Ellen R. Werther

Ellen R. Werther

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Ressler & Ressler

Complex Commercial Transactions Lawyers in New York, NY in New York, NY

New York, NY212-695-6446
Complex Commercial TransactionsFederal Court Litigation

About Ellen R. Werther

Ellen R. Werther has more than 35 years of experience in complex, high-value commercial litigation in federal and state courts throughout the country. Ms. Werther has handled a broad range of such cases, including consumer fraud, commercial torts, lender liability, veil piercing, bankruptcy, and class actions. She has litigated commercial actions in a wide variety of industries and developed an impressive track record of recoveries for her clients in complex, multiparty cases where significant financial interests were at stake. Ms. Werther received her J.D., cum laude, from the Harvard Law School in 1979. She attended the London School of Economics and earned her B.A. from Cornell University, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1976. Ms. Werther is a member of the Bar of the State of New York and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of New York, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She is a member of the New York City Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association of New York. Ms. Werther has achieved an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards. AV® Preeminent™ | 5.0 out of 5. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Ellen R. Werther included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ | 5.0 out of 5. Other Sources of Feedback About Ellen R. Werther Included on the 2020New York Metro Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1979
  • J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
  • Honors: cum laude

Non Legal Education

  • Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1976
  • B.A., Bachelor of Arts
  • Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
  • Honors: With Distinction

Bar Admissions

  • New York, 1980
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1980
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1980
  • U.S. Federal Courts, 1980
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit

Other Affiliations

  • New York City Bar Association (Member)
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
  • New York State Bar Association (Member)
  • Women’s Bar Association of New York (Member)
  • Super Lawyers

Attorney Details

Full NameEllen R. Werther
FirmRessler & Ressler
Address48 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
Phone212-695-6446
Phone212-268-0287
Websiteresslerlaw.com
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Consultation Free initial consultation