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Susan E. Donner
Susan Donner, Attorney at Law
109 Clay St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
Phone: (757) 539-7272 | Fax: (757) 962-5979
http://www.susandonnerlawyer.com
Comprehensive Representation
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Child support, Visitation, Separation Agreements, Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate, Long Term Disability and Social Security Disability.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Name Changes
- Restraining Orders
- Enforcement Actions
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Adoptions
- Child Support
- Custody
- Paternity
- Visitation
- Civil Unions
- Common Law Marriage
- Domestic Partnerships
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Age Discrimination
- Guardianships & Conservatorships
- Long-Term Care
- Powers of Attorney
- Medicaid & Medicare Planning
- Advanced Health Care Directive
- Healthcare Power of Attorney
- Tax Planning
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Grandparent Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Child support, Visitation, Separation Agreements, Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate, Long Term Disability and Social Security Disability.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
- Child Support
- Custody/Visitation Rights
- Delinquent Support Payments
- Division of Property
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR)
- Restraining Orders
- Uncontested Divorce
- Collaborative Law
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender (LGBT) Rights
Bar Admissions
VA, Oct 1999
Bar Number: 43999
Specialty Certifications
Collaborative Divorce.
Other Court Admissions
Supreme Court of Virginia, United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia.
Association Memberships
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association and Virginia Women Attorneys Association.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars in Family Law and Estate Planning. I always exceed the required amount of continuing education hours.
Example Cases
Uncontested and Contested Divorces, Post-Divorce Custody, Visitation, and Child Support cases, Divorce where one or both parties is military, and Collaborative Divorce.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
George Mason University School of Law
City:
Arlington
State:
VA
Year:
1997
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
School:
James Madison University
City:
Harrisonburg
State:
VA
Year:
1983
Honors:
Summa Cum Laude.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Majored in Mathematics. Minors in Secondary Education and Business Administration.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Virginia
Firm Focus and History
I help people who are going through Separation and Divorce, and Post-Divorce issues, including Custody, Visitation, and Child Support. I also have substantial experience in Wills, Trusts, and Probate.
I opened my new office in Suffolk, VA, on June 1, 2009, and I practice in all local courts.
Previous Employment Summary
• July 2008 to May 2009 - Ray Hogge & Associates, Norfolk, VA
• July 2007 to June 2008 - Weinberg & Stein, Norfolk, VA
• September 2000 to June 2007 - I had my own practice and worked part-time for Bruce H. Gould, Attorney, P.C., Norfolk VA
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think it is good as long as they are getting their information from reputable sources, especially government or court sites.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Very much willing if I am retained.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I can help plan the action he/she wants to take at the initial consultation. The client can then decide whether to retain me as counsel.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to help people going through a difficult time to be aware of their rights and to be proactive in defending or achieving those rights and remedies.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I am a former military wife of 10 years. I have raised four children. I have been involved with many cases of the average family, both in difficult situations of separation and divorce, who are trying to maintain their everyday lives in their community.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Please see above answer.
What do you like best about your career?
The contact with my clients, the sense of accomplishment in making a difference in advocating for my client.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have a wonderful paralegal who is attentive to all of my clients' immediate needs.
What are your strengths and style?
Being attentive and mindful of my clients' concerns, communication with the client as to the state of the law regarding the issues affecting their case, including the knowledge that court procedures enable parties to narrow issues and empower parties to make their own decisions regarding their family.
Personal Interests:
Collaborative divorce and alternative dispute resolution because these methods emphasize putting the children's interests first.
Office Manager/Assistant
Ruth.
Fax
(757) 962-5979
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Simple Will: $300
Power of Attorney: $100
Advance Medical Directive: $100
Revocable Living Trust: $750
Hourly Rates
$240.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, for 30 minutes.
Typical Retainer
Ranges from $1,000 to $3,000.
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