Atty. Suzanne Johnston

Atty. Suzanne Johnston

Suzanne Johnston is a lawyer practicing education law, labor law. Suzanne received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Scarsdale Scarsdale 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Suzanne Johnston at a glance

Suzanne Johnston is an Associate based in Scarsdale, New York, practicing at Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment and education. Admitted to practice in New York (1990) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of N ew York (1990). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1989) and Boston College (B.A., 1986). Active member of New York State Bar Association Westchester County Women's Bar Association Education Law Association. Serands clients in Scarsdale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Suzanne Johnston is a lawyer practicing education law, labor law
  • Suzanne received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Suzanne practices at Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP in Scarsdale, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Suzanne Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Education Law

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

Suzanne Johnston 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 Scarsdale 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 Suzanne Johnston

Where is Suzanne Johnston's law office located?
Suzanne Johnston's law practice is located in Scarsdale, New York. The firm is Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Suzanne Johnston handle?
Suzanne Johnston focuses on employment, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Suzanne Johnston practiced law?
Suzanne Johnston has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Suzanne Johnston go to law school?
Suzanne Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Suzanne Johnston for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 1989
B.A.
Boston College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of N ew York
Admitted: 1990

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