Attorneys


Susan Fuhrer Reiter



Partner

Susan Reiter has been representing creditors in both commercial and consumer matters for over 20 years. Her practice takes her to bankruptcy court and state courts throughout Northwestern Pennsylvania.  

Ms. Reiter's practice includes all aspects of creditors' rights representation, from business bankruptcy reorganizations to residential mortgage foreclosures.  Ms. Reiter's client base is diverse.  She represents financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions, commercial landlords, trade creditors, and private individuals. 

Representing creditors has required Ms. Reiter to interface with related practices, such as commercial transactions, general commercial litigation, and real estate.  She has represented business and individual clients in commercial disputes over leases and contracts, mechanics' lien claims, and claims involving fraud and/or conversion.   

As a member of the legal community, Ms. Reiter has volunteered her time to various bar association educational and charitable programs.  She has served on numerous boards and advisory committees for various charitable organizations.  She has also participated in panel discussions and other programs designed to educate and assist women business owners.  Ms. Reiter is also an avid sports fan.


Undergraduate School

  • B.S. - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 1976

Graduate School

  • M. Ed. - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 1977

Law School

  • J.D. - University of Pittsburgh School of Law - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 1985

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

  • Pennsylvania Supreme Court
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Judicial Clerkships

  • Honorable Jess S. Jiuliante, Erie County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas

Memberships & Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Erie County Bar Association, Past Chairperson, Bankruptcy Committee
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Western Pennsylvania Chapter, Board Member
  • Member, AthenaPowerlink® Advisory Panel

Noteworthy

  • Frequent presenter at Allegheny County Bankruptcy Symposium
  • Faculty member at the annual PBI Bankruptcy Institute September, 2008
  • Authored and presented the bankruptcy portion of the 2008 ECBA practicum program.