Suzanne is a litigation attorney who handles litigation throughout New York state courts and in federal courts across the country, including multidistrict and class action litigation.
She counsels and represents a wide variety of clients, including individuals, manufacturers, media companies, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, financial institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, small business owners, school districts and universities.
Suzanne's practice also includes representing clients in administrative hearings and resolving disputes through mediation. She has extensive experience arguing appeals in both state and federal court. Suzanne represents a variety of public and private companies as well as non-profit organizations in complex civil litigation. She handles commercial disputes, breach of contract, product liability, employment discrimination, unfair competition, trade secret and antitrust matters. Her practice also includes complex environmental litigation, encompassing defense of personal injury and property damage claims in multi-plaintiff cases arising from the contamination of soil and groundwater. Suzanne has experience defending personal injury claims based on exposure to hazardous substances in consumer products. She also represents clients in False Claims Act litigation and white collar criminal matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Suzanne clerked for the Honorable Rosemary S. Pooler, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
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The Best Lawyers in America® 2021, Commercial Litigation
New York Super Lawyers 2010®, Environmental Litigation; Antitrust Litigation; Personal Injury Defense: General
Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent Rated
Syracuse University College of Law Board of Advisors, 2020
Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2018 - present
Northern District of New York, ADR Mandatory Mediation Program, Mediator
Onondaga County Bar Foundation, Board of Directors, 2015 - present
Central New York Women’s Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2014 - present
New York State Bar Association, Women in the Law Section, 2014 - present
Syracuse University Law Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 2013-present
Syracuse University College of Law, Volunteer evaluator for trial/appellate competitions and panelist
Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County, Landlord/Tenant Court Volunteer, 2006 - present
New York State Bar Association, Co-Chair Appellate Practice Committee of the Commercial and Federal Litigation section, 2016 - 2019
Hiscock Legal Aid Society, Board of Directors, 2010 - 2018; Board Chair, 2014 - 2017
Onondaga County Bar Association
Empire State Counsel Pro Bono 2018 Honoree
YWCA Champion of Diversity, 2017
Successful Business Women Awards, Central New York Business Journal, 2016
Auburn High School Alumni Hall of Distinction, 2015
Leadership Greater Syracuse, Graduate, 2009
Representative Presentations
Expert Witnesses in the New York State and Federal Courts, New York State - Federal Judicial Council and Advisory Group Second Circuit Continuing Legal Education Program, October 19, 2018
Panel Member, NDNY-FCBA CLE, The Disciplined Deposition: Tips for Taking a Deposition in a Federal Court Proceeding, March 31, 2016
Panel Member, NDNY-FCBA CLE, False Claims Act and Qui Tam Seminar, April 22, 2015
The False Claims Act – What You Need to Know, Bond In-House Counsel CLE Series, November 18, 2014
False Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforcement: All Points of View, Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association CLE, July 15, 2014
Drafting 101: Complaints and Removal Papers, Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association CLE, March 18, 2013
Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Act, Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association CLE, August 13, 2012
Other Activities
Member, Women Presidents' Organization, Syracuse Chapter II, 2019
Former Board Member, Child Care Solutions, 2007-2012
Suzanne is a litigation attorney who handles litigation throughout New York state courts and in federal courts across the country, including multidistrict and class action litigation.
She counsels and represents a wide variety of clients, including individuals, manufacturers, media companies, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, financial institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, small business owners, school districts and universities.
Suzanne's practice also includes representing clients in administrative hearings and resolving disputes through mediation. She has extensive experience arguing appeals in both state and federal court. Suzanne represents a variety of public and private companies as well as non-profit organizations in complex civil litigation. She handles commercial disputes, breach of contract, product liability, employment discrimination, unfair competition, trade secret and antitrust matters. Her practice also includes complex environmental litigation, encompassing defense of personal injury and property damage claims in multi-plaintiff cases arising from the contamination of soil and groundwater. Suzanne has experience defending personal injury claims based on exposure to hazardous substances in consumer products. She also represents clients in False Claims Act litigation and white collar criminal matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Suzanne clerked for the Honorable Rosemary S. Pooler, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Expert Witnesses in the New York State and Federal Courts, New York State - Federal Judicial Council and Advisory Group Second Circuit Continuing Legal Education Program, October 19, 2018
Panel Member, NDNY-FCBA CLE, The Disciplined Deposition: Tips for Taking a Deposition in a Federal Court Proceeding, March 31, 2016
Panel Member, NDNY-FCBA CLE, False Claims Act and Qui Tam Seminar, April 22, 2015
The False Claims Act – What You Need to Know, Bond In-House Counsel CLE Series, November 18, 2014
False Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforcement: All Points of View, Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association CLE, July 15, 2014
Drafting 101: Complaints and Removal Papers, Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association CLE, March 18, 2013
Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Act, Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association CLE, August 13, 2012