Atty. Suzanne Schiller

Atty. Suzanne Schiller

Former Chair of the American Bar Association's Superfund and Natural Resources Damages Litigation Committee, Shoshana (Suzanne Ilene) Schiller (she/her) is a partner in the firm’s litigation group, handling a wide range of disputes with particular experience in CERCLA, cost recovery, contribution and real estate litigation. Shoshana is AV® Preeminent® Peer Review Rated* through Martindale-Hubbell® and a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, trying jury and non-jury cases in federal and state courts and arguing before appellate courts, administrative agencies, and hearing boards t

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Profile Summary

About Suzanne Schiller at a glance

Suzanne Schiller is a litigation and environmental attorney based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, practicing at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California, New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1987) and Bennington College (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serands clients in Bala Cynwyd, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Former Chair of the American Bar Association's Superfund and Natural Resources Damages Litigation Committee, Shoshana (Suzanne Ilene) Schiller (she/her) is a partner in the firm’s litigation group, handling a wide range of disputes with particular experience in CERCLA, cost recovery, contribution and real estate litigation
  • Shoshana is AV® Preeminent® Peer Review Rated* through Martindale-Hubbell® and a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, trying jury and non-jury cases in federal and state courts and arguing before appellate courts, administrative agencies, and hearing boards throughout the country
  • She is active on the governing councils of the American Bar Association's Section on Environment, Energy and Resources and the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Environmental and Energy Law Section, a frequent speaker at legal and industry conferences and seminars and a regular author on environmental and real estate issues
  • Her academic writings have been cited in publications such as the Harvard Law Review, Georgetown Law Journal and Emory Law Journal, and by the United States Supreme Court in Kirtsaeng v
  • John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 133 S. Ct. 1351, 1361, 185 L. Ed. 2d 392 (2013)
  • Shoshana is committed to diversity in the profession and the environmental bar
  • She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Diversity Law Group and past Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Diversity in the Profession Committee
  • Shoshana is also one of the founders of Women of CERCLA, a nationwide group of women who practice in the Superfund arena, and outside of the legal realm is Co-Chair of the Black-Jewish Alliance of the Anti-Defamation League, Philadelphia Region

Practice Areas Explained

Suzanne Schiller's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Suzanne Schiller 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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Suzanne Schiller

Where is Suzanne Schiller's law office located?
Suzanne Schiller's law practice is located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. The firm is Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Suzanne Schiller handle?
Suzanne Schiller focuses on litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did Suzanne Schiller go to law school?
Suzanne Schiller earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Suzanne Schiller for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Suzanne Schiller received?
Suzanne Schiller's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental.

Education

J.D.
University of California Hastings College of the Law
- 1987
B.A.
Bennington College
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association

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