Maryland Lawyers Susan Eleff to Suzanne L.

Firm: Susan Eleff, Attorney at Law

7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 800 West , Bethesda , Maryland 20814

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I am Susan Eleff, an attorney with over forty years of experience in estate planning, business transactions and commercial and residential real estate matters. I welcome new clients in the areas where I practice, and make every effort to provide outstanding service.  I invite you to watch the very short "whiteboard" video posted by my photo on my "home page" on this Avvo site.. My estate planning practice includes the preparation of wills, trust agreements, family limited partnerships with planned gifting, powers of attorney, and medical directives. I formulate comprehensive plans to address tax aspects, asset protection and business succession, in accordance with clients' needs and priorities.My transaction practice extends to a broad range of matters, including corporate, partnership and limited liability company start-ups, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations, private placement of securities, buy-sell and employment agreements, secured transactions and intercreditor agreements, work-outs and refinancings.My real estate work encompasses property acquisitions, sales, development, financing, tax-free exchanges, leasing, restrictive covenant and easement agreements for retail, office, industrial, residential, condominium and mixed-use properties, including big box and shopping center developments, office buildings, raw land, and other real estate. I have also handled trial and appellate litigation on adverse possession cases in the Maryland state courts.I am admitted to practice in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Illinois. I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, and was a Benjamin Franklin Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving my B.A. there in two years after high school, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with honors in my major, Economics, where I was awarded the Shanbaum Prize (top Economics graduate). I have been rated "AV Preeminent" in the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, the highest rating by that service.

Firm: Miller, Miller and Canby, Chartered

200B Monroe Street , Rockville , Maryland 20850

Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning,Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Firm: Cochran & Chhabra

116 B Cathedral Street , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Burnett Injury Group

2661 Riva Road , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

Suzanne graduated with honors from University of Baltimore School of Law. After earning her Juris Doctor, Suzanne moved to Annapolis and began her legal career working as a Judicial Law Clerk for The Honorable Laura Ripken in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County. Upon concluding her clerkship, Suzanne began her private practice career, working with a firm exclusively focused on representing personal injury plaintiffs. Throughout this period, she built up substantial trial experience, zealously advocating for injured individuals against insurance companies. It did not take long for Suzanne to realize that representing injury victims was her passion and she has set out on a career path of doing exclusively this kind of work.. After five years as an associate trial attorney, Suzanne then moved to Potter Burnett Law where she was a founding partner and trial attorney of the Bowie, Maryland based personal injury and medical malpractice firm. There Suzanne grew her business, continued litigating car crash and complex injury cases, while also being instrumental to the daily operations required to run a firm.. Throughout her legal career, Suzanne has garnered recognition for her exceptional professional achievements and dedication to community service. In 2023, she was recognized among The Daily Record's “Top 100 Women”, an honor shared by high-achieving women who make significant contributions through their leadership, mentorship, and community involvement. Prior to that, in 2019, she was celebrated as a “Leading Women” honoree by the same publication, a distinguished award given to women aged 40 or younger acknowledging significant career accomplishments alongside a demonstrated commitment to inspiring change in their communities. In 2012, only two years into practicing as a personal injury attorney, Suzanne received the prestigious "20 in their Twenties" award from The Maryland Daily Record, recognizing her outstanding professional achievements and community service.. Suzanne has also been recognized annually since 2013 by Super Lawyers with the distinction of being ‘A Rising Star’ in the Maryland and Washington D.C. legal communities.. Suzanne is actively involved in many legal and community organizations, including Anne Arundel County Bar Association (AABA) where she is the President for 2024-2025, has been on their Board of Trustees for over a decade, and has held various positions including Community Services Chair, Social Programs Chair and Chair of the New Lawyers Committee. She was honored with the AABA President’s Award in 2018 for her outstanding efforts that year to raise money for veterans. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and is an active member of the Prince George’s County Bar Association (PGCBA) as well as the Society for Women Trial Lawyers.. Suzanne actively collaborates with other Maryland trial lawyers through her involvement with the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) where she is also a Board member. She has been the co-chair of the Women's Caucus for the last three years and serves on the board of the Political Action Committee (PAC). Notably, Suzanne plays a vital role in spearheading fundraising initiatives that support candidates dedicated to safeguarding our civil justice system and advocating for victims of negligence.. Suzanne not only is a leader in the legal arena, but also in her community. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Hall for Creative Arts and has been a long-time supporter, previously being a founding member of the Young Patrons for Maryland Hall. She was formerly a Baltimore City Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in the foster care system and is a consistent supporter of Anne Arundel County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).. In her personal life, Suzanne resides in Edgewater with her family — law partner and husband, Andrew Burnett — and their three young children and rescue dog, Koco. They enjoy traveling, being outside, and spending time supporting their kids in their various activities.

Firm: Sussman & Simcox

301 Inspiration Ln , Gaithersburg , Maryland 20878

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical

Firm: Henley & Henley Attorneys at Law

47 West Street , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Family

After having attended the University of Baltimore School of Law and graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 1984, Susanne K. Henley has dedicated her life to helping the people of Annapolis and greater Anne Arundel County. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar (and was formerly the Chair of the litigation section), the Anne Arundel County Bar, and the Queen Anne’s County Bar. She is committed to providing the highest possible quality legal representation to her clients, prioritizing their goals and needs above all else. Ms. Henley works tirelessly to ensure that her clients’ rights are always being upheld, and that their best interests are maintained zealously at all times. To schedule your free consultation, call Henley & Henley Attorneys at Law today!

Firm: O'Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A.

11785 Beltsville Drive 10th Floor , Calverton , Maryland 20705

Practice Areas: Litigation

Susan Zuhowski is a member of the Firm’s Commercial Transactions and Litigation Practice Group, in which she assists clients with the resolution of business disputes, both in and out of the courtroom.  She appears before state and federal trial and appellate courts, advocating for her clients at hearings and trials on matters including title defense, banking, real property, contract and general liability matters.. In addition to litigation, Ms. Zuhowski also uses her broad experience to assist clients in matters relating to real property and government relations.  She is a registered lobbyist experienced with the Maryland General Assembly and recently drafted a bill making significant revisions to the provisions of the Maryland Mobile Home Parks Act.  Throughout her career, Ms. Zuhowski has used her superior analytic skills to achieve results for her clients.  For example, in one of her cases, Ms Zuhowski determined how to avoid a covenant prohibiting mining on a large parcel of property, which resulted in the state’s purchase the property from her client for several million dollars more than anticipated.  She has also acted as Maryland counsel in an eight state portfolio purchase of nineteen properties, three of which were in Maryland.. Ms. Zuhowski is an experienced public speaker and has recently given presentations to the Maryland Land Title Association on the provisions of the Maryland Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure Act, and to the Hospice and Palliative Care Network regarding Advanced Directives and end of life issues.  She welcomes the opportunity to speak before organizations looking to help educate their members on various aspects of the law.. Ms. Zuhowski is a member of the Maryland State, Maryland Women’s, Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel County Bar Associations.  She was recently appointed chair of the Anne Arundel County Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education Committee and she is a past President of the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association, where she also served as Secretary and as Vice President.  Ms. Zuhowski is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County and a member of the Board of Directors of the Anne Arundel County Community College Foundation, Inc. From 1994 through the end of the 2000-2001 school year, she served as a Mock Trial Program Coach at Archbishop Spalding High School through the Maryland State Bar Association Citizenship Law Related Education Program. She currently teaches Advanced Legal Research and Writing in the Legal Studies Institute at Anne Arundel Community College.   Ms. Zuhowski is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia as well as the United States District Court for the District of Maryland and the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Firm: Offit Kurman

7501 Wisconsin Avenue , Bethesda , Maryland 20815

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Susan Wyckoff is an accomplished Principal in Offit Kurman’s Family Law Practice Group, serving clients from the Bethesda, MD, and Washington, DC, offices. With over twenty years of legal experience, Susan is renowned for her analytical, organized, and detail-oriented approach to family law matters. Her extensive practice encompasses a broad spectrum of issues, including divorce and separation agreements, child custody and visitation, family mediation, collaborative law, and spousal and child support.. Susan also manages prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, and parenting plans with skill. She handles complex cases involving property division, division of retirement benefits, domestic violence, paternity, adoption, and guardianships. Her practice extends to litigation and post-judgment proceedings, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the legal process.. A persuasive negotiator, Susan excels in mediation and conflict resolution, utilizing her skills to address intricate legal matters with effectiveness. Her strong research and writing abilities complement her work, allowing her to tackle cases with precision and insight.

Firm: Engagepoint, Inc

3901 Caverton Blvd , Calverton , Maryland 20705

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: The Law Office of Susan C. Trimble, LLC

1400 W. Lombard St , Baltimore , Maryland 21223

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Susan C. Trimble is an established attorney in the Maryland area.. Her work is infused with commitment to her community and family.. We carefully listen to your situation, and provide prompt analysis and explanation of your legal options, with the best practical advice.

Firm: Susan Eleff | The Eleff Law Group

7315 Wisconsin Ave , Bethesda , Maryland 20814

Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Estate Planning

Firm: Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan

125 West St 4th Floor , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Employment & Labor , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Susan Stobbart Shapiro is a director of Council Baradel.  Susan leads the firm’s labor and employment practice, and its cyber security and information privacy practice.  She has been representing businesses and executives for over 20 years.. Susan has extensive experience advising business owners on preventing and defending employee complaints and lawsuits and other business matters including:  contract disputes, non-competes and trade secrets, harassment, discrimination and retaliation, wage and hour and wage payment, National Labor Relations Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, employee handbooks, torts, cyber risk, data breach, information privacy and related matters.  Susan is certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US).. Susan has successfully represented her clients in state and federal courts, before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and various professional licensing boards, as well as in alternative dispute resolutions.. Susan is regularly asked to speak before business and legal groups such as the American Bar Association, Chesapeake Regional Tech Council, Maryland State Bar Association, and Anne Arundel Bar Association, regarding the intersection of technology and employment law and other legal issues.  She is a regular contributor to the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s publication, The Barrister, and she tweets and blogs about legal issues facing the employer in today’s changing business world.

Firm: Whiteford, Taylor & Preston

Seven Saint Paul Street , Baltimore , Maryland 21202

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Lerch, Early & Brewer

3 Bethesda Metro Center , Bethesda , Maryland 20814

Practice Areas: Government Agencies, Land Use & Zoning, Land Use & Zoning

Susan Reutershan is a land use attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland who has extensive experience in representing commercial and residential developers, individual landowners, corporations, nonprofits and biotechnology companies in all phases of land use and development throughout Maryland.. Susan draws upon her comprehensive knowledge and experience to counsel clients in complex and sophisticated land use matters and to provide sound and practical legal advice. Her representation includes rezonings, special use permits, variances, preliminary subdivision plans, comprehensive sketch plans, project plans, site plans, historic preservation issues, building and occupancy permits, impact fees, water and sewer category changes, master plans, annexations, vested rights, adequacy of public facilities and zoning text amendments.. She represents clients before various administrative bodies in Maryland at the state, county and municipal levels, and in appellate proceedings before Maryland Circuit Courts and Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals and Court of Appeals.. After earning her Bachelor of Arts with high honors from the University of Rhode Island, Susan relocated to the Washington metropolitan area and attended the Washington College of Law of American University, where she received her Juris Doctor. She began her legal career at a land use law firm in Montgomery County, where she practiced for many years as a partner and an associate. Immediately prior to joining Lerch Early, she served as senior counsel in the Montgomery County office of a downtown D.C. law firm. She is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia.. Susan has appeared on numerous local seminar panels and has been a panelist at the National Association of Homebuilders’ national convention. She has served as an occasional guest lecturer at the Washington College of Law. She is a board member of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County and of Maryland Suburban Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and she also is active in the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce and the Maryland Building Industry Association.. A native of Rhode Island, Susan enjoys swimming, reading, playing word games and traveling with her husband and two adult sons.

Firm: Davis, Agnor, Rapaport and Skalny, LLC

10211 Wincopin Circle   600  2104 , Columbia , Maryland 21044

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Debtor/Creditor Rights,Intellectual Property

Firm: Press and Potter, LLC

7910 Woodmont Avenue   810 , Bethesda , Maryland 20814

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Business & Commercial,Business Formation,Corporate ,Real Estate

Firm: Susan S. Oldham

6701 Democracy Boulevard , Bethesda , Maryland 20817

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Tax Planning, Trusts, Wills

Firm: Neuberger, Quinn, Gielen, Rubin and Gibber, P.A.

One South Street   27th Floor , Baltimore , Maryland 21202

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Seidel, Baker & Tilghman

110 N. Division Street , Salisbury , Maryland 21204

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Mediation, Family

1315 East Deer Park Drive   201 , Gaithersburg , Maryland 20877

Practice Areas: Assault & Battery,Business Formation,Business Organizations,Contracts,Criminal Defense ,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Family ,Housing ,Immigration & Naturalization ,Leases and Leasing,Parole and Probation,Prenuptial Agreement,Traffic Violations,Wills