Sherilyn James Forsythe serves as Of Counsel at Chartwell, where she focuses her practice on general liability defense. She represents insurers, commercial entities, and motor carriers in a broad range of personal injury and premises liability matters. Her work includes drafting and analyzing pleadings, handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, and guiding matters through hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.

Sherilyn brings a well-rounded legal background to her practice, with experience spanning litigation, mass torts, insurance claims, and public sector law. She has managed high-volume caseloads and has extensive experience evaluating claims, developing case strategies, negotiating resolutions, and working closely with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel to achieve favorable outcomes.

Her prior experience as a claims specialist provides valuable insight into coverage analysis, liability evaluation, and damages assessment, allowing her to approach litigation with a holistic understanding of the insurance industry. In addition, her work in public service involved handling high-value lien negotiations and contributing to large-scale litigation matters, where she played a critical role in recovering substantial funds and advising on challenging legal issues.

Sherilyn is admitted to practice in Texas and New York and is a licensed Texas adjuster. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and multiple New York-based bar associations.

She earned her J.D. from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and her B.B.A., cum laude, from Howard University, where she was recognized with multiple academic honors.

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Texas Trial Lawyers Association

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New York State Bar Association

New York County Lawyers Association