Atty. Suzanne B. Sutton
Suzanne has extensive experience in attorney discipline matters and bankruptcy law. Prior to joining Cohen and Wolf, she spent approximately nine years at the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel and was appointed First Assistant Chief Disciplinary Counsel.
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Suzanne B. Sutton is an Of Counsel based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practforg at Cohen and Wolf, P.C.. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1988), New York (1989), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court District of Connecticut (1990). Educated at Quinnipiac University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Connecticut (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Suzanne has extensive experience in attorney discipline matters and bankruptcy law
- Prior to joining Cohen and Wolf, she spent approximately nine years at the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel and was appointed First Assistant Chief Disciplinary Counsel
- As a disciplinary counsel she investigated, negotiated and prosecuted all matters of grievance complaints and unauthorized practice of law issues
- Suzanne now focuses on defending attorneys in the area of attorney discipline and professional malpractice
- She also serves as an expert witness in the area of attorney discipline
- In addition to grievance matters, Suzanne has extensive experience in commercial law and bankruptcy
- She has represented individuals and businesses in Chapter 7, 13 and 11 cases and has served as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee for the District of Connecticut
- Suzanne often participates in legal ethics seminars for the Connecticut Bar Association and for individual County Bar Associations
- She is an adjunct legal ethics professor at the University of Hartford and she is a Justice of the Peace in the Town of Orange
- CREDENTIALS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS • The #MeToo Movement Temple Israel, 09.23.2019 • Maintaining IOLTA and Law Office Management Best Practices CBA Law Center, 09.20.2019 • The #MeToo Movement St. Marks Church, 09.13.2019 • What is the "#MeToo" Movement? 03.07.2019 • The Legalities of Sexual Harassment Westport Y's Men, 03.07.2019 • The Legalities of Sexual Harassment Saugatuck Congregational Church, 05.14.2018 PUBLICATIONS • Bankruptcy During the COVID-19 Crisis 04.13.2020 • Tips on Managing the Psychosis of Law law.com/ctlawtribune, 12.27.2018 • Being Prepared Can Save Attorneys Major Headaches in the Long Run law.com/ctlawtribune, 07.13.2017 • CBA Practice Tips: Answering Grievance Complaint with Attorney Suzanne Sutton www.youtube.com, 01.19.2017 • CBA Practice Tips: Avoiding a Grievance Through Proper Communication www.youtube.com, 11.29.2016 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Connecticut Bar Association • Standing Committee on Professional Ethics • Professional Responsibility Section • Commercial Law Section • Bankruptcy Section • Task Force on the State of the Legal Profession • Professional Discipline Section, Former Chair
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Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practforg law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Bridgeport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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