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Biography
Rebecca Field Emerson is a seasoned business attorney recognized for her comprehensive legal and entrepreneurial background. She counsels clients at every stage of their development, drafting key agreements, advising on contract, and guiding mergers, acquisitions, and entity conversions. Rebecca’s experience as a business manager informs her pragmatic approach—she finds efficient, real-world solutions to legal challenges while focusing on risk minimization and strategic growth. Her practice spans contract negotiation, small business start-up and growth support, real estate landlord and investor issues, and nonprofit advisory work. Rebecca holds an A.B. in Economics from Harvard University and a J.D. from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, with accolades including academic distinction and writing awards from the American Bar Association. Her holistic perspective ensures that clients receive advice tailored to both their business goals and legal needs.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Business
40%
Contracts and Agreements
25%
16 years
Landlord or Tenant
10%
Trusts
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025
2021
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 7 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 18 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Maddy | December 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Assistance with 501c4 application
Working with Rebecca helped us navigate a complicated federal process with ease. She helped us with the IRS system, got to know our organization and helped us complete an application for nonprofit status that we would never have known how to do. She was professional and knowledgeable, always going a...
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Experience
Honors
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Sole Practioner, Emerson Law
Associations
2021 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
Education
2008
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Harvard University - Radcliffe College
A.B.
Publications
2006
Temple Journal of Science, Technology and Environm
Biosafety Regulations: Who’s watching the Lab?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Rebecca earned significant contribution points in 2021.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Im using a manufacturer to infuse seaweed into salt and sell all online....what permit/license do I need?
31 Mar 2023
Q&A
Is the landlord responsible for the bedroom door that was broken into
30 Aug 2022
Q&A
Can I skip magisterial district court ?
30 Apr 2022