington"
- By 2025, New York Attorney General Letitia James has agreed to represent one of the initial clients at Lowell & Associates.
- Rachel Cohen and Brenna Trout Frey, former lawyers from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, have joined Lowell & Associates in a bid to contribute to its mission against the Trump administration's policies and legislation in politics.
- In line with its mission, Lowell & Associates plans to focus on future cases that will solidify the rule of law and uphold the sanctity of democratic institutions against the Trump administration's challenges.
- Joe Biden's sons and President Trump's son-in-law are among the high-profile figures that veteran attorney Abbe Lowell has defended throughout his four-decade career before stepping out to launch Lowell & Associates, a firm dedicated to general news and policy-and-legislation issues.
