Ben Susman

Ben Susman

also known as Manford Benjamin Susman

4.3
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Auburn, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Social Security ... +3 more

126 Genesee St Ste 101, Auburn, NY

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Biography

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Susman Law Firm

126 Genesee St Ste 101, Auburn, NY, 13021-3816

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Ben Susman's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Poor communication.

I’ve been waiting for Ben to reach out to me to update me on a case with a family member (as I’ve been directed BY that family member). It’s been over 3-months since his voicemail to me of “I just got the case and i DoNt KnOw WhAtS hApPeNiNg with it yet until I review it.” I’ve left SEVERAL voicema...ils and emails as kind and as respectful as I can simply asking him to contact me so I can know if my family member is okay or not - again, this family member via text told me to contact Mr. Ben Susman and directly provided me his number. I’m unsure what’s happening with this family member because they just told me one day to contact him with anything I need from that family member. Since that day in February 2021, I haven’t heard from this family member, nor Ben despite calling him every day for about a week. It’s now been several MONTHS, and I’m concerned and want to know if this family member is okay. If I’m involved somehow, I want to know how and what I did and why this is happening at such a depth that they told me to talk to a lawyer if I wanted to speak to this person. I guess I can’t expect too much from an Auburn lawyer, though. :-/

Ben Susman

Replied last April 10, 2022

Unfortunately you were not my client, therefore I am not allowed to communicate with you about my client - family or not it does not matter. You haven't heard from the family member either - perhaps they don't want to speak with you. If I don't have client permission to speak about their personal case with you, I am ethically bound to not do so. Thanks for the 1-star rating, for doing my job ethically, properly and pursuant to the law.

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Mario Gutierrez

General practice lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is always ready to represent his clients in the best possible way. He has a great charisma and always willing to walk the extra mile on behalf of his clients to get the best possible outcomes for them."

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Alison Chamberlain

General practice lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is always seeking to learn new things and help his clients in creative ways. He is an asset to our legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Susman Law Firm

2017 - Present

Assigned Counsel Panel, Cayuga County

Associations

2019 - Present

New York State Defenders Association

Member

2018 - Present

Cayuga County Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

Roger Williams University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Vermont

Bachelor of Science (B.S.),

Languages

English

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