BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:

DEBRA A. SAHLER is a member of Ventantonio & Wildenhain’s Litigation Department and focuses her practice in personal injury litigation, product liability litigation and commercial litigation. Ms. Sahler started her legal career in the Attorney General’s offices in Albany, New York. Since then, she has handled numerous trials and appeals in both New York and New Jersey. She has successfully tried cases for defendants and plaintiffs involving premise liability, products liability, automobile and construction accidents and municipal liability in New York and New Jersey Courts. Her practice also includes commercial litigation, litigating both the prosecution and defense of claims involving breach of contract and consumer fraud.

She represents several international companies, advising them on their business dealings and potential liabilities.

In addition to personal injury and product liability litigation, Ms. Sahler has been involved in administrative law proceedings and has appeared before state regulatory agencies and commissions. She authored “Scientifically Selecting Jurors While Maintaining Professional Responsibility,” 6 Alb. LJ Sci. & Tech. 383 (1996).

Ms. Sahler received her J.D. from Albany Law School Union University and her B.A. from the University at Albany. Additionally, she has studied Restaurant Management at the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, New York.

She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York. She is a Trustee at Large of the New Jersey Women’s Association of Lawyers, an associate member of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, and a member of the New Jersey Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. She served as the Vice President and President of Park View Townhouse Association. Her community activities include membership in the Bergen County Democratic Committee. She attended the Mahwah Community Citizen’s Police Academy and remains active in her community.

Telephone:  (908) 757-3900
Email: dsahler@vwlaw.com
Website: www.vwlaw.com

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