Susan L. Bender is recognized by judges and colleagues as one of the top matrimonial attorneys in New York. She is routinely listed as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” and has received a Preeminent Rating for both legal ability and ethical standards (“AV”) in the Martindale Hubbell directory of attorneys. 

Susan penned notable references in New York law. Her first article, “The Finality Rule Barrier to Court of Appeals Review of Appellate Division Orders in Matrimonial Litigation” was published by the New York Domestic Relations Reporter. She also authored a chapter entitled, “Enforcement of Money Judgments” in one of the most regarded references in New York law, New York Practice Guide (Matthew Bender Publisher, 1988). Most notably, she wrote the chapter, “Bringing Justice to a Flawed System” in the New York Family Law Strategies (Thompson Reuters/Aspatore Press, 2009).

Often, Susan lectures on family law and procedure. Some of the most prestigious groups she had the privilege of presenting for include: 

• New York State Office of Court Administration
• Association of the Bar of the City of New York
• Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York
• New York State Bar Association
• Nassau County Bar Association
• Brooklyn Bar Association
• Pace University School of Law
• Interdisciplinary Forum
• Lesbian and Gay Lawyers Association (LeGal)
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Susan remains well versed in all aspects of family and matrimonial law. She attends conferences and lectures given by other state bar associations and various local groups, including The Fund For Modern Courts and the American Bar Association.