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Atty. Deborah Lynn Sheward

Atty. Deborah Lynn Sheward

Deborah Lynn Sheward is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage litigation, insurance coverage, employment litigation. Deborah received a A.B. degree from Smith College in 1971, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Basking Ridge Basking Ridge 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah Lynn Sheward at a glance

Deborah Lynn Sheward is a employment, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1987), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1987), New York (1988), and Massachusetts (1989). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1987) and Smith College (A.B., 1971). Serands clients in Basking Ridge, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Deborah Lynn Sheward is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage litigation, insurance coverage, employment litigation
  • Deborah received a A.B. degree from Smith College in 1971, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Deborah practices in Basking Ridge, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Lynn Sheward's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Lynn Sheward handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Deborah Lynn Sheward is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Deborah Lynn Sheward is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Deborah Lynn Sheward is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Basking Ridge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Deborah Lynn Sheward

Where is Deborah Lynn Sheward's law office located?
Deborah Lynn Sheward's law practice is located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Lynn Sheward handle?
Deborah Lynn Sheward focuses on employment, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Deborah Lynn Sheward practiced law?
Deborah Lynn Sheward has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Deborah Lynn Sheward go to law school?
Deborah Lynn Sheward earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact Deborah Lynn Sheward for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1987
A.B.
Smith College
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
New York
Admitted: 1988
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1990

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