Susanne M. Robicsek
A NC bankruptcy attorney and a native of
Charlotte North Carolina, who has concentrated
in the field of bankruptcy law since 1988.
Robicsek: pr. Row-Be-Check
J.D. Wake Forest Law School 1987
B.E.D. Architecture NC State Univ. 1982
Former law clerk to Judge Rufus Reynolds, US Bankruptcy Judge for the Middle District of North
Carolina
To be a really good bankruptcy lawyer, not only do you have to learn a lot about
one specific area of law, but you must have a good grasp of other areas like real estate, wills, mortgages, divorce/family
law, criminal, etc. Every day is filled with clients with their own unique situation.
The best bankruptcy lawyer will look at the total situation for the client. Questions such
as what is the imediate problem, what lead to the problem, are there non-bankruptcy alternatives, and how does it affect the
whole family are all important for finding the best solution for the particular client seeking help. You have to understand
people, be sympathetic to their situation, but be able to lead them through a difficult time with good legal advice, dignity
and respect. My twenty+ years of experience give me a foundation of knowlege which helps me help my clients go
through bankrutcy as smoothly as possible.
I believe in educating my clients about the law so they understand what bankruptcy is, how
it works, and why it will help them.
I didn't set out to be a bankruptcy lawyer. I have a degree in architecture, and I went
to law school with the intent to be a contruction/development lawyer. However I was lucky enough to be hired
by a bankruptcy judge in 1988 and found bankruptcy law to be a great fit for me.
I worked for some excellent bankruptcy lawyers before opening my own practice in 1993.
I handled Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, worked for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy Trustee, but I liked representing consumers and small
businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 the best. I love the interaction with my clients and making a difference in their
lives.