Neil A. Sussman

Neil A. Sussman

4.6
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 43 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Tax

10751 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA

About Neil

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Entertainment 50%

43 years

50%
Tax 50%

43 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 140-160 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 43 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Neil A. Sussman

10751 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98133-8943

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Neil A. Sussman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Pat | July 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Neil Sussman

Neil has been my attorney for over 30 years. In that time he has provided legal and tax advise on the following: the establishment of my business, business contracts, real estate transactions, and estate planning. Neil has always responded to my requests in a cheerful, expeditious manner with clea...r and concise guidance. On a few occasions I have contacted Neil on legal topics that were outside his area of expertise. When that occurred he was quick to recommended a different attorney that specialized in the topic. Neil is a trusted advisor that I frequently rely on when considering major decisions. I consider myself very fortunate to have a resource like Neil and I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Dana | July 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Highly Recommended!

Neil has been my personal attorney for the past 29 years. He has been a trusted advisor and friend over that time. He has successfully drafted many recording and management contracts for me, regarding my music business. Neil has always shown good common sense, and a thorough knowledge of the legal sy...stem, in helping me with a couple of difficult legal situations over the years. I have recommended his services to many friends, over the years. If Neil thinks a certain legal situation might be a sticky one, he will advise you about what negative things might occur, in that case. I fully recommend Mr. Sussman's services without reservation.

Posted by Sable | July 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Over 25 years of excellent representation

Neil has been my attorney for almost 30 years. In that time he's done my entertainment taxes (saving me thousands of dollars), negotiated and advised on numerous contracts (and taught me what to avoid), handled a small inheritance that attracted the IRS for an audit, helped with copyrights, and saved... me untold grief with his recommendations. I have learned a great deal from Neil regarding the various entertainment contracts I've been faced with both personally and in my job. I pulled Neil in for my boss when we were in need of astute advice and from that day on Neil was the company's attorney (about 10 years until my boss retired). Quite frankly, I don't make a move without consulting Neil first. I've recommended him to many friends and colleagues and will continue to do so. I look forward to the next 25+ years.

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax

consistently excellent, ethical, and easy to work with

We have used Neil for more than twenty years and recommend him to friends. Neil taught a Taxes for Artists (all genres) class through WVLA (Wa. Lawyers for the Arts) that helped me organize and understand the financial aspects of my writing business. On the basis of this work we hired him as our att...orney. Since then, he has helped us with our taxes every year, as well as with a variety of estate planning issues. In every case Neil has been amazingly efficient, clear, and even cheerful. (This includes our own wills, medical directives, and power of attorney, and settling the estate of one of our parents.)

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Neil Sussman

I have retained Neil Sussman as my attorney for approx. 30 years. I have the highest regard for Neil. He has given me excellent guidance over the years in matters such as Contracts, trademarks, lawsuits, and copyrights, etc. I highly recommend him for anybody looking for an attorney!!!

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1982 - Present

, Law Offices of Neil Sussman

Associations

2000 - Present

Washing Lawyers for the Arts

volunteer speaker

1982 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Neil Sussman

Education

1982

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Pennsylvania

B.S. Economics

Speaking Engagements

2015

Tax Workshop for Artists, Entertainers and Musicians

Income Taxes

2015

Music Law: The Basics and Beyond

Entertainment Law

Publications

2001

Script Magazine What's A Script Worth?

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