Susan M. Weaver

Years of experience in Cleveland, Lorain and Medina and a prior career in social work have given Susan the insight and sensitivity to understand her client's needs. Whether you're looking for a divorce attorney, a seasoned child custody lawyer, a family law attorney or you need help with parenting and visitation issues, Susan has expertise in these and other areas of practice. Among Ohio attorneys, her skill as a family divorce attorney and her knowledge of the Ohio child support and family law system is second to none. Divorce, as well as other aspects of family law can be difficult for all parties concerned. Susan is an experienced family law lawyer who has repeatedly proven that she is a cut above the average divorce lawyer.

Philosophy

To Susan Weaver, being an attorney is a profession, not a business. She is a vigorous advocate for her clients, providing quality personalized legal services to individuals, families, and small businesses. Years of experience and a prior career in social work have given Susan the insight and sensitivity to understand her client's needs.

Susan is focused on both the legal and emotional needs of her clients. Particularly in divorce cases, she makes sure her client maintains a sense of control throughout the entire process through laying out options, pointing out choices, and making recommendations along the way.

As a member of The Center for Principled Family Advocacy, she is committed to restoring dignity and reducing the pain for those directly involved in family disputes. She believes an adversarial divorce does not really serve anyone.

Profile

Areas of Practice:
Family Law, Basic Estate Planning, Criminal Law and General Civil Practice

 

Admitted:
Ohio 1980

 

Education:
Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, OH
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 1976
M.S.S.A., Masters in Social Service Administration
Major: Social Work

 

Published Works:
Feasibility Study on Emergency Shelter for Families
Getting Out, A Divorce Manual for Women, 1982
Getting Out, A Divorce Manual for Men, 1984

 

Honors:
One of Cleveland's Most Influential Women - Northern Ohio Live, 1983

 

Affiliations:
Cuyahoga County Bar Association
Chairperson, Committee on Lawyer/Client Relations 1995-1998
Ohio Women's Political Caucus, State Chair,1983 - 1985
Cuyahoga County Bar Association, 1984 Trustee, Section of Domestic Relations
Member of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy

 

Past Positions:
Divorce Equity Inc., Executive Director, 1982 - 1985
Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court, Director, Legal Department, 1980 - 1982
Federation for Community Planning, Associate Planner, 1979 - 1980
Department of Human Services, Child Protective Services, Supervisor, 1976 - 1978

 

Other:
Featured speaker at the Academy of Continuing Legal Education - Cancun, Mexico - 2002