Duke Law Firm, P.C.3407 Rochester RdLakeville, NY, 14480United States (585) 449-4987

Susan K. Duke

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Lakeville, NY
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Licensed for 26 years
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About Susan

Susan K. Duke has over two decades of experience bankruptcy and family law. In 1995, she earned her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law and earned her LL.M from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She is committed to providing compassionate legal support and works with her clients to create the personalized legal solutions they need to achieve their goals. Susan knows that every case she represents is unique and requires meticulous evaluation and creative strategies. With her on your side, you can feel confident in the outcome of your case. Reach out to her today for a consultation.

Practice areas

Family: 80%
Experienced advice and advocacy for all divorce and separation matters, including child custody.
26 years, 2,000 cases
Bankruptcy and debt: 20%
Experienced, personal representation in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies for individuals for over 17 years. We assist in debt relief and ending creditor harassment through bankruptcy filing. Avoid losing your assets; contact us to find out whether filing for bankruptcy is your best option to keep your money and property.
26 years, 500 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Duke Law Firm, P.C.

3407 Rochester Rd
Lakeville, NY, 14480

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Duke Law Firm, P.C.

780 Blossom Road
Rochester, NY, 14610

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
NY	Currently registered	1996	02/24/2022

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Summa Cum Laude	Thomas Jefferson School of Law	2005

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Instructor of Law Classes	South University	2011 - Present
Attorney/ Owner	Duke Law Firm, P.C.	1996 - Present

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
New York State Bar Association		N/A

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
BNA publications	Income Tax Refunds and Bankruptcy	2012
Journal of Transnational Law and Policy	E-Commerce and the Taxation Doctrine of Permanent Establishment In the United States and China	2005
American Journal of Trial Advocacy	ALIMONY: PEONAGE OR INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE?	2003

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Thomas Jefferson School of Law	LL.M - Master of Laws	2005
University of San Diego School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1995
Evergreen State College	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1992

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Online Course	Bankruptcy Law	2012

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Howden v. Keeler	Father awarded custody of young daughter; http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/ad4/Clerk/Decisions/2011/06-10-11/PDF/0646.pdf

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Reviews

4.5 stars4.6 (10)

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4 Star		0%
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1 Star		10%

Review Susan K. Duke

Quick & Efficient

5.0 stars

Posted by Ivan Rodriguez
October 26, 2017

Provided clear and concise information quickly, despite how late I sent out my inquiry.

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Consulted attorney

Great work

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
January 30, 2017

She continually represented my best interests and provided good advice.

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Hired attorney

Ms. Duke is an EXCELLENT, COMMITTED Lawyer!!

5.0 stars

Posted by Elizabeth
January 26, 2017

I could not say enough praise for Susan Duke. She just led me through a very complicated, difficult divorce. She responded almost immediately to any question I had, was very well prepared for our trial, and took my case VERY SERIOUSLY. She was committed from start to finish and I would recommend her skill, talent and work ethic to anyone who needs legal help. She is also very honest about issues and does not try to drag things out to get more billable hours!!!

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Hired attorney

Excellent!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
January 26, 2017

We have had an excellent experience working with Susan. She is straightforward, extremely knowledgeable of the laws affecting our case, and has continually worked with integrity and honesty. That was very important to us when finding an attorney. She has been retained by three different members of our family, and we have all been extremely pleased. Highly recommend!

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Hired attorney

Best for Bankruptcy!!!

5.0 stars

Posted by Casey
December 11, 2015

Bankruptcy was my last choice but I'm glad I made it and I'm even more glad that I chose Susan Duke! The process couldn't have been easier and she made sure to explain everything to me so there were no surprises. It was very clear what was needed on my part and she took care of everything else for me; all I had to do was meet with her and show up at court when the time came. I am extremely satisfied with the experience I had with Susan Duke and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a great attorney!

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Excellent

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
March 18, 2015

Susan went above and beyond for me. She is very knowledgeable and I was confident and at ease when she represented me in a Family Court issue. Thank you Susan Kathleen Duke!

Great attorney!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
May 10, 2013

Susan helped me with my divorce. It was a bad time in my life, but Susan listened to me and provided good advice and helped me get through it.

Best Lawyer I know!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
October 11, 2012

My family has hired Susan Duke on more then one occassions, and for several diffent reasons. She has always been professional, and very Helpful to us. In Custody cases she is in tune with the emotions involved and is respectful in that manner. She is aggressive in the court room and knows exactly what to do. I have hired her for Child Support cases as well, and she and her office staff, have a way of making difficult situations less stressful. My family has hired her for a Bankruptcy case, and as difficult as that was, she was always very organized and very informed of the laws. I would have to say that Susans attention to detail and her thoroughness is one of her many strong suits. There has never been a time in the many many years I have hired Susan for, that she was not always available to me to confir with or consult with, and often on an urgent matters.

5.0 stars

Posted by Jessica
March 21, 2011

Susan stood by me & my daughter the entire time I was fighting for full custody of my daughter, as well as having all rights assigned to just me. She explained everything to me in full detail. Susan explained in full detail to the judge of why my daughter would be better off with just me (mother). I still contact Susan with any questions or concerns I have and she is prompt in how quickly she returns my calls or messages. I highly recommend Susan Duke if you want your case won or done right!

1.0 star

Posted by anonymous
January 25, 2017

I'm not one of those who put up review online about anything but after going through divirce, i like to put in my 2 cents about this attorney. Maybe it's not limited to just Susan Duke but things were often vaguely explained. After it was done, i asked for advices/help regarding bad behaviors coming from my ex and she kept responding my ex cant behave like that.. The thing was she was. After getting no help from her, i talked to another lawyer and realized my options in terms of how to deal with ex who keeps changing custody plan or challenging divorce decree. It's biased process to go through as a man to begin with but gotta have some one who's on your side completely. I'm posting this after so many sleepless nights due to stress coming from feeling doomed and cornered untill i hired a new lawyer.

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Kevin Van Allen, Family Attorney on Mar 14, 2017
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Susan is an excellent attorney. She is thoughtful, zealous and professional.

Scott Cannon, Marriage and prenuptials Attorney on Dec 5, 2016
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Susan is an honest, ethical attorney who truly cares about her clients. She is faithful and forthright and will not churn a file to make money. In short, if you are getting divorced, hire Susan!

Kevin Van Allen, Family Attorney on Mar 14, 2017
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Susan is an excellent attorney. She is thoughtful, zealous and professional.

Scott Cannon, Marriage and prenuptials Attorney on Dec 5, 2016
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Susan is an honest, ethical attorney who truly cares about her clients. She is faithful and forthright and will not churn a file to make money. In short, if you are getting divorced, hire Susan!

Mark Clay, Family Attorney on Aug 28, 2015
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I highly endorse Mrs. Duke. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact her for help.

James Newell, Family Attorney on Jul 16, 2015
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I endorse Susan. She is a highly skilled attorney who is well respected in the legal community.

Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Feb 20, 2015
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A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.I endorse this lawyer.

Jeffrey Ivashuk, Family Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.

Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Feb 5, 2015
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Hardworking and determined. I endorse this lawyer.

Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
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Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats, Family Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
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Sean Cleary, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 1, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Monte Robbins, Unknown Attorney on Nov 18, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Highly regarded in the legal community.

Sassoun Nalbandian, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 22, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

David Altman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 24, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Tatiana Kadetskaya, Unknown Attorney on Jun 28, 2013
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Excellent lawyer. Well respected.

Michael Terani, Unknown Attorney on May 21, 2013
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M. Miller, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 17, 2013
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William Ausman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 27, 2013
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Zachary Friedman, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 26, 2013
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