Susan Michelle Budowski

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Susan Michelle Budowski

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 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
2025 2024 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 22 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 6 - 10 of 22 reviews | Free Consultations

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Hired Susan M. Budowsk ,Esq., to assist in obtaining a Timeshare release.

My wife and I were in a Timeshare ownership position that was becoming emotionally unbearable as a result of increasing yearly maintenance fees, our poor health, old age, and inability to travel without difficulty. Additionally, we were in a Timeshare contract situation whereby upon our death the b...urden of this Timeshare ownership would become our children’s responsibility. Out of desperation I began exploring different possibilities with various companies which claimed to be able to achieve release from your Timeshare obligation. What I learned in this process, is that they are all very expensive, want their fees up front, and many do not guarantee release which would result in you loosing a substantial amount of money. With a friend’s assistance, and some searching we were able to find Susan M. Budowski, Esq., Attorney & Counselor at Law, practicing out of Florida who specializes in dealing with Timeshare contract termination. We found her to be extremely well qualified, as an Attorney and Licensed Timeshare lawyer, and she offered a no obligation consultation so we called her and left a message to call us. She promptly returned our telephone call and was extremely helpful and patient with our many questions. She told us that if she was not successful in negotiating away our Timeshare with the developer we owe her nothing., Additionally her rate was dramatically less then previous quotes with no guarantees I received from other Timeshare liquidators. Needleless to say Susan handled everything, to our complete satisfaction and delivered results, as promised, in a very timely manner, requiring no work on our part. She also kept us informed as to progress being made and always answered any additional questions we had in easy to undertstand english. Susan is a true professional and a delight to work with in resolving Timeshare contract obligations. I would highly recommend her to any one who may have a need to resolve a timeshare issue without a moment’s hesitation. Thank you very much Susan. You have provided my wife and me relief from an undesirable Timeshare contract and peace of mind that we are not leaving this burden to our children.

Posted by Dennis & Sue | March 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Timshare Resolution

My husband and I believed that our timeshare provider's verbal representations were not consistent with their written agreements. We felt we were unfairly misled into buying more points to pay for monthly maintenance fees. We were even coached with answers to closing questions. When we got home and ...studied the purchase agreement, we discovered the monthly payments were not consistent with our understanding of what they should be. We tried to reach the timeshare provider to resolve this matter. After weeks of giving us the run-around (different phone numbers, different departments, different names to call), we realize there was no way we can successfully navigate this on our own. Right after we mailed our rescission letter to the timeshare provider, we received numerous suspecting legal solicitations. We were careful not to be victimized by the many unscrupulous "attorneys" out there wanting to take advantage of our helpless situation. So that called for a thorough on-line research with a vetting process for someone specializing in timeshare resolutions. Susan's website offered an attractive free phone consultation, so I called as I had nothing to lose. I explained our circumstances. Susan was upfront about her opinion of our case, the probable outcome and her fees if she took our case. Her credentials were impressive and says a lot about her as a person. She has a successful reputation to maintain, so we knew this is one attorney we can trust. We hired Susan. The terms and conditions of our agreement was precise with clear expectation of both parties' responsibilities . Three weeks later, Susan mailed a 5 page letter to the timeshare provider, with a strong case for cancellation, refund and a full release of our ownership. A settlement was reached three weeks later. We are very pleased with the outcome. Susan is not only honest, knowledgeable and responsive, she has the gift of understanding people and their plight. We highly recommend her as one of the best timeshare attorney. Sue & Dennis

Posted by Mark | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Don't despair, there is hope!!

I was stuck in a vacation ownership that over 12-years had grown into a monster costing me $3500/mo that I could no longer afford, and I desperately needed an exit strategy that wouldn't ruin my credit. I first looked into trying to sell my ownership, but was dismayed to learn that the resale value ...of my contract was only pennies on the dollar for what I still owed. After researching the internet and weeding out scam artists that offer to sell your timeshare for an upfront fee (there are a TON out there), I came across a law firm that assured me they get me out of my contract free and clear for a fee of only $40,000 - I immediately scratched that one off the list. Then I came across Susan Budowski, and everything fell into place. After our initial phone consultation, she felt confident that she could help me get out of my contract for a one-time all-inclusive fee that was a FRACTION of what the other law firm wanted. She made the whole process painless - she was very professional, her communication was excellent, she responded quickly to all of my questions and emails, and she kept me up to date every step of the way. Less than 3-months later I was fully released from my ownership contract with my credit intact, and $42,000 a year that can be spent on things much more important than a vacation ownership. If you find yourself in a problematic situation with a vacation ownership, take advantage of a free consultation and give Susan a call - it may be one of the best decisions you ever make (I know it was for me).

Posted by Ivan | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Returned my faith in lawyers..

Back in 1999 I bought a timeshare under the idea that it was going to be an investment that I can easily make a profit when I didnt need it anymore. Al least that was the impression the salesman gave me when I signed the contract. Long story short, the timeshare became a nightmare when the maintena...nce fees increased 400% from the time I bought it. I tried to sel the timeshare through different agencies just to be scammed by them. I placed an Advertisement to sell it and the only result was to receive calls from people that promised to me to sell it if I payed them an advance fee. My financial situation changed and I was not able to use the timeshare and neither pay the $1K annual maintenence fee. Navigating through the internet, I saw that Susan Budowski specialized in these cases and as my last resoruce I contacted her. To tell you the truth, I was skeptical. We had an initial telephone conversation and she expressed that if she couldnt help me with my case, I was not going to be charged for the consult. Well, aproximately 3 months ago I decided to give my case to her (she saw good possibilities and I provided her with the documents she needed and just recently I got the news I was expecting! I got the letter from the Timeshare Owners Association of which I was part of indicating that I no longer have any financial responsibilities (maintenance and fees) for the unit that I was an owner ...forever!!!! Thank you Susan!!!!

Posted by Gary | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Winning over a sceptic

I looked into several companies and read many reviews about companies and individuals that will help you get out of your timeshare problem. The reviews for Ms. Budowski seemed to be very solid and almost sounded too good to actually be true. I went to her website and it sounded almost too good to b...e possibly true. So I called her and talked about my situation and she seemed pretty darned confident that she could help us out. It seemed too good to be true. So I held my breath and took the leap. That was in mid-October, 2016. She got to work, kept in very reasonable contact throughout the process, and as of March 6, 2017, we are out of every aspect of our timeshare obligation. Her fee was reasonable, less than 10% of our overall obligation to the timeshare company. Her recovery fee was reasonable, as well, since we were rebated almost that entire amount from the timeshare company as a result of Ms. Budowski's work on our behalf. I know everyone's situation is different. I hope you consider very carefully what you have here as a possible solution to your timeshare nightmare. You have been led to this review and this lawyer by happenstance or some power that evidently likes you. Make the move and give her a call. That's free!

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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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