About Us
Susan’s corporate and business practice encompasses all aspects of general business matters and commercial relationships, including franchising, contracts, buying and selling businesses and commercial leases.
Susan’s 40+ years of practice include mergers and acquisitions and securities at large law firms in Phoenix and New York City, as well as several years as a solo practitioner. That breadth of experience provides Susan the knowledge and experience necessary to assist clients with their complex, sophisticated transactions, while appreciating their entrepreneurial need for an attorney that offers practical advice in a cost-effective manner.
Education
J.D. – Brooklyn Law School, New York
B.A. – University of Wisconsin – Madison (Comparative Politics)
Mediation – New York Law School – Initial Mediation Training
New York Law School – Initial Mediation Training
Boise State University – Advanced Mediation Course
Conflict Rescue – Texas-specific Training
Harvard Law School – Executive Education Mediation and Conflict Management
Bar Admissions
- Arizona
- New York
- New Jersey
Professional Recognition
- AV Rated with Martindale-Hubbell
- Franchise Times Legal Eagle
- Southwest Super Lawyers
- Phoenix Magazine’s “One of the Valley’s Best Attorneys”
- Listed in The Best Lawyers of America
- Named Best Law Firm in Franchise Law in Arizona
- Named Best Lawyer in Corporate Law and Franchise Law
Community Involvement
- Volunteer mediator (Idaho, New York, Arizona, Texas and Colorado)
- Scottsdale League for the Arts
- The ALS Association (Arizona Chapter)
- International Rescue Committee
- Microenterprise Development Loan Committee
- St. Mary’s Food Bank
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Habitat for Humanity
