Atty. Susan K. Dirks

Atty. Susan K. Dirks

Susan K. Dirks is a lawyer practicing advertising, product liability litigation, admiralty & maritime.

Cleveland Cleveland 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan K. Dirks at a glance

Susan K. Dirks is a Counsel based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Thompson Hine LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on product liability, entertainment, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1992), West Virginia (1993), and Ohio (2007). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and LaRoche College (B.S., 1986). Active member of American Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association West Virginia State Bar Allegheny County Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Susan K. Dirks is a lawyer practicing advertising, product liability litigation, admiralty & maritime
  • Susan received a B.S. degree from LaRoche College in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Susan practices at Thompson Hine LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Susan K. Dirks's Areas of Practice

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

Product Liability

Susan K. Dirks is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ohio →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Susan K. Dirks is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Susan K. Dirks

Where is Susan K. Dirks's law office located?
Susan K. Dirks's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Thompson Hine LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan K. Dirks handle?
Susan K. Dirks focuses on product liability, entertainment, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Susan K. Dirks practiced law?
Susan K. Dirks has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Susan K. Dirks go to law school?
Susan K. Dirks earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact Susan K. Dirks for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duquesne University School of Law
- 1992
B.S.
LaRoche College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1992
West Virginia
Admitted: 1993
Ohio
Admitted: 2007

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