Atty. Susan E Thorstenn
Susan E Thorstenn is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 4 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Admiralty & Maritime & More Attorney · Serving Garden City, NY · 43+ Years Experience
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About Susan E Thorstenn at a Glance
Susan E Thorstenn is a Member based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Thorstenn & Thorstenn. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on immigration, business, bankruptcy, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), New Jersey (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1986). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1982) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Jersey State, American and International Bar Associations. Serves clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Susan E Thorstenn
- Susan E Thorstenn is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 4 other areas of law
- Susan received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Susan practices at Thorstenn & Thorstenn in Garden City, NY
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Susan E Thorstenn's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan E Thorstenn handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Garden City.
Immigration Law in Garden City
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Business & Corporate Law in Garden City
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Garden City
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in Garden City
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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International Law in Garden City
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Garden City
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 Garden City 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 venue, 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.
Garden City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Garden City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Garden City Choose Susan E Thorstenn
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Susan E Thorstenn's practice in the field of immigration, business, bankruptcy, maritime, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Susan E Thorstenn brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Susan E Thorstenn can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering immigration, business, and bankruptcy, Susan E Thorstenn can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Garden City
A Garden City-based practice means Susan E Thorstenn attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Susan E Thorstenn Handles in Garden City
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