Atty. Elisabeth S. Straus

Atty. Elisabeth S. Straus

Elisabeth S. Straus is a lawyer practicing corporate law, real estate.

Red Hook Red Hook 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Elisabeth S. Straus at a glance

Elisabeth S. Straus is a Member based in Red Hook, New York, practicing at Elisabeth S. Straus. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District o (1991). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Yale University (B.A., 1980). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Red Hook, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elisabeth S. Straus is a lawyer practicing corporate law, real estate
  • Elisabeth received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1980, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Elisabeth practices at Elisabeth S. Straus in Red Hook, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Elisabeth S. Straus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elisabeth S. Straus 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Red Hook are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Elisabeth S. Straus's law office located?
Elisabeth S. Straus's law practice is located in Red Hook, New York. The firm is Elisabeth S. Straus. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elisabeth S. Straus handle?
Elisabeth S. Straus focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Elisabeth S. Straus practiced law?
Elisabeth S. Straus has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Elisabeth S. Straus go to law school?
Elisabeth S. Straus earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1980).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Yale University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District o
Admitted: 1991

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