Monica Basche, Business Attorney in Baltimore, Maryland
focused on Business, Civil Rights, and Employment
Baltimore, MD
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Monica Basche is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Employment.
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- Baltimore, MARYLAND
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- Business · Civil Rights · Employment
- Handles Business, Civil Rights, and Employment matters from Baltimore, MARYLAND.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026).
About Monica Basche: Monica Basche is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Employment.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Monica takes on
Monica concentrates on business, civil rights, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Monica handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Monica takes business matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Monica agrees to represent you.
Civil Rights cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Monica takes civil rights matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Monica agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Monica takes employment matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Monica agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Monica takes litigation matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Monica agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Monica Basche — business lawyer in Baltimore
Monica Basche is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Employment.
Monica Basche joined Brown Goldstein & Levy in September 2019. She represents clients in civil rights cases, including disability rights, housing discrimination, employment discrimination, and prisoners’ rights. Monica also has experience with commercial litigation and business disputes.
Prior to joining the firm, Monica was a law clerk to Judge George L. Russell, III on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland and to Judge Sally D. Adkins on the Supreme Court of Maryland (formerly known as the Court of Appeals of Maryland).During law school, Monica was the Executive Articles Editor for the Maryland Law Review. She worked as a student attorney in the Gender Violence Clinic, where she represented clients in family and civil law matters in state court. Monica was also a research assistant to Professor Donald Gifford, whom she assisted with researching and editing the sixth edition of Cases and Materials on the Law of Torts, Harper, James and Gray on Torts, and Keeping Cases from Black Juries: An Empirical Analysis of How Race, Income Inequality, and Regional History Affect Tort Law.
Monica received the 2016 Elizabeth Maxwell Carroll Chesnut Prize, known as the “Dean’s Award,” which is given to a member of the graduating class for excellence in legal scholarship and writing.
Prior to law school, Monica worked for Agora, Inc., where she focused on regulatory compliance for dietary supplements. She also taught English in Moscow, Russia.
Monica is an active member of the Bar Association of Baltimore City. She previously served as the Bar Association of Baltimore City Young Lawyers’ Division’s Treasurer and as Co-Chair of its Public Service Committee. She also serves on the board of Maryland CASA Association, which trains volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocates to speak up for the best interests of children who are under the protection of the courts. Monica was also a member of the Maryland State Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Section Publications Committee. In addition, she served as member of the Uniform Bar Exam Maryland Law Component Committee, which helped design the new Maryland law portion of the bar exam.
Working with Monica on a business matter
Monica Basche joined Brown Goldstein & Levy in September 2019. She represents clients in civil rights cases, including disability rights, housing discrimination, employment discrimination, and prisoners’ rights. Monica also has experience with commercial litigation and business disputes. Prior to joining the firm, Monica was a law clerk to Judge George L. Russell, III on the United States…
Clients Monica works with
Monica reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, civil rights, and employment matters in Baltimore and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Maryland
J.D. · 2016
University of Maryland
J.D. · 2016
University of Wisconsin–Madison
— · 2006
Jurisdictions
Monica's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
ACTIVE
Maryland, Maryland S
ACTIVE
Monica studied at J.D. in University of Maryland, J.D. in University of Maryland, and — in University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Law school and academic background
Monica completed J.D. in University of Maryland, J.D. in University of Maryland, and — in University of Wisconsin–Madison. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Monica runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Monica has received 15 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Maryland State Bar Association and
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Daily Record
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ’s Leaders in Law Award, 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maryland
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rising Stars, 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — :
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ones to Watch for Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2022 & 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers, 2021 & 2022
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The Maryland State Bar Association and (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The Daily Record (2026).
Locations
Monica Basche's office in Baltimore
Monica's primary office is at 120 East Baltimore Street, Suite 2500, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Monica Basche — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Monica usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Monica charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Monica's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Monica will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Baltimore, Maryland
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Monica
Monica discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Monica confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Monica's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Monica Basche
How much does it cost to hire Monica for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Monica walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Monica offer a free consultation?
Monica charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Monica's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Monica's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Maryland typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Monica gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Monica take my case if I'm outside Baltimore?
Monica is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Monica will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Monica?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Monica will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Monica accepting new business clients right now?
Monica's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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