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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.
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State: New York
Acquired: 2018
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Posted by Shanna | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Very Professional
Rebecca was great to work with. She was very patient with us and provided us with all the things we needed for our conversion process. Will definitely use in the future and highly recommend.
Posted by Omar | September 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Business
Rebecca Field Emerson
Rebecca Field Emerson is an outstanding business lawyer! After trusting someone else to handle our 501(c)(3) application and unfortunately being taken advantage of, we were left frustrated and discouraged. Rebecca stepped in, guided us through the process, and got everything completed in a short amou...
Posted by Greg | September 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Wonderful to work with for business contracts and CDAs
I'm an independent C-level consultant in the biotechnology field and I have had Rebecca Emerson review all of my contracts and nondisclosure agreements over the past year. I have been extremely pleased with the quality of her work, her rapid turn around time and her timely communication. She knows...
Thanks Greg! I am glad that the modifications we helped you negotiate in your agreements have been valuable.
Posted by Maddy | December 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Tax
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...
Posted by Katie | August 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Best LLC lawyer
Rebecca gave my situation real time and attention. I felt that I could rely on her knowledge and make moves that were within my rights with her at the helm. She was kind, thoughtful, and understanding of any situation that came up. I appreciate her hard work. She’s a great lawyer and you should hire ...
"The answers of Ms. Emerson are accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every lawyer would look for when hiring an attorney."
"Rebecca is thorough, knowledgeable, and someone I trust for guidance and advice. I highly recommend working with her."
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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
2020 - Present
Sole Practioner, Emerson Law
2021 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
A.B.
2006
English
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Rebecca earned significant contribution points in 2021.
Im using a manufacturer to infuse seaweed into salt and sell all online....what permit/license do I need?
31 Mar 2023
Is the landlord responsible for the bedroom door that was broken into
30 Aug 2022
Can I skip magisterial district court ?
30 Apr 2022