Sarah A. Chussler

Sarah A. Chussler


Abrams Fensterman, LLP

Recognized since 2021

Lake Success, New York

Practice Areas

Elder Law

Health Care Law

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Sarah A. Chussler is a Partner at Abrams Fensterman, LLP and is a member of the firm’s Mental Health Law Practice Group. Her practice focuses on Mental Health and Elder Law, representing private clients, healthcare professionals, and major hospital systems in Article 9 proceedings for involuntary psychiatric treatment and retention hearings, Kendra’s Law applications (Assisted Outpatient Treatment), Mental Hygiene Warrants, as well as in elder planning matters. These include the preparation and execution of Advanced Directives and Article 81 Guardianship proceedings.

Ms. Chussler’s interest in elder law began when she was young and volunteered and later worked in nursing homes. Her prior legal experience in elder law, Medicaid planning, matrimonial law, and civil litigation allows her to identify potential issues which may arise within the context of a Guardianship proceeding to best guide clients and advocate for their interests. Ms. Chussler frequently receives court appointments pursuant to Part 36 of the Rules of the Chief Judge of the New York State Unified Court System in Guardianship matters in multiple counties as Court Evaluator, Counsel for Alleged Incapacitated Persons, and Counsel to Guardians.

Ms. Chussler obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. While in law school, she served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Arthur M. Diamond of the Supreme Court of Nassau County. Following law school, Ms. Chussler served as a Fellow with the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida. She received her B.A. from the Pennsylvania State University and interned for the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office while in college.

Ms. Chussler was selected as a “Rising Star” in New York Elder Law by “Super Lawyers” in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Ms. Chussler was selected to the Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” for Elder and for Health Care Law in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Ms. Chussler is admitted to practice law in the State of New York. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association where she is a member of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section and Health Law Section. She is currently a Vice Chair of the Elder Abuse Committee and member of the Guardianship Committee, both under the Elder Law and Special Needs Section.

Location
  • Three Dakota Drive, Suite 300
    Lake Success, NY 11042
Education
  • University of Miami School of Law, J.D.
Bar Admissions
  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2013
Affiliations
  • Brooklyn Bar Association - Member
  • Nassau County Bar Association - Member
  • Vice Chair of the Elder Abuse Committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section - New York State Bar Association

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Headquarters: Lake Success, New York

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Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2024 for work in:
  • Elder Law
  • Health Care Law

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