Matthew C. Susman

Matthew C. Susman

Banking and Finance Law

4.0 (1 reviews)
Bridgeport, Connecticut
41+ years experience
Cohen and Wolf PC
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Matthew C. Susman is a principal in Cohen and Wolf's Business & Corporate, Real Estate, Commercial Lending and MunicipalGroups. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Susman was a partner with Susman, Duffy & Segaloff, P.C.Mr. Susman’s practice emphasizes the representation of banks and other financial institutions in commercial lending transactions, including asset-based and real estate secured loans, and syndicated and club deals. He is actively involved in the representation of municipalities with respect to economic development and privatization projects, and bonding and other financing transactions. Mr. Susman also represents real estate developers, particularly with respect to financing and acquisition transactions. He advises business clients in matters concerning choice of entity and commercial loan transactions, asset and stock purchases and sales, and lease negotiations. Mr. Susman regularly advises individual clients with respect to a broad range of legal issues, including business formation and succession issues.Mr. Susman has been recognized in the area of Real Estate by Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2017-2018). He is also listed in Best Lawyers® in the areas of Real Estate Law and Banking and Finance Law (2010-2019). Mr. Susman has received the prestigious AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest such peer review rating available to any individual lawyer.Mr. Susman serves on the board of directors and Executive Committee of New Haven’s Shubert Theater, and on the Executive Committees of both the Commercial Finance Section and the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section of the Connecticut Bar Association. In 2014, he was appointed to serve on the board of directors of both Easter Seals Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc. and WSHU Public Radio. He previously served on the boards of the New Haven Arts Council and the New Haven Ballet, and served as the Hamden representative to the Board of Directors of the South Central Connecticut Regional Economic Development Corporation.Mr. Susman holds a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and received his law degree from the Fordham University School of Law. Mr. Susman has also practiced law in Burlington, Vermont and New York City, and he is admitted to the Connecticut, New York and Vermont bars. Matthew C. Susman is a principal in Cohen and Wolf's Business & Corporate, Real Estate, Commercial Lending and MunicipalGroups. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Susman was a partner with Susman, Duffy & Segaloff, P.C.Mr. Susman’s practice emphasizes the representation of banks and other financial institutions in commercial lending transactions, including asset-based and real estate secured loans, and syndicated and club deals. He is actively involved in the representation of municipalities with respect to economic development and privatization projects, and bonding and other financing transactions. Mr. Susman also represents real estate developers, particularly with respect to financing and acquisition transactions. He advises business clients in matters concerning choice of entity and commercial loan transactions, asset and stock purchases and sales, and lease negotiations. Mr. Susman regularly advises individual clients with respect to a broad range of legal issues, including business formation and succession issues.Mr. Susman has been recognized in the area of Real Estate by Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2017-2018). He is also listed in Best Lawyers® in the areas of Real Estate Law and Banking and Finance Law (2010-2019). Mr. Susman has received the prestigious AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest such peer review rating available to any individual lawyer.Mr. Susman serves on the board of directors and Executive Committee of New Haven’s Shubert Theater, and on the Executive Committees of both the Commercial Finance Section and the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section of the Connecticut Bar Association. In 2014, he was appointed to serve on the board of directors of both Easter Seals Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc. Mr. Susman has also practiced law in Burlington, Vermont and New York City, and he is admitted to the Connecticut, New York and Vermont bars. Matthew C. Susman is a principal in Cohen and Wolf's Business & Corporate, Real Estate, Commercial Lending and MunicipalGroups. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Susman was a partner with Susman, Duffy & Segaloff, P.C. Mr. Susman regularly advises individual clients with respect to a broad range of legal issues, including business formation and succession issues. Mr. Susman has received the prestigious AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest such peer review rating available to any individual lawyer. Mr. Susman serves on the board of directors and Executive Committee of New Haven’s Shubert Theater, and on the Executive Committees of both the Commercial Finance Section and the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section of the Connecticut Bar Association. In 2014, he was appointed to serve on the board of directors of both Easter Seals Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc. and WSHU Public Radio. He previously served on the boards of the New Haven Arts Council and the New Haven Ballet, and served as the Hamden representative to the Board of Directors of the South Central Connecticut Regional Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Susman holds a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and received his law degree from the Fordham University School of Law. Mr.

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
  • Recognized: Commercial Finance Law
  • Recognized: Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Recognized: Real Estate Law
  • Practice Area: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
  • Practice Area: Corporate Law
  • Practice Area: Municipal Law
  • Special Focus: Commercial
  • Special Focus: Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
  • Special Focus: Finance
  • Special Focus: Tax Certiorari
  • AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers® 2010-2019

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

  • Fordham University, J.D., graduated 1984
  • Columbia University, AB, graduated 1979

Reviews

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Stephen Morales

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance on a complex commercial lease

Matthew Susman provided excellent counsel for our business's new commercial lease in Bridgeport. His deep knowledge of real estate and commercial transactions, honed over four decades, was immediately apparent. He efficiently navigated complex UCC and financing clauses, clearly explaining every detail. His recognition in commercial law is well-deserved. While his response time could occasionally be quicker given his busy practice, the quality of his work was outstanding. We felt completely secure with his strategic advice and highly recommend him for business legal matters.

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