About Susan
Susan Long is a dedicated bankruptcy attorney based in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Since 2007, she has been practicing law in New Jersey, focusing on bankruptcy, reorganization, and creditors' rights. Her experience allows her to represent clients, including creditors, businesses, and individuals. In December 2023, she took a significant step in her career by joining Genova Burns LLC as Counsel in their bankruptcy practice. This move marks a new chapter in her professional journey, enhancing her ability to serve clients in complex financial situations.
Long earned her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law, a prestigious institution known for its rigorous legal training. Her legal career began in public service, where she served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey. In this role, she represented the state before the Appellate Division of the Superior Court, gaining invaluable courtroom experience. This background laid the foundation for her later work in private practice, where she has focused on helping clients handle the details of bankruptcy law. Operating her own firm, The Law Offices of Susan S.
Long, in Ridgewood, she developed a reputation for her understanding of out-of-court resolutions and asserting creditors' rights. Her practice encompasses a range of proceedings, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, as well as Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors. This breadth of experience enables her to support debtors through court-guided restructuring and liquidation processes effectively. In addition to her legal practice, Long is an active member of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey. She has contributed to the legal community by presenting and speaking on various bankruptcy-related topics, sharing her insights and expertise with fellow practitioners.
Her commitment to education and advocacy in the field of bankruptcy law reflects her dedication to staying current with evolving legal standards and practices. Long is also a strong proponent of pro bono services, dedicating her time to assist those in need. Her efforts in this area have not gone unnoticed; she earned the Equal Justice Medal in both 2019 and 2025 for her outstanding contributions to providing legal assistance to underserved populations. Through her work, Susan Long continues to make a meaningful impact in the field of bankruptcy law, advocating for her clients while also championing justice and equality in the legal system.