Atty. Susan Lerner

Atty. Susan Lerner

Susan Lerner is a lawyer practicing education, civil rights, lawsuits & disputes. Susan received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years.

New York New York 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Lerner at a glance

Susan Lerner is a litigation, civil rights, and education attorney based in New York, New York. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), California (1981), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1981), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1982). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1978) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Susan Lerner is a lawyer practicing education, civil rights, lawsuits & disputes
  • Susan received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Susan practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Lerner's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Susan Lerner is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 New York 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

Common questions about Susan Lerner

Where is Susan Lerner's law office located?
Susan Lerner's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Lerner handle?
Susan Lerner focuses on litigation, civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Susan Lerner practiced law?
Susan Lerner has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Susan Lerner go to law school?
Susan Lerner earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Susan Lerner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1978
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1973

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979
California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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