Edie Sussman, Landlord/Tenant Attorney in Santa Rosa, California

Edie concentrates on landlord/tenant and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Edie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Landlord/Tenant

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• Personal Injury

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Edie's primary office is at 144 S E St Ste 206, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404-4794. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new landlord/tenant attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Edie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Edie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in landlord/tenant practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Edie for a landlord/tenant case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Edie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Edie offer a free consultation?

  Edie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Edie's office. Some landlord/tenant attorneys offer free consults — check Edie's current terms during booking.

• How long do landlord/tenant cases in California typically take?

  Simple landlord/tenant 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. Edie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Edie take my case if I'm outside Santa Rosa?

  Edie is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Edie 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 Edie?

  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. Edie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Edie accepting new landlord/tenant clients right now?

  Edie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.