Susan Marie Betzjitomir

Susan has been our attorney since 2008 and is exceptional. She managed a messy divorce, helped defend our son in an unfortunate criminal case, and most recently helped with closing of our dream property. Her dedication and thoroughness also saved us from almost purchasing property that had all of t...he mineral rights leased despite the seller and real estate agent claiming that all the rights conveyed. She is tenacious and aggressive when necessary but is wonderful and understanding and very professional. We have recommended her to many friends and will continue to do so.

About 8 years ago, I hired Attorney Betzjitomir to represent me in a dispute about my property with my local town. All I wanted was to live in peace and harmony, go to work, pay my taxes and just be happy - however my local town refused to grant me my Certificate of Occupancy on my home, which Susan... was able to get for me in 1 meeting with the towns attorney --- She only charged me a retainer, and an hourly fee for her services. I will say --- the whole process of "the paperwork" getting filed in a timely manner -- kind of irritated me (that's why I gave only 4 out of 5 stars) --- BUT YOU KNOW what??? I actually didn't blame Susan, instead I filed a grievance against "Tom" the opposing attorney --- a grievance which actually got thrown out, as NYS bar association informed me that the "grievance process" was only set up for your attorney and NOT the opposing attorney (even though, in my humble opinion, it was the opposing attorney who dragged his feet on the paperwork) -- nevertheless Susan didn't give me any BS when representing me, and of course, I irritated her a few times also during the process ((since I didn't want to compromise 1 single inch with my local town)) ---- hey, I was on the side of "being right" ---- I suppose that's why the town caved in and granted my request for me to live happily in my own home, without being harassed by them. So far, so good, and my life has been peaceful ever since. Sure, this is not an earth shattering case, like a divorce that messes your life up, or being thrown in jail, or the other cases she has ----- BUT TO ME, at the time, it was my whole life invested in a house, with a local town threatening to evict me without due process. Love her or hate her, she muses about her reviews ---- well folks, I'm in the "love her" category. I was looking to see if she was still practicing law, because after 8 years, I still decided, if I need a lawyer I can trust, who would I call?? I would call Susan Betzjitomir, I can still write a review, I did write this review, and no, I'm not even in trouble, nor do I foresee any trouble.