$ 225-350 per hour
Pearlette Vivian Toussant
About Pearlette
Biography
My clients and colleagues describe me as honest, smart, intelligent, conscientious, and loyal. I bring over 20 years of business, litigation, and personal legal experience to your issue. I will approach your situation with integrity, energy, and dedication. My wholistic style of problem solving will give you a thorough solution at an affordable rate.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Contracts and Agreements
55%
25 years | 400 cases
Business
25%
26 years | 200 cases
Corporate and Incorporation
10%
20 years | 100 cases
Estate Planning
10%
20 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 25 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2000
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Location
Law Office of Pearlette V. Toussant, LLC
1700 Market St., 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Law Office of Pearlette V. Toussant LLC
2917 Harper St, Philadelphia, PA, 19130-1123
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Pearlette Vivian Toussant's Reviews
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Posted by Fortune | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Best lawyer I've worked with!
Pearlette is an amazing lawyer. She has helped me out big time, felt at ease during the whole process. She created and reviewed my agreements and handled other business matters. Amazing personality and professional ethics. She was extremely professional and knowledgeable. Highly Recommend!!
Pearlette Toussant
Replied last August 18, 2021Hi Fortune, It's a pleasure to work with you as well! Thank you for the wonderful comments and support. --Pearlette V. Toussant, Esq.
Posted by Britta | June 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business
A wizard for small business
As a small business and start up, our legal needs are complex and variable--sometimes we don't even know what we need. Lucky for us, Pearlette's extensive background has given us enormous flexibility to meet our challenges head on. Whether it is negotiating with a landlord or with a licensee over a b...
Posted by Catharine | June 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Got me through my Small Claims case...
I was impressed with Pearlette's original approach to my small case. She took one look and suggested a strategy. She's very tough with the adversary. Keeps her word, shows up on time, and knows the law.
Posted by JOSEPH | July 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business
Knowledgeable & Dedicated Business Attorney
I have trusted Pearlette as my company attorney for years now, and certainly recommend her in the highest regard. She does not shy away from complex questions related to the intricacies of running a business; I always receive detailed answers with supporting documentation, and follow-ups to make su...
Posted by Lucas | December 26, 2016 | Contracts & Agreements
Very helpful contract reviews
Ms. Toussant was very helpful in reviewing business and employment contracts with me over the phone. She was thorough in her review, answered all my questions regarding the contracts, suggested changes looking out for my best interest, and dictated to me the verbiage needed for such changes to the ag...
Pearlette Vivian Toussant's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Toussant is an able and valuable contributor to this forum. Her comments are consistently insightful. I endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Toussant is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney."
"Attonrey Toussant provides quality advice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Toussant provides great advice to those in need. He takes time out of his day to answer questions on AVVO and point people in the right direction."
"Ms. Toussant is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for her outstanding professionalism. She was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating her time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt she will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within her main areas of practice."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Ms. Toussant on a multiparty litigation matter last year and found her to be thorough, responsive, empathetic, and incredibly reasonable in her approach. I strongly recommend her to anyone looking for representation."
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"I gladly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Toussant is very careful, conscientious, and correct in the legal analysis she undertakes to do for those who ask questiions on Avvo."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Suspension issued in PA, 2023
updated on 10/25/2023Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Pearlette V. Toussant LLC
2008 - Present
Of Counsel, Lyman & Ash
2006 - 2013
Contract Attorney, JuriStaff
2006 - 2006
Associate, Booth & Tucker, LLP
2002 - 2006
Associate, Barrack, Rodos & Bacine
2000 - 2002
Associate, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Associations
2005 - Present
Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of PhiladelphiaFormer Board Member
2013 - 2013
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
Education
2000
University of Pennsylvania Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Reed College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2005
Barrack Bulletin
Making Law Concerning Underwriter's Obligation and Achieving Record Settlements With the Underwriter Defendants
2001
The Franchise Lawyer
2001 Annual ABA Forum on Franchising Report
2000
The Franchise Lawyer
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Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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