Susan Schmeidler Blum

Susan not only explained all of the documents and details, she explained the “whys” behind them. She let me know step-by-step what to expect, how to prepare, and what to avoid. She provided excellent reading material about the process and how to recover from bankruptcy. And she is a joy to work with, a great person and a great attorney.

In my mid 20s, I was living beyond my means then lost my job, so I was drowning in a sea of consumer and student debt. I contacted Susan and she suggested I file Chapter 7 which would give me a chance to start over. She ensured that I understood the law and the bankruptcy process, which put me on a path towards future financial stability. Post bankruptcy, I’ve reached out to Susan several times with questions(that she’d likely previously answered) or for documents(that she’d previously emailed and mailed to me) but she has always been more than willing to help. Finding an attorney that didn’t make me feel like just a number, to guide me through a process that triggered a lot of guilt and shame was not an easy task but Susan was a perfect fit. Since my discharge in 2016 I have been consumer debt free, paid off the majority of my student debt, and purchased a home. I highly recommend Susan Blum to anyone considering bankruptcy…you will not find a better attorney!

Susan was a pleasure to work with.. She's on the ball, very efficient with gathering all your paperwork, explains and guides you evry step of the way, and takes away any stigma regarding the process. Susan is also very approachable and always available to you. The process was seemless. I highly recommend her without hesitation!!! Ty Susan for making an unpleasant situation the best it could be under the circumstances- I'm very grateful!

Susan is very upfront and honest. I was referred to her by a friend. At first I think because I was emotional her being so upfront was not helpful but as we spoke more I realized she was doing her job and amazing at it. She has to be upfront and honest because being an attorney I’m sure is like being a therapist you take on peoples stress daily. I’m so glad I hired her. She really helped me through the process and I actually finished early. She answered all my questions quickly and so that I could understand them. The route we took not only got me out of debt but taught me big life lessons on managing my money , and not getting into debt. If you are in need of an attorney who will be honest and not just take your money then hire Susan !! You won’t regret it. Just remember not all cases are the same and that’s not her fault. She is highly experienced and feel she will get the job done if she legally can. Thanks again Susan for all your help. I plan on never needing you again;-) Sincerely, Erin

Susan was a delight to work with. Anytime I had a question, even on the weekends she was quick to answer.

Susan Blum made what was a very difficult decision and extremely stressful time in the lives of my wife and children, as painless as possible. After years of struggling I was finally forced to go the route of bankruptcy. I engaged another attorney who never seemed like she cared about me or my situation. She continually told me information I believed to be inaccurate and had that confirmed once meeting Susan. From the start, Susan seemed to be the subject matter expert, and at the same time treated my wife and I like we were still productive, worthy people. I never felt like a “bad” person because of my need for this assistance while working with Susan. Some of the things that made her stand out was her attention to detail, her extremely quick and efficient responses to inquiries, and her overall availability when I needed her. She truly was just “there for us.” We made it through the process and are now 3 years past it. I decided to write this review now because multiple times over the past 3 years when I have needed something related to my case, Susan has always, promptly and graciously, been there to continue to assist me. My prayer is that you never find yourself in the situation I was in financially. However if you do, you will find no better advocate to be in your corner than Susan Blum.

Bankruptcy is such a humbling experience and I am glad Susan was there with me step by step! She is non-judgmental, thorough and extremely knowledgeable. No matter how many times I emailed her with the same questions, she was quick to respond and remained patient with me. My filing took place with COVID-19 restrictions in place and she still found a way to make it happen. I am forever grateful to her and strongly recommend her for your legal needs.

Honestly, a review cannot do Ms. Blum justice. All the positive experiences shared on this site absolutely reflect my own. Ms. Blum was professional, timely, diligent, and honest. She provided excellent guidance. She was firm but kind when we had to address hard truths. My husband and I expected Chapter 7 to be a painful and humiliating experience. Ms. Blum did everything in her power to ensure that we had as smooth a journey as possible. I certainly hope I never need bankruptcy assistance again! :) But if I did, I would not hesitate to hire Ms. Blum.

One of the many things I appreciate about Ms Blum is that she 1,000% worked with my best interest at heart from start to finish! Ms Blum was thorough, informative and compassionate! I didn't feel lost, judged, downed or like just another number on a wheel. Now way I could have picked a better bankruptcy attorney, Susan Blum was definitely the smartest and best choice!!

Susan was very thorough and knowledgeable which made me feel I was in the best of hands. Very prompt w/any questions I had. I had a little experience w/her being a little "short" w/me in person (but I believe this is part of her "getting down to business" approach). My goal was to hire someone to get the job done and I achieved this w/her. I would recommend Susan!!

Susan, Thank you for your legal expertise and professionalism. You went above and beyond my expectations throughout the course of my Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Your prompt responses and attention to detail are greatly appreciated.

Susan has been doing a fantastic job as my Bankruptcy attorney. She is reliable and consistent. I was worried about this whole process, but her professionally and Availablity has made this a lot less stressful. This will be my first and last time filing, but I highly recommend Susan.

Susan has been nothing short of everything I would've wanted in an attorney. She has a high degree of overall intellect and emotional intelligence. She is prompt and direct, yet caring and insightful - my personal favorite working style. She followed up with me in advance at every available opportunity, giving me ample information and time to prepare, and was completely available through every stage of the process, from consulting to completion (I first contacted her months before I filed, and got an excellent impression she entirely held up to when I finally filed). She not only provided me genuine life advice and quite frankly, emotional support, but was also pleasant to talk to, and made everything super easy for me. I have absolutely no regrets about choosing this law firm for my bankruptcy - she has a working style that is highly adaptable to your needs, and she does everything in such perfect timing that you have plenty of time to get your documents and information in order. I genuinely feared bankruptcy and assumed it would've been one of the worst hassles of my life, rife with guilt trips and dealing with people who didn't care about my situation at all and only wanted to extract money from me - but instead, it has been nothing short of feeling like I had a second chance at life, due to Susan's legal guidance, and subtle life coaching she threw in (nothing preachy - just stuff I seriously needed to hear from someone older and wiser). I wouldn't be going out of my way to write such a glowing review had I not the utmost respect for Susan from both my personal career experience with working with others, and people in general, and not only do I recommend her, but appreciate how helpful, and truly instrumental her advice has been in making my life more manageable in the middle of it feeling that it was falling apart. Whether you are a person like myself without a family who genuinely was lost about this process and riddled with shame for your poor life decisions you wish you could undo, or are a person who knows what they're doing and just needs to get the work completed, I've got no doubt that Susan will take care of all your needs at a price entirely within the realm of reason of bankruptcy filing, especially for the convenience of her service and the way she makes doing business easy. I can't speak for everyone, but bankruptcy for me was a decision I made that didn't exactly come with positive emotions, but it was an absolute relief to be treated with respect and caring throughout the process, to have literally every fear I had of the situation mitigated with her knowledge and experience. Plus, I'm not kidding when I say her general work ethic and personal attention to the management of cases is nothing short of extraordinary. I work with attorneys for a living and I know not all of them are as organized, disciplined, knowledgeable, or as great at communication and understanding as Susan. Thank you Susan.

I placed an informational call to Susan and couldn't have been happier with our conversation and the information she was able to share with me. In no way did I feel judged, pressured, or shuffled into one direction or another. Should I need to hire an attorney for these services, I will definitely be working with Susan!

Susan took great care and efficiency handling my case. Strongly recommend if you ever need her services.