Atty. Monica Basche
Monica Basche joined Brown Goldstein & Levy in September 2019. She represents clients in civil rights cases, including disability rights, housing discrimination, employment discrimination, and prisoners’ rights.
Civil Rights Law & More Attorney · Serving Baltimore, MD
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About Monica Basche at a Glance
Monica Basche is a employment, business, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 2016) and University of Maryland (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Monica Basche
- Monica Basche joined Brown Goldstein & Levy in September 2019
- She represents clients in civil rights cases, including disability rights, housing discrimination, employment discrimination, and prisoners’ rights
- Monica also has experience with commercial litigation and business disputes
- Prior to joining the firm, Monica was a law clerk to Judge George L. Russell, III on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland and to Judge Sally D. Adkins on the Supreme Court of Maryland (formerly known as the Court of Appeals of Maryland).During law school, Monica was the Executive Articles Editor for the Maryland Law Review
- She worked as a student attorney in the Gender Violence Clinic, where she represented clients in family and civil law matters in state court
- Monica was also a research assistant to Professor Donald Gifford, whom she assisted with researching and editing the sixth edition of Cases and Materials on the Law of Torts, Harper, James and Gray on Torts, and Keeping Cases from Black Juries: An Empirical Analysis of How Race, Income Inequality, and Regional History Affect Tort Law
- Monica received the 2016 Elizabeth Maxwell Carroll Chesnut Prize, known as the “Dean’s Award,” which is given to a member of the graduating class for excellence in legal scholarship and writing
- Prior to law school, Monica worked for Agora, Inc., where she focused on regulatory compliance for dietary supplements
- She also taught English in Moscow, Russia
- Monica is an active member of the Bar Association of Baltimore City
- She previously served as the Bar Association of Baltimore City Young Lawyers’ Division’s Treasurer and as Co-Chair of its Public Service Committee
- She also serves on the board of Maryland CASA Association, which trains volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocates to speak up for the best interests of children who are under the protection of the courts
- Monica was also a member of the Maryland State Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Section Publications Committee
- In addition, she served as member of the Uniform Bar Exam Maryland Law Component Committee, which helped design the new Maryland law portion of the bar exam
Practice Areas Explained
Monica Basche's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Monica Basche handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Baltimore.
Employment Law in Baltimore
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Baltimore
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Monica Basche is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →
Civil Litigation in Baltimore
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Monica Basche is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →
Civil Rights in Baltimore
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Baltimore
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Baltimore Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Baltimore-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Baltimore Choose Monica Basche
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Monica Basche's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, and civil rights.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, Monica Basche can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, Monica Basche can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Baltimore
A Baltimore-based practice means Monica Basche attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Monica Basche Handles in Baltimore
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Monica Basche directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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