Paul M. Basta
About Paul M. Basta
Paul M. Basta is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Paul M. Basta is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New York, New York
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Current Firm: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Education: The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: New York, NY
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