Bassford Remele is a full service litigation firm located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1882, the firm represents local, national and international clients in all areas of civil litigation.

Debra A. Saplis

Paralegal
E-mail: dsaplis@bassford.com
Phone: 612.376.1665
Fax: 612.746.1265

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Deb Saplis has over 24 years experience in the legal field, first in the legal department at Onan Corporation, and since 1993 at Bassford Remele.  Ms. Saplis has excellent discovery, pre-trial and trial preparation skills.  She is especially proficient at medical research and expert witness investigation and retention. 

Education
Metropolitan State University, Minnesota
B.A., 1990
Major: Business with a Concentration in Law

Experience
Bassford Remele, A Professional Association
33 South Sixth Street, Suite 3800
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
     Paralegal, 1993 - Present

Experience in the following areas:

Medical malpractice defense
Attorney malpractice defense
Errors and omissions
No-fault defense
Personnel issues
Insurance defense, including auto accidents and other types
Plaintiff cases, including dram shop and personal injury

Cummins Power Generation (f/k/a Onan Corporation)
Fridley, Minnesota
     Legal Assistant, 1990 – 1993

Experience in the following areas:

Product liability and wrongful death
Patent and trademark
EEOC and other personnel issues
Workers’ Compensation

     Executive Office Administrator to the
     General Counsel, 1983 – 1990

Professional Associations and Memberships
Minnesota Paralegal Association

Classes/Seminars
Speaker, Finding and Working with Experts, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, Litigation Overview for the Defense Paralegal, September 27, 2001

Civic Associations & Activities
Women of the ELCA, Christ Lutheran Church, Blaine
     Vice President, 2006 - 2007
      President, 2000 - 2006