Susan S Long

Susan S Long

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 18 years

Chapter 11 bankruptcy Lawyer at Newark, NJ
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

494 Broad Street, Newark, NJ

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Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Genova Burns LLC

494 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102

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Susan S Long's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

EXCELLENT BANKRUPTCY LAWYER! HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!

Susan was helpful, understanding, down to earth, accommodating, efficient, knowledgable and a very talented attorney. She explained everything clearly and guided me throughout the entire bankruptcy process. I am forever grateful for her help and for making this process as seamless as possible. I w...as a nervous wreck and extremely distraught over this; however, she showed me the light at the end of the tunnel. The hearing was quick and painless, and this whole situation wouldn't have been as successful without her! Hire her, you won't regret it! Eternally grateful! Thanks again!

Posted by Suzanne | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Absolutely amazing start to finish!

Susan was an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. She was extremely knowledgable, professional and understanding through the whole bankruptcy process. Let's face it, no one ever expects or wants to file bankruptcy but Susan Long is the person to help you if you find yourself in this... situation. She was so patient, answered all my questions, returned calls and emails very promptly and I never felt uncomfortable. She made me feel at ease and made an unpleasant situation totally bearable. After dealing with an arrogant divorce attorney several years ago, I was not eager to deal with another attorney of any kind. Susan was the extreme opposite from my last attorney and to say it was a pleasure to deal with her is a huge understatement. Susan is an excellent attorney beginning to end!!

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

The Best

My wife and I have been putting off filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy for the past couple years, we were afraid of the process itself and that it would ruin our credit. When it got to the point where we didn't answer phone calls or even check the mail for days because creditors were all over us we fi...nally agreed that we couldn't hold off any longer and that the simple fact was our credit was already ruined and it wasn't going to get better. We interviewed a few attorneys and Susan put us at ease immediately regarding the process. Susan took the time to meet with us whenever we felt it was necessary and she was in constant communication with us by phone, email as well as text messages. Susan is buttoned up, well organized, and from what I personally witnessed at our hearing very well respected by all. I am in no way proud of claiming bankruptcy, it is something that we had to do, if you find yourself in the same situation call Susan she is the best!

Posted by Donna Marie | March 02, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Why Didn't I Do This Sooner?

For years I grappled with a deep, dark secret: debt. On the outside, I was a small business owner; upper middle class; well-educated. But, on the inside I was living as someone I wasn't. I was embarrassed; feeling helpless; losing sleep; sick-to-my-stomach all the time; and straining relation...ships. One day I decided to take the first step toward bankruptcy and researched area attorneys. Susan S. Long offered a free initial consultation. It seemed ideal, since I had no disposable income. Reluctantly, I made an appointment. I had never felt like more of a failure. However, as soon as I met Ms. Long my feelings about bankruptcy changed. I was able to view it as an opportunity and not a punishment. It was as if a big weight was lifted right there and then. Ms. Long could not have been more comforting, down-to-earth, informative, insightful, non-judgmental, professional, and understanding. From that day forward, I felt as if I was on the way to getting my life back. Ms. Long was there with me every step of the way. She gave me a timeline, so I could anticipate everything I needed to submit to her. She was only ever an e-mail away, and her response time was exceptional. She was also very sensitive to my emotional state during this process, which was reflected in my many questions. And, when it came time to go to court, Ms. Long was literally right there next to me. It is now 16 months since my bankruptcy hearing. I have been able to save money in the past year. I have had an unsecured credit card for eight months. And, I just got a new car on my own credit. Every day I am working toward a higher credit score. I feel as if anything is possible now, when just two short years ago, I felt as if there was no end in sight, and I just kept digging myself in deeper and deeper. I owe Ms. Long a debt of gratitude. (Pun intended.) My only regret is not doing this sooner.

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Phenomenal attorney

I am so grateful for Susan's help with my bankruptcy proceedings. She is knowledgable, hard working, and honest. When I initially contacted her, I was newly married, pregnant, and had just been served with lawsuit paperwork on a debt from several years prior. I was terrified that the company mig...ht try to take my husband's assets. Susan was able to calm me down (not so easy when speaking to a highly emotional 7 month pregnant woman). She put together the necessary paperwork and provided me with detailed timelines for each step of the process. On another note - she is one of the most responsive people ever. She responds to emails extremely fast (we're talking within minutes most of the time). I once emailed her a question on a Saturday and wasn't expecting to hear back from her until Monday, but she responded back an hour or so later. And I should also note, that she has continued her exceptional service even after she no longer represented me. I recently emailed her asking for a referral to another attorney and she promptly replied with the information I requested. Susan is wonderful. Hire her. You won't regret it.

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Susan S Long's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brad Micklin

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan Long is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show her commitment to serving clients as well as her level of experience. She is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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James Fitzpatrick

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan is a consummate professional. I have referred many clients to her over the years and they have consistently praised her hard work and dedication to their complex bankruptcy and debt related matters. She has a thorough knowledge of the law and works hard to get her clients the relief they need at a time when they need it most. I would highly recommend her."

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Virginia Fortunato

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan is a very dedicated, intelligent and hard-working attorney. She is dedicated to helping consumers get a fresh start. She is always willing to go the extra mile. She is a shining star in our profession!!!"

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Louis Gerber

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James Fitzpatrick

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Virginia Fortunato

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Equal Justice Medal Recipient, Legal Services of New Jersey

2017

Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, The Law Offices of Susan S. Long

2007 - 2009

Deputy Attorney General, The State of NJ, Office of the Attorney General

Associations

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

National Association for Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Bankruptcy American Inns of Court

Barrister

Morris Stern Pro Bono Bankruptcy Project

Pro Bono Attorney

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

Pro Bono Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Waheed, 14-39675

Ruling in favor of the Debtor

In re Vorel, 13-30747

Ruling in favor of the Debtor

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Education

N/A

Fordham University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2017

Bankruptcy American Inns of Court

Client Interactions/Difficult Clients

Languages

English

Arabic

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