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Judith A. Susskind
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Biography
Judy Susskind is one of Michigan’s foremost medical malpractice and personal injury trial attorneys who has, for over 30-years, successfully handled medical malpractice cases, obtaining favorable outcomes for her clients and their families.
For more than 30 years, Judy has successfully handled a variety of medical malpractice cases. In 2002, she won a record-breaking three medical malpractice trials in less than 11 weeks. In 2004, Michigan Lawyers Weekly named Judy “Lawyer of the Year,” an honor based on peer recognition. In 2019, she was one of the recipients of the “Women in the Law” honor from Lawyer’s Weekly. In 2019, she was featured in “Leading Lawyers” magazine for her accomplishments and unique talents.
Judy has been included on the list of Michigan Super Lawyers each year since its inception. She has also been listed, for many consecutive years, in Best Lawyers of America. She was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for plaintiffs’ medical malpractice law in 2015, 2017, and 2021; and for Personal Injury law in 2022. She has been inducted as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American College of Trial Lawyers, two prestigious national organizations whose membership is reserved for lawyers with extensive trial experience, extraordinary skill, and the highest civility and integrity. In 2021, she received the Earl Cline & Sherwin Schreier Award for Excellence by the State Bar of Michigan’s Negligence Law Section.
Judy gives back to the legal profession and the community in many ways. She sits on the Executive Board of the Michigan Association for Justice (previously known as the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association) and served as the organization’s president in 2008 and 2009. She also served as the Chair of the Negligence Section of the State Bar in 2003-2004. She is a member of the Macomb County Bar Association, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the Oakland County Bar Foundation, of which she is a fellow. She serves as a plaintiff specialty panel member for case evaluations in medical malpractice matters in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County Circuit Courts. She has served on the Michigan Civil Jury Instruction Committee for several years and previously served on the Judicial Qualifications Committee for the State Bar. She is the Vice President of the Michigan ABOTA Chapter, and the Vice Chair of the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
For more than 15 years, Judy has co-moderated MAJ’s annual medical malpractice seminar. She continues to passionately represent her clients while enjoying the challenges and camaraderie of her practice.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Medical Malpractice
100%
39 years
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Licensed in Michigan for 38 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Sommers Schwartz, PC
1 Towne Square, #1700, Southfield, MI, 48076
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Posted by Ken | October 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Malpractice Case
Judy worked very hard and overcame several obstacles to bring our case to a successful resolution. This took a lot of time and effort and we greatly appreciate her and the work she did.
Judith A. Susskind's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Judy is an excellent trial attorney who has had great success for her clients. I would not hesitate to refer a medical malpractice action to her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer . Has tried many cases to huge verdicts. Knows the law and how to handle Medical Malpractice cases."
"Judy Susskind is one of the best medical malpractice lawyers in Michigan. She is so respected by her peers that she is selected year after year to be one of two moderators for the annual Medical Malpractice seminar! I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. Barry Gates"
"I highly recommend this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer.If I was injured due to medical negligence, I would ask Judy to represent me. Not only is she incredibly smart and experienced in this difficult field of practice, but she relates very well with people. Medical malpractice cases proceed to trial more frequently than any other type of lawsuit. This being the case, your attorney must communicate on a one to one level with members of the jury; Judy does this as well as any attorney I know."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Judy Susskind is one of the best medical malpractice lawyers in the state."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Detroit Medical Malpractice "Lawyer of the Year", Best Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Detroit Medical Malpractice "Lawyer of the Year", Best Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Leaders in the Law and Lawyer of the Year, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
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Top 10 - Personal Injury Law: Professional Malpractice, Leading Lawyers in America
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Top 25 Women Consumer Michigan Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
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Top 50 Women Michigan Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
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Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
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Best Lawyers, Crain's Detroit Business
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Top Lawyers, dbusiness
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Shareholder, Sommers Schwartz, PC
1991 - 2018
Attorney, Thurswell Law Firm
Associations
2001 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeExecutive Board
American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
Macomb County Bar Association
Member
Oakland County Bar Association
Member
American Inns of Court
Master of the Bench
State Bar of Michigan Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions
Member
2008 - 2009
Michigan Association for JusticePresident
2003 - 2004
State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Law SectionChair
Education
1987
Wayne State University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor