Susan Schmeidler Blum

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Susan Schmeidler Blum

also known as Susan S. Blum

4.9
Rating: 10.0

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, 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

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2013

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 19 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2006

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Blum Law Firm, LLC

1854 Independence Square, Atlanta, GA, 30338

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Susan Schmeidler Blum's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

150 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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 Kassondra | August 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Above and Beyond!

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 expecte...d 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.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Efficient and effective, adaptable, caring

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 opportuni...ty, 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.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Personal detailed service

Susan was exceedingly professional, communicative and detail oriented throughout the process to file Chapter 7. I was always in the loop at every point and never had to reach out to her for updates. She constantly communicated with me and was always on time professional and thorough. In addition, Su...san is very kind and easy to talk to when going through a somewhat difficult process.

Posted by John | March 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Excellent Bankruptcy Attorney!!

First, I would like to say a sincere "Thank you" to Susan. After YEARS of struggling with the decision to file, a job loss and divorce solidified my decision. I consulted with Susan, and she recommended a Chapter 7 based on my circumstances. Susan took the time to explain the process, answer all my ...questions, and make the entire process much less intimidating. She wasn't interested in judging me for my past mistakes, she was only concerned with helping me to move forward using the bankruptcy law. Susan ALWAYS communicated clearly to me, and personally arrived at my 341 hearing, which went smoothly. Susan is ethical, competent, and responsive, and made the entire process seem much less daunting. Her personal service to her clients make a world of difference.

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Susan Schmeidler Blum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tristan Gillespie

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 16

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"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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Jeffrey Kelly

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Matthew Johnson

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Dorothy Bunce

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (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

2010 - Present

Managing Attorney, Blum Law Firm, LLC

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

Sample of Legal Cases

Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Discharged & Closed

Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Discharged & Closed

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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

2026

National Business Institute

Consumer Bankruptcy Trends, Priority Claims & Specific Debts

2023

National Business Institute

Ethical Issues in Bankruptcy

2022

National Business Institute

Bankruptcy: Top Challenges

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

Activity

Top Contributor

Susan earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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