Atty. Sheldon Elefant
Sheldon Elefant is a lawyer practicing taxation, bankruptcy & debt, business and 8 other areas of law. Sheldon received a B.S. degree from Touro College in 1995, and has been licensed for 24 years.
Bankruptcy & Debt & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 24+ Years Experience
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About Sheldon Elefant at a Glance
Sheldon Elefant is a Senior Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2002) and New York (2003). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2002) and Touro College (B.S. Accounting, 1995). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sheldon Elefant
- Sheldon Elefant is a lawyer practicing taxation, bankruptcy & debt, business and 8 other areas of law
- Sheldon received a B.S. degree from Touro College in 1995, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Sheldon practices at Norton Rose Fulbright in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Sheldon Elefant's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheldon Elefant handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business Formation in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 New York 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Sheldon Elefant
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 Sheldon Elefant's practice in the field of formation, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sheldon Elefant brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and New York, Sheldon Elefant can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, business, and real estate, Sheldon Elefant can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Sheldon Elefant 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 Sheldon Elefant Handles in New York
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