Atty. Ilysa Cholewa

Atty. Ilysa Cholewa

Ilysa Cholewa is a lawyer practicing accountants, admiralty & maritime, alternative dispute resolution and 4 other areas of law. Ilysa received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.

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About Ilysa Cholewa at a glance

Ilysa Cholewa is an Associate based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, adr, maritime, and aviation. Admitted to practice in New York (2003) and New Jersey (2003). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2002) and University of Massachusetts Amherst (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ilysa Cholewa is a lawyer practicing accountants, admiralty & maritime, alternative dispute resolution and 4 other areas of law
  • Ilysa received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Ilysa practices at Wilson Elser in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Ilysa Cholewa's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ilysa Cholewa 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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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ilysa Cholewa

Where is Ilysa Cholewa's law office located?
Ilysa Cholewa's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm is Wilson Elser. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ilysa Cholewa handle?
Ilysa Cholewa focuses on business, adr, maritime, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Ilysa Cholewa practiced law?
Ilysa Cholewa has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Ilysa Cholewa go to law school?
Ilysa Cholewa earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Ilysa Cholewa for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 2002
B.A.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2003
New Jersey
Admitted: 2003

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