Paul Mark Sandler

Practice Areas

Paul Mark Sandler is a veteran trial lawyer, author, and educator. Over four decades, he established a national reputation for his representation of notable clients in trial and appellate courts, and for his many books on trial advocacy. He regularly speaks to bar associations on trial technique and is the founder of a national trial-training program for young lawyers.

Mr. Sandler represented plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of civil lawsuits, including land-use and zoning matters, personal injury lawsuits, and unusual constitutional law cases. He has also successfully defended major corporations in cases involving allegations of antitrust violations, wrongful discharge, race and sex discrimination, breach of contract, trademark infringement, and other matters.

Professional Memberships

Board Member, Stevenson University (2012 to present)

Board Member, Legal Aid Bureau (2000-2012)

Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (inducted 2011)

Secretary, Litigation Section of the American Bar Association, 2004-2008

Board of Directors, Former Member, Maryland Professionalism Center (established by the Maryland Judiciary)'

Member, Maryland State Bar Association; Co-Chair, MSBA Special Committee on Voir Dire

Founder, first chair, and member, MSBA Litigation Section

Member, Federal Bar Association (1995-Present)

University of Maryland Cancer Center Advisory Board, Former Member (1993- Present)