Susan Hanley Tilton, Insurance Attorney in Vienna, Virginia
Over 39 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury
Vienna, VA
Practicing insurance in Vienna since 1987.
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- Years practicing
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Susan Hanley Tilton is an attorney based in Vienna, VA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Susan has over 39 years of legal experience.
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- Vienna, VA
- Experience
- over 39 years
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- Insurance · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Vienna, VA.
- Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Susan Hanley Tilton: Susan Hanley Tilton is an attorney based in Vienna, VA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Susan has over 39 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Susan takes on
Susan concentrates on insurance, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Insurance cases in Vienna, Virginia
Susan takes insurance matters in Vienna, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Vienna, Virginia
Susan takes medical malpractice matters in Vienna, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Vienna, Virginia
Susan takes personal injury matters in Vienna, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Susan Hanley Tilton — insurance lawyer in Vienna
Susan Hanley Tilton is an attorney based in Vienna, VA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Susan has over 39 years of legal experience.
Susan Hanley Tilton is a lawyer practicing insurance defense (personal injury), medical malpractice law. Susan Hanley received a M.D. degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 1975, and has been licensed for 39 years. Susan Hanley practices in Vienna, VA.
Susan's approach to insurance cases
Susan Hanley Tilton is a lawyer practicing insurance defense (personal injury), medical malpractice law. Susan Hanley received a M.D. degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 1975, and has been licensed for 39 years. Susan Hanley practices in Vienna, VA.
Clients Susan works with
Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in Vienna and the surrounding Virginia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
College of William & Mary
J.D. · 1987
Baylor College of Medicine
M.D. Mount · 1975
Jurisdictions
Susan's state bar admissions
Washington
1992 · ACTIVE
Kansas
1989 · ACTIVE
Colorado
1989 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1988 · ACTIVE
Virginia
1987 · ACTIVE
Susan studied at J.D. in College of William & Mary and M.D. Mount in Baylor College of Medicine.
Law school and academic background
Susan completed J.D. in College of William & Mary and M.D. Mount in Baylor College of Medicine. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Susan Hanley Tilton's office in Vienna
Susan's primary office is at 2011 Spring Branch Dr, Vienna, VA, 22181-2975. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Susan Hanley Tilton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Vienna, Virginia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Susan
Susan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Susan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Susan Hanley Tilton
How much does it cost to hire Susan for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Susan offer a free consultation?
Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Susan's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Virginia typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Susan take my case if I'm outside Vienna?
Susan is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Susan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Susan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Susan accepting new insurance clients right now?
Susan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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