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The Suskauer Law Firm News

Here we share firm announcements and case updates.

Announcements

10/29/09 - Criminal Defense Attorney Michelle Suskauer Running for The Florida Bar Board of Governors
President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, Michelle Suskauer, a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and nationally known legal analyst, is running for The Florida Bar Board of Governors 15th Judicial Circuit Seat 3. Ballots will be mailed on March 1, 2010 and must be received by March 22, 2010.
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08/13/09 - Suskauer Law Firm Warns Prescription Drug Abuse Rises to Ease Financial Strife
Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorneys Scott and Michelle Suskauer warn that the current economy continues to place more stress on individuals within our community; many are being driven to use drugs or alcohol to ease their worries caused by financial strife. This includes, a rapidly growing trend, the possession of illegal prescription drugs—addictive pain relievers and mood enhancers. Illegal possession of just one prescription pill is enough to get you arrested.
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06/25/09 - Criminal Defense Attorney Michelle Suskauer Named in 2009 Florida Trend Magazine "Legal Elite"
Criminal Defense Attorney Michelle Suskauer, of the Suskauer Law Firm, is named and featured in Florida Trend Magazine "Legal Elite" 2009. Suskauer is noted as the only Criminal Law Practitioner in Palm Beach County awarded "Legal Elite". This recognition is achieved by earning the trust, confidence, respect-and votes-of their peers. This year's list of 918 Legal Elite attorneys represents less than 2% of the nearly 63,000 Florida Bar members practicing in Florida.
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06/22/09 - Criminal Defense Attorney Michelle Suskauer was Inducted as Palm Beach County Bar President
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer and national known Legal Analyst Michelle Suskauer was inducted as the Palm Beach County Bar Association (PBCBA) President on June 20, 2009. The Annual Installation Banquet was held at 7:00 p.m. at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach.
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06/22/09 - Criminal Defense Attorney Scott Suskauer Appointed Chair of Criminal Law Practice Committee for the Palm Beach County Bar Association
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer Scott Suskauer has been appointed as Chair of the Criminal Law Practice Committee of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, effective July 1, 2009.
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06/18/09 - Suskauer Law Firm Fights DUI Convictions Proving Inaccurate Testing
Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorneys Scott and Michelle Suskauer fight DUI Convictions proving inaccurate testing. Breathalyzers, such as the Intoxilyzer 8000-which are used in many states, including Florida-measures a driver's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC); and has never been scientifically proven to be 100% accurate. In addition, law enforcement officers aren't always properly trained in field sobriety testing, and checkpoint sobriety tests are often performed illegally.
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06/15/09 - Criminal Defense Attorney Michelle Suskauer Named in 2009 "Super Lawyers" List
Criminal Defense Attorney, Michelle Suskauer, has been selected for inclusion on the 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list; based on a statewide nomination, review of her resume and evaluations from her peers. The "Super Lawyers" list will appear in the Florida Super Lawyer magazine, which is mailed to attorneys in Florida and the American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school libraries.
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04/24/09 - Scott Suskauer Assists in Organizing the 5th Annual Men's Nite Out Event
Criminal Defense Attorney Scott Suskauer of the Suskauer Law Firm is on the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's 5th Annual Men's Nite Out committee. This years featured speaker is Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Iron Man, Cal Ripken, Jr., who played 21 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. The event includes cocktails, dinner, silent auction and raffles; and will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on May 14, 2009, from 6-9 p.m.
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04/24/09 - Attorney Michelle Suskauer Will be Honored at Palm Beach Legal Aid Society's 21st Annual Pro Bono Event
Criminal Defense Attorney, Michelle Suskauer, will be honored at this year's 21st Annual Pro Bono Recognition Evening & Auction, hosted by Palm Beach County Legal Aid Society. The Event will be held on May 9, 2009 at the Palm Beach Convention Center. This year's theme is "College Craze: Capturing the Campus Spirit".
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04/24/09 - Criminal Defense Attorney, Michelle Suskauer, Speaks to Law Students at Olympic Heights Community High School
Criminal Defense Attorney, Michelle Suskauer, will be a speaker at Olympic Heights Community High School in Boca Raton, FL. She will speak to the Law Students about Juvenile Justice on May 15, 2009, from 11am - 2pm.
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04/21/09 - Criminal Defense Attorney, Michelle Suskauer, was Guest Speaker at State Attorney's Office, Fifteen Judicial Circuit
Criminal Defense Attorney, Michelle Suskauer, spoke to the Special Prosecutors Program at the State Attorney's Office for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, on Plea Negotiations from the Defense Perspective; on April 20, 2009 at 2:30pm.
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04/20/09 - Attorney Michelle Suskauer was Speaker at 5th Annual Character Counts Celebration
Criminal Defense Attorney, Michelle Suskauer, was a speaker at the 5th Annual Character Counts Award Celebration, held at Boynton Beach High School on April 15, 2009 from 9am-11am. The award ceremony was hosted by the District of Palm Beach County and the Prevention Center in the Department of Safe Schools.
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03/16/09 - Attorney Michelle Suskauer Participates as Local Celebrity Bartender to Support the Lupus Foundation
West Palm Beach, FL - Criminal Defense Attorney, Michelle Suskauer, will participate as one of the local Celebrity Bartenders at Amici Ristorante & Bar, to support The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA). The program allows local celebrities to serve up drinks at the restaurant and collect tips to benefit their favorite causes. The event will be held March 18, 2009 from 6-8 p.m.
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02/27/09 - Michelle Suskauer to Co-Chair Bak Middle School of the Arts Metamorphosis
Attorney Michelle Suskauer will co-chair Bak Middle School of the Arts annual gala, Metamorphosis A Toast to the Arts on Friday, March 6, 2009, at the Palm Beach estate of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Koch.
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01/10/09 - Scott Suskauer Partners With Daughter to Perform in the Annual BASH Variety Show
Attorney Scott Suskauer of the Suskauer Law Firm and his daughter announce their participation in the annual BASH (Build A Scholastic Heritage) Variety Show, held at the Eissey Theater in Palm Beach Gardens on Saturday, January 10, 2009. Money from the event will support the Benjamin School of the Arts programs.
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12/05/08 - Attorney Michelle Suskauer Co-Chairs 6th Annual Children's Book Fest
Legal Aid Society of the Palm Beach County, Inc. Board Member and Criminal Defense Attorney, Michelle Suskauer of the Suskauer Law firm, and Legal Aid Attorney and Pro Bono Coordinator, Kim Rommel-Enright; chaired the Legal Aid Society's 6th Annual Children's Book Fest Luncheon and Gift Gathering Gala held at Barnes & Noble in City Place on Friday, December 5th from 11am to 2pm.
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11/25/08 - Criminal Defense Attorney Michelle Suskauer Addressed Students of Palm Beach Atlantic University
Attorney Michelle Suskauer of the Suskauer Law Firm spoke with two groups of students enrolled in Palm Beach Atlantic University's Communications Program today and addressed the issues of Gender and the Media and discussed Radio Production.
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10/24/08 - The Suskauer Law Firm Launches Criminal Defense Website
The Suskauer Law Firm, a criminal defense law firm based in West Palm Beach, FL, is proud to announce the launch of its new website, www.suskauerlaw.com.
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10/01/08 - Attorney Michelle Suskauer of the Suskauer Law Firm Volunteers at the Palm Beach County History Museum
Attorney Michelle Suskauer of the Suskauer Law Firm is a participating volunteer in the Docent Program for The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum. This program is part of an outreach effort by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County to increase awareness of the county's history and colorful past.
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09/28/08 - Attorneys Scott & Michelle Suskauer of the Suskauer Law Firm served on Host Committee for Legal Aid Society Fundraiser
Attorneys Scott and Michelle Suskauer recently served on the host committee for Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County's annual fundraiser — “Joseph Abboud’s Fall Trunk Show”, which was presented by The Tux Shop of Palm Beach Gardens.
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09/19/08 - Attorney Michelle Suskauer of the Suskauer Law Firm represented the Palm Beach County Bar Association in the “Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee”
Criminal Defense Attorney Michelle Suskauer was one of three team members who represented the Palm Beach County Bar Association in the 17th annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee. The event took place on September 18th in downtown West Palm Beach, at the Harriet Himmel Theater. The spelling bee was conducted by the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition, and teams from various companies and organizations competed for a first place trophy.
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06/09/08 - Michelle Suskauer Inducted President-Elect - Palm Beach County Bar Association
Michelle R. Suskauer, a criminal defense trial attorney and partner in the West Palm Beach-based Suskauer Law Firm, was inducted into the Palm Beach County Bar Association as President-Elect.
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05/11/08 - Scott & Michelle Suskauer Co-Chaired Legal Aid Society's 20th Annual Pro Bono Recognition Event & Auction
Scott & Michelle Suskauer, criminal defense trial attorneys and partners in the West Palm Beach-based Suskauer Law Firm, Co-Chaired the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County's 20th Annual Pro Bono Recognition Event & Auction.
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Print News Coverage

10/28/09 - Bar Poll: Palm Beach County Attorneys Rate Judges
In contrast, respondents to the Palm Beach County Bar Association survey released Tuesday found nine of the 49 circuit and county judges have an excellent grasp of legal knowledge and its applications, and another 20 have an excellent demeanor.
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07/08/09 - Palm Beach Daily News.com: The Shiny Sheet
Criminal Defense Attorney and nationally known Legal Analyst Michelle Suskauer inducted as this year's Palm Beach County Bar Association President. The evening, which took place June 20 at The Breakers, began with a cocktail reception that didn't go on for hours because when a person is sworn in by a judge they're expected to be, you know, not drunk.
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06/30/09 - Palm Beach County Bar Installation Banquet 2009 - Daily Business Review
Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney and nationally known Legal Analyst Michelle Suskauer featured in the Daily Business Review (DBR) for her induction as this year's President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association.
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06/22/09 - Objection! Lawyers, too, party hardy!
More than 500 lawyers, including 45 judges and two Florida supremes, gathered at the breakers Saturday nights for the Installation Banquet of the new Palm Beach County Bar Association President Michelle Suskauer.
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04/01/09 - Michelle Suskauer - TV's Favorite Legal Analyst
Criminal Defense Attorney and Legal Analyst Michelle Suskauer featured in April 2009 issue of PBG Lifestyle Magazine.
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04/01/09 - Michelle Suskauer - Celebrity Lawyers Meet Michelle Suskauer
Criminal Defense Attorney and Legal Analyst Michelle Suskauer featured in April/May 2009 issue of SUE Magazine.
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03/01/09 - Michelle Suskauer - Forward Players: Setting the Bar
Criminal Defense Attorney and Legal Analyst Michelle Suskauer featured in March 2009 issue of Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine.
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