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
2025 2024 2022
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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 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Bankruptcy & Debt

Posted by Winfield | December 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great negotiator & Outstanding lawyer!

I had a timeshare and could no longer afford it due to an adverse financial situation compounded by the pandemic. I tried reaching out to them to let them know my situation but it they were not helpful. I did some research online in the past and based on reviews I decided to reach out to Susan Budows...ki. When I first spoke to her I explained my situation and she was upfront about her costs etc. After being so frustrated with the timeshare company, I made the final decision to ask for her help. When I reached out to her the pandemic was in full swing, but she was very responsive to her emails. After much negotiation she was able to negotiate a good payoff amount with the timeshare company and as of today I am finally free from the burden of paying for a timeshare. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone who is trying to get out of owning a timeshare and not having much success. I am grateful for all her help and wish her continued success and good health.

Posted by Sheila | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Saved my life and peace of mind

I was heading toward financial ruin, desperate for advice and direction, not knowing who to trust for help. I had been researching and reviewing timeshare lawyers for months. I discovered Ms. Susan Budowski's website and liked what I read, impressed with her reviews. After consulting with her pers...onally, I took a leap of faith and hired her immediately. It turned out to be the best move I could have made. She reviewed my concerns and requests, told me up front what she could accomplish. She carried out and accomplished everything she said she would. It was like a miracle that I never thought could happen. She responded timely to all my emails, and I sent a lot! She provided not only legal expertise but supported me throughout the entire waiting process. She started to feel like a friend who really cared that everything would be done right and come out like I wanted. My expectations were exceeded, Take your own leap of faith and you will be treated to 5 star service.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2017 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Drop VacationVillage at Parkway

I contacted Susan because I seen she had a good reputation with helping people get out of their timeshares...I was going thru a struggle of my own with this. Me and my wife are owners at VacationVillage of Parkway and wanted to get out but didnt really know how. Most of the businesses Ive researche...d didnt have a good track record and were linked to scams. I even tried LoneStar Transfer, they advertise a 100% guarantee, but here's what they really do. You contact them and set a time for them to call you, they say they will have an attorney who specializes in timeshares contact you, you talk to that person only to find out its just a person that is trying to close the deal and get your $$$ upfront. On top of that they cant answer any specific questions. Really makes it seem like a pressure sales tactic to get you to commit and start paying/give them 4k. Im good, so then I contacted Susan. Due to my situation she didnt think she would be able to take on my case and win but gave me real simple and fair advice and that I really appreciate because a lot of flks on the other end of this timeshare thing seem like swindlers. So basically what we did was contact them directly and let them know our financial situation after not paying for a year. Situation changed so much that we just couldnt keep up with the $$$ they wanted us to dish out. Thank the gods, we were able to work out a settlement. To anyone out there seeking relief from this, I strongly advise you take action ASAP, the sooner the better, I feel like we got lucky. Im offering this up as help for others that feel like they are trapped, not a nice place to be. Hopefully this helps you find some refuge.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Stuck with a timeshare? Talk to Attorney Susan!

Attorney Susan Budowski was able to pull off the magic in three months! We have been struggling with this Timeshare loan for five years, lost almost $30,000. Never used the timeshare once! She was on constant touch with us. We provided required documents and she did the negotiation. It was such a tr...emendous help considering her fees which was 5% of what I lost on this timeshare. Btw, she charged me her fees only after the builder agreed to relieve me off the timeshare. Thank you Attorney Susan. You are Awesome!

Posted by Elizabeth | October 20, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Timeshare nightmare is over

We purchased a timeshare years ago and used it regularly, but each year we found ourselves approached for upgrades. The last "upgrade" raised our monthly expense to over $3,000/month. After some research we contacted Ms. Budowski to see if there were any options to get out of this last upgrade. At... the time Ms. Budowski recommended we try to get out of the timeshare all together but we wanted to roll back to a previous level so we wouldn't "lose" their investment. Ms. Budowski successfully negotiated this for us but when we realized how much we would still have to pay for the rest of our lives we realized it would literally bankrupt us. Lucky for us Ms. Budowski is interested in what is best for her clients and she went back to the timeshare and renegotiated to get us out of the time share 100%. Her assistance has saved our financial future. We live in NY and she made it so easy to interact through email and an occasional telephone call. I would recommend her to anyone who has an issue with a timeshare...I thought there would be no chance to get out and she was able to do more than I had even hoped was possible....she saved our lives.

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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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