Susan Michelle Budowski

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Susan Michelle Budowski

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Venice, FL
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Consumer Protection, Real Estate

871 Venetia Bay Blvd., Suite 202, Venice, FL

About Susan

Biography

"Where What's Right Is What Matters"

Timeshare Attorney Susan Budowski

Negotiating what's right.

Timeshare are Not a Real Estate Investment.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Consumer Protection 40%

Timeshare cancellation matters relating to fraud, misrepresentation and deceptive trade practices.

16 years | 500 cases

40%
Contracts and Agreements 40%

Timeshare contracts relating to timeshare owners.

18 years | 500 cases

40%
Real Estate 20%

Timeshare exit strategies involving contract disputes.

18 years | 500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Susan M. Budowski, LLC

871 Venetia Bay Blvd., Suite 202, Venice, FL, 34285

susanbudowski.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Susan online.

Susan Michelle Budowski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

261 Client Reviews

Showing 71 - 75 of 84 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Happy Client | July 17, 2013 | Consumer Protection

Amazingly Effective Lawyer - Susan Michelle Budowski

It was a pleasure to work with Susan. Susan delivers what she promises. I had a case with a large TimeShare company who has been deceiving people for years (effectively). The company simply hides behind fine print and the myriad of paperwork that they get signed by customers. Susan talked with ...me first to assess if she can take my case (she doesn't take cases she doesn't feel she can help with). She then told me that she could help me. Within the time frame she promised, the case was closed and the Timeshare company returned my money. Simply amazing. Timeshare cases are very difficult. Therefore, it is very important that one hires the right lawyer. The lawyer needs to have a lot of experience, needs to be well organized, communicate progress with client and have integrity. Susan excels in all of these areas. And from what I understand, Susan can help with different legal issues (not just Timeshare). I highly recommend Susan and plan to work with her in the future. Happy Client

Posted by Kat | June 26, 2013 | Debt Settlement

The Best Help with Timeshare Relief You'll ever find!!

Susan was AWESOME!!! My husband and I were going under with our timeshare payments and were desparate to find a solution to the financial hole we were in with our timeshare company. After listening to several "Timeshare Relief" companies trying to extract thousands of more dollars from us to "ge...t us out" of our timeshare woes, we found Susan and called her office for a consultation. Everything initally was done online to set the appointment. Susan was prompt in calling us at the appointed time we set and spent time with us explaining what could happen (good and bad), was very thorough and answered all of our questions. She did an excellent job of handling our situation with the timeshare company and made the whole experience pleasant and seemless. She always responded promptly herself to our questions and treated us with dignity and great courtesy. We would have spent untold thousands of dollars with other companies who only said they would WALK US through the process and no guarantees of anything happening. Even though Susan didn't promise guarantees she was confident in her abilities and we knew we were in good hands. We can't thank her enough for her help. My husband and I highly recommend Susan!!! Thank you Susan.

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2013 | Debt Collection

Free from the timeshare at last!!!!!

My daughter and her aunt bought a timeshare in Florida about 10 years ago and didn't realize the annual maintenance fees would escalate out of control the way they have. They spent quite a bit on companies that advertise that they can sell timeshares and would never hear from them again. They could...n't afford to pay for this timeshare all their lives and finally decided not to pay anymore and hope for a miracle. They found one. They decided the better thing to do was to try to get out of it legally and they found Susan Bodowski's website a few months later and had a free consultation with her. The first thing she did was file a cease and desist order with the collection company and they never heard from them again. Not a single phone call or letter. She wrote letters to the developer and timeshare company and was able to get a quit claim deed where the timeshare owner/developer took the timeshare back. My daughter and aunt were finally free of the timeshare. Susan was very professional and always keep us up to date and returned all e-mails promptly. I would recommend her 1000 percent!!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2013 | Consumer Protection

RE: Timeshare Attorney

Susan is, by my experience, an excellent and humane attorney. She took her time to listen, understand and articulate my problem per timeshare fraud. She carefully analyzed the case and spelt out clearly the processes that might be involved and possible outcomes. And she fought on my behalf like a l...ioness. I could clearly discern that she had my back. Throughout the process, she would respond to my emails in a timely manner as if I am the only client she had and answered my questions very clearly. At the end she got the timeshare company to rescind the fraudulent contract. I recommend her very strongly and unreservedly to any person who has fallen victim to all those sharks of timeshare companies out there seeking for one to devour. Indeed, Susan, walks her talk from Ghandi: "Be the change you want to see in the world". Finally, I want to publish my sincere appreciation of her service.

Posted by Jeanie | April 15, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements

Timeshare Contract Rescission

My husband & I were trying to rescind our contract for a new purchase of a timeshare and we had made a couple of mistakes that resulted in the company denying our request to cancel. After much research, I contacted Susan for the free initial consultation. From all of my research, I read so much abou...t scams that I was terrified to put my faith in anyone related to time shares. But I felt at ease with Ms. Budowski after the consultation and she proved to be worthy of that trust. She gave me advice and I asked if she would represent us. The contract and payment process went smoothly and she immediately began work on our situation. She kept in contact with us throughout the process and responded quickly to every email I have sent. The company had been calling me and I dreaded everytime the phone rang for fear it was them. Once I told them we were represented by an attorney, the calls stopped and she took care of everything from there. She successfully got the contract rescinded. I am so thankful that my research led me to her.

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Susan Michelle Budowski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Austin Aaronson

Consumer protection lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is smart, conscientious, and dedicated. She is an effective advocate precisely because she empathizes with her clients as people, and truly cares about each case she takes on."

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Geoffrey Cahen

Consumer protection lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Susan and I worked together on a time share litigation matter. Due to her in depth knowledge of the industry, we were able to secure a great result for our client."

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Harvey Stern

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.She is among the best time share attorneys in Florida."

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Lori Caldwell-Carr

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Professional and responsive."

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Larry Heinkel

Unknown lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Few know timeshare law like Susan, and she is diligent in other areas of law as well."

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Mitchell Sussman

Real estate lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is honest, hard working and a credit to the legal profession. One of the top lawyers in her field."

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William Terry

Mediation lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Well qualified."

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Raymond McLeod

Mediation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Recently I participated in a Mediation where Ms. Budowski was the Court Appointed Mediator. Ms. Budowski was professional and effective assisting the parties reach a resolution of the dispute."

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Alecia Reading

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Taylor

General practice lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is a very dedicated and passionate attorney who truly goes to bat for her clients! I am very impressed with her abilities as an attorney and a counselor at law!"

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Isabel Skipper

Consumer protection lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Budowski is an exceptional attorney who is well respected by her fellow practitioners. Ms. Budowski is skilled in handling all aspects of a case, from legal research and motion practice to depositions and hearings. I have referred Ms. Budowski in the past and have been pleased with her ability to handle any issue that arises. Through the course of her career, Ms. Budowski has displayed the utmost professional conduct. I have had many dealings with Ms. Busowski since she started practicing law. In all of my dealings with Ms. Busowski, she has shown the highest ethical standard in the practice of law. She is smart, her legal knowledge is excellent; she has great judgment, and was a pleasure to deal with on the many matters we had had together. I know that when Ms. Budowski is in involved in a case, that she will fight hard but play fair. Susan is an outstanding lawyer who is dedicated to her clients. I believe that Ms. Budowski’s experience is a valuable asset to our legal community."

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Michael Finn

Real estate lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It's my pleasure to strongly endorse Susan Budowski as I know her to be a lawyer of exceptional competence and personal integrity."

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Michael Stratton

Consumer protection lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neera Kar

Arbitration lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barbra Joyner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Budowski is an ethical, professional attorney who has a passion for the law. She works hard to help her clients in every possible way."

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Joan Davis

Consumer protection lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2017

Client’s Choice Award, AVVO

2016

Guardian Ad litem Award of Excellence, Orange County Bar Association, Legal Aid Society

2016

Client’s Choice Award, AVVO

2015

Client’s Choice Award, AVVO

2014

Client’s Choice Award, AVVO

2013

Client’s Choice Award, AVVO

1993

Exceptional Performance Award Robert Gates, Central Intelligence Agency

1991

Exceptional Performance Award Lt. General C. Norman Wood, United States Air Force Intelligence

1989

Exceptional Performance Award William Webster, Central Intelligence Agency

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Chairman & CEO, Hope City United, Inc.

2012 - Present

English Solicitor, The Law Society of England and Wales

2010 - Present

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, The Law Offices of Susan M Budowski, LLC

2005 - Present

Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, THE LAW OFFICES OF SUSAN M BUDOWSKI, LLC

2005 - Present

Managing Member, THE LAW OFFICES OF SUSAN M BUDOWSKI,LLC

1998 - Present

Florida Supreme Court Certified County, THE LAW OFFICES OF SUSAN M BUDOWSKI, LLC

1998 - Present

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Susan M Budowski

1998 - 2001

Vice President, OurBeginning

1993 - 1999

CEO, The Write Touch

1988 - 1993

Central Intelligence Agency, Langley, Virginia

1986 - 1988

Parole and Probation Officer, Maryland Parole and Probation

Associations

2017 - Present

Sarasota County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Law Society of England and Wales

Solicitor

2009 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Timeshare Fraud

In Favor of Client

Timeshare Matter

Settled in favor of my client.

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Education

2002

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

JD

1995

Orlando College

MBA

1986

University of Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1984

Prince Georges Community College

Associate of Arts (AA)

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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