Suzanne Schiller, Environmental Attorney in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
focused on Environmental and Litigation
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Trusted environmental attorney serving Bala Cynwyd.
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Suzanne Schiller is an attorney based in Bala Cynwyd, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
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- Bala Cynwyd, PENNSYLVANIA
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- Environmental · Litigation
- Handles Environmental and Litigation matters from Bala Cynwyd, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).
About Suzanne Schiller: Suzanne Schiller is an attorney based in Bala Cynwyd, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Suzanne Schiller
Suzanne concentrates on environmental and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Suzanne handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental cases in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Suzanne takes environmental matters in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Suzanne agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Suzanne takes litigation matters in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Suzanne agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Suzanne Schiller — Attorney of Pennsylvania environmental experience
Suzanne Schiller is an attorney based in Bala Cynwyd, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.
Former Chair of the American Bar Association's Superfund and Natural Resources Damages Litigation Committee, Shoshana (Suzanne Ilene) Schiller (she/her) is a partner in the firm’s litigation group, handling a wide range of disputes with particular experience in CERCLA, cost recovery, contribution and real estate litigation. Shoshana is AV® Preeminent® Peer Review Rated* through Martindale-Hubbell® and a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, trying jury and non-jury cases in federal and state courts and arguing before appellate courts, administrative agencies, and hearing boards throughout the country. She is active on the governing councils of the American Bar Association's Section on Environment, Energy and Resources and the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Environmental and Energy Law Section, a frequent speaker at legal and industry conferences and seminars and a regular author on environmental and real estate issues. Her academic writings have been cited in publications such as the Harvard Law Review, Georgetown Law Journal and Emory Law Journal, and by the United States Supreme Court in Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 133 S. Ct. 1351, 1361, 185 L. Ed. 2d 392 (2013).
Shoshana is committed to diversity in the profession and the environmental bar. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Diversity Law Group and past Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Diversity in the Profession Committee. Shoshana is also one of the founders of Women of CERCLA, a nationwide group of women who practice in the Superfund arena, and outside of the legal realm is Co-Chair of the Black-Jewish Alliance of the Anti-Defamation League, Philadelphia Region.
Working with Suzanne on a environmental matter
Former Chair of the American Bar Association's Superfund and Natural Resources Damages Litigation Committee, Shoshana (Suzanne Ilene) Schiller (she/her) is a partner in the firm’s litigation group, handling a wide range of disputes with particular experience in CERCLA, cost recovery, contribution and real estate litigation. Shoshana is AV® Preeminent® Peer Review Rated* through…
Who Suzanne represents
Suzanne reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental and litigation matters in Bala Cynwyd and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Suzanne Schiller's legal education and bar admissions
University of California Hastings College of the Law
J.D. · 1987
Bennington College
B.A. · 1983
Jurisdictions
Suzanne's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania, Pennsy
ACTIVE
New Jersey, New Jers
ACTIVE
California, The Stat
ACTIVE
Suzanne studied at J.D. in University of California Hastings College of the Law and B.A. in Bennington College.
Law school and academic background
Suzanne completed J.D. in University of California Hastings College of the Law and B.A. in Bennington College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Suzanne runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Suzanne Schiller
Suzanne has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Suzanne Schiller in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Suzanne's primary office is at Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, 19004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Suzanne Schiller — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Suzanne usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Suzanne charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Suzanne'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; Suzanne will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental 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 Suzanne
Suzanne discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental 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. Suzanne confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Suzanne's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Suzanne Schiller
How much does it cost to hire Suzanne for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Suzanne walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Suzanne offer a free consultation?
Suzanne charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Suzanne's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Suzanne's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple environmental 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. Suzanne gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Suzanne take my case if I'm outside Bala Cynwyd?
Suzanne is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Suzanne 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 Suzanne?
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. Suzanne will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Suzanne accepting new environmental clients right now?
Suzanne's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Environmental attorneys serving Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania
Suzanne handles environmental matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified environmental attorneys in that community.
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