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Atty. Ellen R. Werther

Atty. Ellen R. Werther

Ellen R. Werther has more than 30 years of experience in complex commercial and class action litigation in federal and state courts throughout the country.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Ellen R. Werther at a glance

Ellen R. Werther is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Ressler & Ressler. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, business, class action, product liability, and construction. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1980), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1980). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1979) and Cornell University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Women's Bar Association of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ellen R. Werther has more than 30 years of experience in complex commercial and class action litigation in federal and state courts throughout the country
  • She received her J.D., cum laude, from the Harvard Law School in 1979
  • Ms. Werther 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 Courts of the State of New York, 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
  • Ms. Werther has litigated against, and on behalf of, numerous and varied financial institutions and developed an impressive track record of recoveries where significant economic interests of multiple parties were at stake
  • Most recently, Ms. Werther successfully concluded a groundbreaking consumer fraud class action brought under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act against an established banking institution operating in New Jersey
  • She is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the Women's Bar Association of New York

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen R. Werther's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen R. Werther handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

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Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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Construction Accidents

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ellen R. Werther

Where is Ellen R. Werther's law office located?
Ellen R. Werther's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Ressler & Ressler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen R. Werther handle?
Ellen R. Werther focuses on car accidents, business, class action, product liability, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ellen R. Werther practiced law?
Ellen R. Werther has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Ellen R. Werther go to law school?
Ellen R. Werther earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Ellen R. Werther for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ellen R. Werther received?
Ellen R. Werther's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1980

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