Susan Schmeidler Blum

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Susan Schmeidler Blum

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 19 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

1854 Independence Square, Suite A, Atlanta, GA

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About Susan

Biography

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 40%

40%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 20%

20%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 20%

20%
Debt Settlement 10%

10%
Foreclosure 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 19 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2006

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Ginsberg Law Offices

1854 Independence Square, Suite A, Atlanta, GA, 30338

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Susan Schmeidler Blum's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

148 Client Reviews

5 star (146)
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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attorney! 5 Stars.

Amazing! Very prompt, professional, high attention to detail and great communication. I recommend highly,

Posted by Brian and Beverly | November 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Get's The Job Done! Expertise!!

We highly recommend attorney Susan Blum to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and results-driven professional. From the very first consultation, it was clear she had the expertise and experience needed to guide us through a challenging financial situation. Susan explained every option in a... way that was easy to understand, answered all of our questions with patience, and kept us informed at every step of the process. What stood out most was her ability to get things done efficiently and correctly the first time. She handled our case with confidence, precision, and a level of professionalism that immediately gave us peace of mind. Filing for bankruptcy can feel overwhelming, but she made the process smooth, manageable, and far less stressful than I ever expected. If you need a bankruptcy attorney who truly knows her craft and delivers results, look no further. This is the person you want in your corner.

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Bankruptcy Attorney Who Truly Cares About Her Clients

I had a very complicated financial situation, and I was extremely stressed about the possibility of losing personal property. Susan Blum handled my Chapter 7 bankruptcy with exceptional care and professionalism. Thanks to her hard work and expertise, I was able to get through the bankruptcy process w...ithout losing any of my property. What really stood out to me was how dedicated and compassionate she was throughout the entire process. Susan is incredibly punctual and thorough in her work. She consistently kept in touch, calling and emailing me every step of the way, not just with updates, but also to check in on how I was doing emotionally. Being in debt can be overwhelming and depressing, and her support made a huge difference. Unlike many lawyers who only reach out when they need something, Susan would call just to see how my family and I were holding up. That level of care and empathy is rare, and it truly shows how much she values her clients as people, not just cases. I highly recommend Susan Blum as your bankruptcy attorney. She goes above and beyond, and she genuinely cares about helping you through one of the most difficult times in your life.

Posted by Teneshia | October 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very professional & knowledgeable

Susan was very helpful and knowledgeable Everything was explained to me through out the process. Definitely would recommend

Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

10 Stars

!Amazing, attentive, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and great communicator!

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Susan Schmeidler Blum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tristan Gillespie

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Grace Kennedy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Rubenstein

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Susan Blum for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy work."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. His responses are clear and complete. He has demonstrated a thorough understanding of BK law."

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Robert Reganyan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chong Ye

Unknown lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Marks

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan Blum is knowledgeable, friendly, and quick to research problems she has yet to encounter. I recommend her services to those individuals and companies looking for straightforward, honest counsel willing to go the extra mile. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Sheila Rambeck

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan Blum brings knowledge and experience to make her clients' bankruptcy as smooth and easy as possible."

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Jeffrey Kelly

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is a super smart attorney and someone you can trust."

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Edwin Drantivy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Other

"Excellent attorney. Highly-respected in the legal community."

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Adwoa Seymour

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Susan since law school and have always known her to be a tenacious advocate for her clients. She brings a strong work eithic and innovative solutions to complex legal issues in the area of bankruptcy law. She is not only highly skilled in her area of expertise, but she possesses the intinsic qualities of being compassionate and relentless in getting a good result for her client."

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P. Freed

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan is a dedicated advocate and a talented lawyer. I would highly recommend her to any client in need of bankruptcy counsel."

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Lindsay Levin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan is extremely committed and focused on the entire process and not just the end result in bankruptcy matters. She handles matters with the utmost integrity. I highly recommend her."

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Evan Kaine

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Susan on a number of cases and she is a smart and hardworking attorney. Ms. Blum considers the clients' needs as the foremost importance and I fully endorse Ms. Blum."

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Jessica Stern

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan Blum is a highly respected, and respectable, attorney. She is extremely responsive and seems to care a great deal about her clients. I endorse Susan for all bankruptcy matters."

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Melissa Segel

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan is a dedicated specialist in her field. Since we met while on Law Review at Georgia State University College of Law, I have continued to be impressed with Susan's intellect and her commitment to achieving excellence in every endeavor."

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Dorothy Bunce

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ethics are what keep clients out of all kinds of trouble, and I have yet to see a communication with Susan Schmeidler Blum where her understanding of the importance of honesty and integrity wasn't an important component. I am honored to have the opportunity to endorse Ms Blum."

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Matthew Johnson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Amazing, kind, warm. Everything a person needs at a crisis time in their lives."

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Alan Kan

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is bright and very knowledgeable on matters relating to bankruptcy."

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Justin Spizman

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan is the go-to lawyer for bankruptcy issues in Atlanta. I have sent her cases over the years and my clients always give me feedback about how professional, knowledgable and detail-oriented she is. I do not hesitate to recommend contacting Susan if you have any bankruptcy issues."

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Jessica Stern

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Jeffrey Kelly

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Melissa Segel

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Matthew Johnson

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Dorothy Bunce

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2006

Cum Laude, GSU College of Law

2005

Associate Editor, Lead Articles, Georgia State University Law Review

1994

Dean's Scholar, Wagner School, New York University

1993

Dean's List, Columbia College, Columbia University

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney at Law, Ginsberg Law Offices

2008 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Kuck Casablanca LLC

2006 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Gokare Law Firm

2006 - 2006

Judicial Clerk, Fulton County Superior Court

2005 - 2005

Judicial Clerk, Georgia Supreme Court

2002 - 2003

Policy Planner, Georgia Dept of Human Resources

2002 - 2002

Budget Analyst, NYC Mayor's Office of Management & Budget

1996 - 2000

Director of Domestic Affairs/Asst Dir of Gov't Relations, Baltimore Jewish Council

Associations

2006 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2006 - Present

Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney's Group (MACBAG)

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Education

2006

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Wagner School, New York University

MA - Masters

1993

Columbia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

National Academy of Continuing Legal Education Bankruptcy 101: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

2015

CLE

Top 9 Complications in Bankruptcy

2014

CLE

Consumer Bankruptcy 101: Practice, Petition and the Plan

2013

Bankruptcy Section CLE

Lien Stripping: A How to Guide for Chapter 7 and 13

2012

CLE

Bankruptcy 101: Critical Issues and Chapter 13 Plan

Publications

2009

2005

Georgia State University Law Review The Illegal Immigration Reform & Immigrant Responsibility Act’s One-Year Filing Deadline on Applications for Asylum: The Narrow Interpretation and Application of Exceptions to the Filing Deadline

2005

Georgia State University Law Review Immigration Bills that would have affected a Variety of Titles in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Languages

English

Spanish

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