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 226 - 230 of 261 reviews

Posted by Arlene | October 14, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements

Susan Budowski was a great advocate and a blessing in our lives

My husband and I had a great desire to get out of a contract with a timeshare company we had recently met with. After returning home from vacation, we read over our contract and reflected on our meeting with the company. We realized that we had been pressured into signing, it was more costly tha...n we thought and many details had not been made clear to us. We didn't know where to turn for help until we found Susan Budowski's profile on-line. We were very impressed by her credentials. We watched a video of her with another couple who received her help in getting out of a timeshare contract. I called her and after explaining our situation, she agreed to take our case. Susan is the most professional, honest and sincere person we could have hired. She has kept us informed by sending all correspondence through e-mails as she worked through the progress in a timely manner.. Within two months, she personally called me to report that we will get a 100% refund. Susan has been a great blessing to us and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of an advocate for any legal matter. Her honesty, integrity and perseverance are qualities we so admire. With Sincere Regards, Arlene

Posted by Carol | October 11, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements

Godsend

When I contacted Susan, I had exhausted all of my avenues in trying to cancel my timeshare contracts. Under fraudulent conditions, I inadvertantly ended up buying a second timeshare. Susan was realistic and honest about the possible outcomes due to her extensive history with working with timeshare ...companies. I trusted her judgement and strategy in presenting my considerations in working with the timeshare legal representatives. Within several months, I recieved notification that my timeshare memberships have been cancelled and no other payments will be incurred. Although she cannot promise or guarantee a specific outcome, Susan definitely works as hard as she can to get a satisfactory result. Thank you Susan for your undying committment and dedication to helping real people make the best of a bad situation. I commend you for your passion for helping thosewho may have been the victims of unethical timeshare practices. God bless you.

Posted by Andrew | October 07, 2013 | Consumer Protection

Timeshare

My wife and I bought a timesare, and a few years later we discovered that several of the statments made by our salespeople that had influenced us to buy had been lies, or misleading at best. The same timeshare package that was supposed to have been worth $120,000, and we had bought at the bargain pri...ce of $70,000, could be found on several re-sale websites for between $1000 and $10,000. The timeshare company refused to buy back the timeshare for any price (contrary to the original sales pitch), saying they might consider taking it back for free after we pay off the remaining balance on the "mortgage" (further proving that their timeshare was worthless). After speaking with some online "rent/sell your timeshare" and "get out of your timeshare" companies that were clearly scams, I did some research with a friend who was an attorney to find a real lawyer who was licensed in Florida and had experience with timeshare law suits. We found Susan Budowski. Susan was able to get me out of my worthless timeshare, cancelling the remaining mortagage and refunding about one year of payments. Don't get the wrong idea that this is a simple and quick process that gets all your money back-- that is unrealistic. The process required me to provide my copies of the sales documents and correspondence, and took about 4-5 months to resolve my claim and receive my settlement. In all, we owned the timeshare under 4 years, and it cost us about $22,000 (the amount of purchase price not recovered)... an expensive lesson, for sure, but it could have been $50,000 worse.

Posted by Steph | October 03, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements

I'm so happy I found Susan!

I started my summer with a timeshare presentation that had me signing a contract with the promise of great vacations. When I got home and tried to utilize their services, nothing would work out because I was too new to the system. I got scared about not receiving their big promises and tried to cance...l but was told my rescission letter was too late. Ugh! I was trapped in a timeshare nightmare so I started reading online about where I could get help. I found Susan's reviews online and read about experiences similar to mine. I decided to call her because of a review that said she wouldn't take your case if she felt she couldn't help. When I called she was able to speak with me immediately and talked me through the process. Susan was so helpful throughout the whole situation and was completely honest with me every step of the way. What a relief after all the torturous dishonesty I had experienced with the timeshare company. Susan got the timeshare contract completely cancelled with a full refund and did everything for a set price. I hired her in July when I was scared and hopeless and Susan had everything refunded by September. I couldn't be happier and highly recommend Susan as an attorney.

Posted by George | August 19, 2013 | Consumer Protection

Timeshare cancellation

We have purchased a timeshare contract during our vacation in Las Vegas, like many other people, without doing the proper research. After we came back home, we did our homework and realized that we have made a big mistake and tried to cancel. It was in the evening of the 5th day (last day of the coo...ling off period) and the post office was closed, so we have emailed and faxed the cancellation that night, and send it by registered mailed on the 6th day. Within a few days we have received a letter from the seller notifying us that he has rejected our cancellation because it was not done as per the Nevada law by registered mail within 5 days. Our stress levels were going through the roof and only somebody that went through a similar situation can understand. We have researched several companies dealing with timeshare cancellation,. but some of the reviews were horrendous and then we found Susan. She took our case and got the contract cancelled with a FULL refund within less than a month. She was professional, extremely supportive and the outcome was better than expected. Honestly, we couldn't have asked for more. Susan, thank you!

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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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