Atty. Elisa M Basnight

Atty. Elisa M Basnight

Elisa M Basnight is a lawyer practicing corporate, venture capital & emerging companies, nonprofit organizations and 1 other area of law. Elisa received a M.A. degree from Boston University Brussels in 1995, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Elisa M Basnight at a glance

Elisa M Basnight is an Associate based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (2003), New Jersey (2003), and Pennsylvania (2009). Educated at Rutgers School of Law - Newark (J.D., 2002) and Boston University Brussels (M.A. International, 1995). Active member of American Bar Association The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elisa M Basnight is a lawyer practicing corporate, venture capital & emerging companies, nonprofit organizations and 1 other area of law
  • Elisa received a M.A. degree from Boston University Brussels in 1995, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Elisa practices at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Elisa M Basnight's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elisa M Basnight handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Elisa M Basnight's law office located?
Elisa M Basnight's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elisa M Basnight handle?
Elisa M Basnight focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Elisa M Basnight practiced law?
Elisa M Basnight has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Elisa M Basnight go to law school?
Elisa M Basnight earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (M.A. International, 1995).
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers School of Law - Newark
- 2002
M.A. International
Boston University Brussels
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2003
New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2009

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