Atty. Elissa Stein Cushman

Atty. Elissa Stein Cushman

Elissa Stein Cushman is a lawyer practicing local government law. Elissa received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Flushing Flushing 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Elissa Stein Cushman at a glance

Elissa Stein Cushman is a NYC Dept. of Information Technology and Telecommunications based in Flushing, New York. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in New York (1989). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1988) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Flushing, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Elissa Stein Cushman is a lawyer practicing local government law
  • Elissa received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Elissa practices in Flushing, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Elissa Stein Cushman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elissa Stein Cushman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Flushing 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 Elissa Stein Cushman's law office located?
Elissa Stein Cushman's law practice is located in Flushing, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elissa Stein Cushman handle?
Elissa Stein Cushman focuses on government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Elissa Stein Cushman practiced law?
Elissa Stein Cushman has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Elissa Stein Cushman go to law school?
Elissa Stein Cushman earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1988
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989

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