Susan E. Galvão

Ms. Galvao is a Co-Managing Partner, sits on the Firm’s Executive Committee, and is a member of our Commercial Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, Trusts and Estates Litigation, and Internal Investigations Practice Groups. From 1993 to 1995, she served as a staff attorney for the New York State Court of Appeals.

Ms. Galvao has represented a variety of corporations, banks, insurance companies and individuals in litigation before federal and state trial and appellate courts. She has extensive experience in labor and employment law, internal investigations, appellate practice, Surrogate’s Court practice, and trust and estate litigation, including kinship matters. She also handles complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes, employment litigation, insurance coverage issues and class action defense. She has also argued appeals in the state and federal courts on a broad spectrum of issues.

Professional Recognition and Community Involvement

• New York Super Lawyers, multiple years

• Named to New York Metro Super Lawyers/The Top Women List, multiple years

• Selected as among the “Top Attorneys in Westchester,” by Westchester Magazine, multiple years

• Recognized as among the “Top Women Attorneys in Metro New York,” by The New York Times Magazine, multiple years

• Westchester-Fairfield Association of Corporate Counsel (WESFACCA) lecturer

• Served on Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the 9th Judicial District, appointed by then-Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye of the New York State Court of Appeals