Susan Civic is a graduate of New York Law School and was admitted to practice in New York State in 1993. Since that time, she has focused her practice on divorce and family law matters including contested and uncontested divorces, separation agreement, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, equitable distribution, post-judgment motions and appeals. Susan Civic's practice also includes representing homeowners in foreclosure actions where she assists them in obtaining a loan modification, short sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure, and litigating if necessary. Susan Civic has been a member of the Attorney for the Child panel in Saratoga County, conflict defender panel in Saratoga County and assigned Appellate Counsel for the Third Department. Ms. Civic practices in the Capital District area including the following counties: Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Warren, Washington, Montgomery, Fulton, Greene, Columbia, Ulster and Orange Counties.
Practice areas
Divorce, separation, custody, child support, spousal support, Family court. Flat fee uncontested divorce. Free initial consultation.
28 years
Custody, support, paternity, neglect/abuse. Free initial consultation.
28 years
28 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 1993 | 05/25/2021 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney For Children | New York State Unified Court System | 2001 - Present |
| Assigned Counsel | Office Of The Public Defender Of Saratoga County (Ballston Spa, Ny) | 2001 - Present |
| Attorney At Law | Law Office of Susan J. Civic | 1993 - Present |
| Assigned Appellate Counsel for Family Court Appeals | Appellate Division Third Department | 2008 - 2018 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District | Member | 2014 - Present |
| International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Member | 2014 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association | Member | 1993 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| New York Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
| Queens College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1979 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 93 A.D.3d 1092 (3rd Dept. 2012) | Award of lifetime spousal support and attorneys fees upheld by Appellate Division |
| 84 A.D.3d. 1537 (3rd Dept. 2011) | Appellate Division modifies to $200/week spousal support for life. |
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James Newell, Family Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Justin Brown, Family Attorney on Apr 12, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. An obvious pick for family law related matters.
Armand Jawanmardi, Family Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
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I endorse Attorney Civic without reservation. She is a dedicated contributor to the legal community by answering and contributing to so many people's legal questions on AVVO and she has the experience a client needs to know that their lawyer is handling their case competently and diligently. I recommend Attorney Civic to any client needing assistance in family law.
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Schmitt, Family Attorney on Oct 17, 2014
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I endorse Susan
John O'Brien, Family Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
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An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Robert Siano, Family Attorney on Jul 18, 2014
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Ms. CIvic is a well-respected attorney in the industry and she generously gives her time to answer questions on AVVO. I endorse this lawyer.
Guy Haskell, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
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I endorse Attorney Civic without reservation.
Jack Lebowitz, Family Attorney on Dec 28, 2013
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Ms. Civic offers eminently sensible, practical legal advice on family law matters and I recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney to handle matrimonial or family law matters in Saratoga and nearby counties.
Robert Harris, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 16, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. She is an outstanding top notch attorney with an exceptional reputation.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Edwin Drantivy, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 23, 2013
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Wealth of knowledge. Highly-respected in the legal community.
Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 30, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Civic is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services.
Deborah Fiss, Family Attorney on Feb 7, 2013
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Susan is a very sincere and capable advocate. She is knowledgeable and represents her clients with aplomb and patience. Her clients are lucky to have her as their legal representative.
Morghan Richardson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 6, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer based on her many practical and thoughtful answers to questions in the Avvo community.
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