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Susan Michelle Budowski
About Susan
Biography
Susan Budowski is an attorney in, Florida. She has been a member of the Florida Bar since May of 2004. She was added to the Roles of The Law Society of England and Wales in August 2012 as an English Solicitor. This allows her to practice law in nearly 40 countries.
She has been working in Alternative Dispute Resolution since 1998. She is also an advocate for abused and neglected children as a Guardian ad litem.
Ms. Budowski previously worked at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Langley Virginia where she received multiple Exceptional Performance Awards from high-ranking members of the CIA including former CIA Director Robert Gates, who also served as Secretary of Defense for both President Bush and President Obama.
My Timeshare Attorney Venice Florida
Timeshare Attorney Venice Florida
"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%
16 years | 500 cases
Contracts and Agreements
40%
18 years | 500 cases
Real Estate
20%
18 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2024 2022
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Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Susan M. Budowski, LLC
(407) 545-7386
Fax
871 Venetia Bay Blvd., Suite 202, Venice, FL, 34285
susanbudowski.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Case Results (226)
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Practice Area Knowledge (95)
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Trustworthiness (59)
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Showing 1 - 5 of 51 reviews | Debt Settlement
Posted by Glenn and Dana | April 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Saved From Time Share Hardship
Susan was so on point and got things done for us in a quick and timely manner. My husband and I just can’t say enough about how extraordinary she was when handling our time share disaster. Susan resolved everything quickly and with a minimal settlement amount. She really saved us from a very big hard...
Posted by Rod | June 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Retired IT executive
I retained Susan to help me arrange for a timeshare resort to take back our two weeks of timeshare ownnership. This was on the advice of a friend who had successfully used her services in the same way. She was very professional, patient, and helpful, working much of the time during the Covid pandem...
Posted by joey | September 08, 2021 | Debt Settlement
Susan is Absolutely the Very Best
My 87yr old Mother received a letter stating she owed monies (a lot of money) for a Timeshare she hasn't used in years. The company stated it was for Maintenance, Taxes, Legal fees etc.. She was very upset since my Father recently passed and Mom thought all her financial matters were taken care of. ...
Posted by Winfield | December 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
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...
Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Excellent Success with Susan Budowski
I have been trying for one year to exit my timeshare. They would not negotiate with me and insisted on complete payment of the membership and monthly maintenance fees for the extent of the contract. I searched extensively for legal assistance and finally found Susan Budowski. I was pleased to learn t...
Susan Michelle Budowski's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer.She is among the best time share attorneys in Florida."
"I endorse this lawyer. Professional and responsive."
"I endorse this lawyer. Few know timeshare law like Susan, and she is diligent in other areas of law as well."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is honest, hard working and a credit to the legal profession. One of the top lawyers in her field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Well qualified."
"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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"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!"
"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."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Law Society of England and WalesSolicitor
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Timeshare Fraud
In Favor of Client
Timeshare Matter
Settled in favor of my client.
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
2018
2017
Financial Advisor Magazine
The Real Cost Of Timeshares
2017
2016
Consumer Reports
The Timeshare Comes of Age
2016
The Briefs (Orange County Bar Association)
Legal Aid Society Presents 2016 Guardian Ad litem Award of Excellence
2012
LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell - Lawyers.com
How to Unload Your Timeshare Without Getting Scammed
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
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03 Mar 2017
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