Atty. Susan E. Galvão

Atty. Susan E. Galvão

Ms. Galvao is a Co-Managing Partner, sits on the Firm’s Executive Committee, and is a member of our Commercial Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, Trusts and Estates Litigation, and Internal Investigations Practice Groups.

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Profile Summary

About Susan E. Galvão at a glance

Susan E. Galvão is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. Their practice focuses on trusts, litigation, and appellate. Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Fairfield University (B.A., 1990). Active member of Memberships • Member, Board of Visitors, Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University • Federal Bar Council • New York State Bar Association • Westchester County Bar Association • Westchester Women's Bar Association • Columbian Lawyers Association. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Galvao is a Co-Managing Partner, sits on the Firm’s Executive Committee, and is a member of our Commercial Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, Trusts and Estates Litigation, and Internal Investigations Practice Groups
  • From 1993 to 1995, she served as a staff attorney for the New York State Court of Appeals
  • Ms. Galvao has represented a variety of corporations, banks, insurance companies and individuals in litigation before federal and state trial and appellate courts
  • She has extensive experience in labor and employment law, internal investigations, appellate practice, Surrogate’s Court practice, and trust and estate litigation, including kinship matters
  • She also handles complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes, employment litigation, insurance coverage issues and class action defense
  • She has also argued appeals in the state and federal courts on a broad spectrum of issues
  • Professional Recognition and Community Involvement • New York Super Lawyers, multiple years • Named to New York Metro Super Lawyers/The Top Women List, multiple years • Selected as among the “Top Attorneys in Westchester,” by Westchester Magazine, multiple years • Recognized as among the “Top Women Attorneys in Metro New York,” by The New York Times Magazine, multiple years • Westchester-Fairfield Association of Corporate Counsel (WESFACCA) lecturer • Served on Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the 9th Judicial District, appointed by then-Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye of the New York State Court of Appeals

Practice Areas Explained

Susan E. Galvão's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan E. Galvão handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in White Plains are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Susan E. Galvão's law office located?
Susan E. Galvão's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan E. Galvão handle?
Susan E. Galvão focuses on trusts, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Susan E. Galvão go to law school?
Susan E. Galvão earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Pace University School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
Fairfield University
- 1990

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