Susan Dixon, Employment Attorney in Stamford, Connecticut
Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax
PartneratFinn Dixon & Herling LLP
Stamford, CT
Practicing employment in Stamford since 1981.
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Susan Dixon is a partner based in Stamford, CT. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax. Susan has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Finn Dixon & Herling LLP.
- Based in
- Stamford, CT
- Experience
- over 45 years
- Known for
- Employment · Employment Contracts · Tax
- Handles Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax matters from Stamford, CT.
- Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Susan Dixon: Susan Dixon is a partner based in Stamford, CT. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax. Susan has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Finn Dixon & Herling LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Susan takes on
Susan concentrates on employment, employment contracts, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment Contracts
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Employment cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Susan takes employment matters in Stamford, Connecticut. 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.
Employment Contracts cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Susan takes employment contracts matters in Stamford, Connecticut. 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.
Tax cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Susan takes tax matters in Stamford, Connecticut. 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 Dixon — employment lawyer in Stamford
Susan Dixon is a partner based in Stamford, CT. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax. Susan has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Finn Dixon & Herling LLP.
Susan Dixon is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, tax, executive compensation and 2 other areas of law. Susan received a B.S. degree from New York University in 1989, and has been licensed for 45 years. Susan practices at Finn Dixon & Herling LLP in Stamford, CT.
Susan's approach to employment cases
Susan Dixon is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, tax, executive compensation and 2 other areas of law. Susan received a B.S. degree from New York University in 1989, and has been licensed for 45 years. Susan practices at Finn Dixon & Herling LLP in Stamford, CT.
Who Susan represents
Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, employment contracts, and tax matters in Stamford and the surrounding Connecticut area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Columbia University
J.D. · 1996
New York University
B.S. · 1989
Jurisdictions
Susan's state bar admissions
New York
1997 · ACTIVE
Connecticut
1981 · ACTIVE
Susan studied at J.D. in Columbia University and B.S. in New York University.
Law school and academic background
Susan completed J.D. in Columbia University and B.S. in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Susan Dixon's office in Stamford
Susan's primary office is at 177 Broad Street, 15th Floor, Stamford, CT, 06901-2048. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
177 Broad Street, 15th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901-2048
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How to hire Susan Dixon — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment 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 employment attorney in Stamford, Connecticut
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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 employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Susan Dixon
How much does it cost to hire Susan for a employment 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 employment attorneys offer free consults — check Susan's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Connecticut typically take?
Simple employment 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 Stamford?
Susan is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut 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 employment 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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