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Carolyn Elefant

Carolyn Elefant

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 55% Energy / Utilities
    21 years, 100 cases
  • 25% Appeals
    21 years, 45 cases
  • 20% Litigation
    16 years, 30 cases

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About me: My name is Carolyn Elefant. I am the founder of the Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant, www.carolynelefant.com. To learn more about me, you can visit my website,... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“The Brandywine 5... Edward E. Kirkbride”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-07-15 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Carolyn Elefant, Esq. was a courageous, principled and outstanding counsel in defense of us and our environment before a federal judge in federal... more
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“Regulatory Advocate”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-02-16 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I have worked with attorneys of all types and find Ms. Elefant to be a tireless and brilliant intellect willing to go the extra mile to provide the... more

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6 endorsements

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D. Todd Smith

I have followed Carolyn's work with interest for a few years now. Aside from a successful career handling FERC-related issues and federal appeals,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: D. Smith , Austin (TX), About 1 year ago
John Peter Page

I endorse this lawyer's work. Knowledgeable, responsible, energetic, and effective. A leader. Happy to endorse.

Endorsement from lawyer: John Page , Tampa (FL), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 21 years since Carolyn Elefant was first licensed to practice law in NY.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Principal Attorney at Law Office of Carolyn Elefant 1993–present
Of Counsel at Law Offices of Scott Hempling 1996–2006

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Cornell Law School Law JD 1988
Brandeis University Politics BA - Bachelor of Arts 1985

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Featured on cover of Washington Legal Times Washington Legal Times/ALM publications 2008
ABA Top 100 Law Blawg American Bar Association 2007
See all 7 awards

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Energy Bar Association 1994–2008
of counsel Ocean Renewable Energy Association 2005–2008
See all 3 association entries

Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Solo by Choice - book Solo by Choice: How to Be The Lawyer You Always Wanted To Be 2008
The Accidental Practice Small Firm Business 2006
See all 8 publications

Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Technology to Retain Clients, Technology for Start Up Firms ABA Tech Show 2008 2008
How to start a law firm; webinar From Biglaw to Yourlaw: Starting A Law Firm 2008
See all 14 speaking engagements