Sarah Slachetka
Special Counsel
Experience
Sarah Slachetka is a seasoned litigator with more than 20 years of experience representing clients in complex civil matters in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. A former assistant prosecutor, she brings extensive courtroom and trial experience to the defense of retailers, hospitality businesses, and other organizations facing personal injury, premises liability, wrongful death, and other high-exposure claims. Sarah draws on a diverse litigation background that includes complex commercial disputes, professional liability matters, employment-related litigation, and insurance defense, enabling her to develop practical, results-oriented strategies tailored to her clients’ business objectives.
Having served as lead counsel in hundreds of matters, Sarah is experienced in all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial. Her broad experience handling both business disputes and casualty matters provides clients with a comprehensive perspective when evaluating risk, managing claims, and developing defense strategies.
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Background
Admissions
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Education
- Rutgers School of Law, J.D., 2005
- George Washington University, M.S., 2001
- George Washington University, B.S., 2000
Professional Affiliations
- New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ)
- NJAJ Boardwalk Seminar, Business Torts Co-Chair, 2019-21
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November 9, 2026