Patricia Susi
Principal
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Professional Overview
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Law Practice
Tricia is one of two principals responsible for the family law practice at CHGO. She represents clients in all matters relating to family law, including dissolutions of marriage, legal separations, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, establishment of paternity and child custody and support, motions to modify, enforce and compel compliance with family law judgments, adult abuse and child abuse proceedings and appeals of family law matters.
On June 26, 2019, Tricia expanded and enhanced her practice by receiving her certification in mediation training through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Adding mediation to her practice will allow her to better serve her clients and provide cost effective, solution oriented services to couples seeking resolution of their family law disputes.
Leadership Roles & Activities
Member of the Board of Directors, Curtis, Heinz, Garrett, & O’Keefe (2015 to Present)
Committee member, Missouri Bar Family Law Section Continued Legal Education Planning (2012-2015)
Missouri Bar Family Law Section Executive Council – Southern District of Missouri (2011-2014)
Various leadership roles in the Women’s Lawyers Association of Greater St. Louis, including President (2005-2010)
Former Chair of the Family & Juvenile Law Section of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (2003-2004)
Professional Contributions & Honors
The Best Lawyers designation in America 2018 in the field of Family Law
Certification as a Fellow in The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
Recognized by the Political Science Chapter of the University of Missouri – St. Louis Alumni Association for outstanding achievement as a Distinguished Alumnus (2014)
Recognized as a “Rising Star” by the Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers (2009-2012)
Received the Award of Merit from the Young Lawyers’ Division of the Bar Association of Greater St. Louis (2004)
Presentations & Publication
The American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys and The Missouri Bar – Presenter, Advanced Family Law Symposium: Advocacy & the Power of Persuasion, Presenting Child-Centered Parenting Plans – St. Louis and Kansas City (Spring 2019)
Missouri Chapter of The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts – Co-Presenter, The “Whats, Whens and Hows” of Presumption in Missouri Family Law, Part II – Presumptions in Child Support (Winter 2018)
National Business Institute – Presenter, Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals (Summer 2018)
National Business Institute – Co-presenter, Discovering Hidden Assets in Divorce (Summer 2015)
Missouri Bar Family Law Conference – Co-presenter, Child Support: What is it for? What does it include? How do you pay for it? (Summer 2014)
Missouri Bar Small & Solo Firm Conference – Co-presenter, Getting “Divorced” When You’ve Never Been Married (Summer 2012)
Missouri Bar Small & Solo Firm Conference – Co-presenter, Together Again in Bankruptcy After Divorce (Summer 2012)
The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence, Missouri Bar Journal, vol. 54, no. 5, p. 231-235 (September-October 1998)
Professional Overview
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Law Practice
Tricia is one of two principals responsible for the family law practice at CHGO. She represents clients in all matters relating to family law, including dissolutions of marriage, legal separations, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, establishment of paternity and child custody and support, motions to modify, enforce and compel compliance with family law judgments, adult abuse and child abuse proceedings and appeals of family law matters.
On June 26, 2019, Tricia expanded and enhanced her practice by receiving her certification in mediation training through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Adding mediation to her practice will allow her to better serve her clients and provide cost effective, solution oriented services to couples seeking resolution of their family law disputes.
Leadership Roles & Activities
Member of the Board of Directors, Curtis, Heinz, Garrett, & O’Keefe (2015 to Present)
Committee member, Missouri Bar Family Law Section Continued Legal Education Planning (2012-2015)
Missouri Bar Family Law Section Executive Council – Southern District of Missouri (2011-2014)
Various leadership roles in the Women’s Lawyers Association of Greater St. Louis, including President (2005-2010)
Former Chair of the Family & Juvenile Law Section of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (2003-2004)
Professional Contributions & Honors
The Best Lawyers designation in America 2018 in the field of Family Law
Certification as a Fellow in The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
Recognized by the Political Science Chapter of the University of Missouri – St. Louis Alumni Association for outstanding achievement as a Distinguished Alumnus (2014)
Recognized as a “Rising Star” by the Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers (2009-2012)
Received the Award of Merit from the Young Lawyers’ Division of the Bar Association of Greater St. Louis (2004)
Presentations & Publication
The American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys and The Missouri Bar – Presenter, Advanced Family Law Symposium: Advocacy & the Power of Persuasion, Presenting Child-Centered Parenting Plans – St. Louis and Kansas City (Spring 2019)
Missouri Chapter of The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts – Co-Presenter, The “Whats, Whens and Hows” of Presumption in Missouri Family Law, Part II – Presumptions in Child Support (Winter 2018)
National Business Institute – Presenter, Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals (Summer 2018)
National Business Institute – Co-presenter, Discovering Hidden Assets in Divorce (Summer 2015)
Missouri Bar Family Law Conference – Co-presenter, Child Support: What is it for? What does it include? How do you pay for it? (Summer 2014)
Missouri Bar Small & Solo Firm Conference – Co-presenter, Getting “Divorced” When You’ve Never Been Married (Summer 2012)
Missouri Bar Small & Solo Firm Conference – Co-presenter, Together Again in Bankruptcy After Divorce (Summer 2012)
The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence, Missouri Bar Journal, vol. 54, no. 5, p. 231-235 (September-October 1998)
Professional Overview
Law Practice
Tricia is one of two principals responsible for the family law practice at CHGO. She represents clients in all matters relating to family law, including dissolutions of marriage, legal separations, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, establishment of paternity and child custody and support, motions to modify, enforce and compel compliance with family law judgments, adult abuse and child abuse proceedings and appeals of family law matters.
On June 26, 2019, Tricia expanded and enhanced her practice by receiving her certification in mediation training through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Adding mediation to her practice will allow her to better serve her clients and provide cost effective, solution oriented services to couples seeking resolution of their family law disputes.
Presentations & Publication
The American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys and The Missouri Bar – Presenter, Advanced Family Law Symposium: Advocacy & the Power of Persuasion, Presenting Child-Centered Parenting Plans – St. Louis and Kansas City (Spring 2019)
Missouri Chapter of The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts – Co-Presenter, The “Whats, Whens and Hows” of Presumption in Missouri Family Law, Part II – Presumptions in Child Support (Winter 2018)
National Business Institute – Presenter, Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals (Summer 2018)
National Business Institute – Co-presenter, Discovering Hidden Assets in Divorce (Summer 2015)
Missouri Bar Family Law Conference – Co-presenter, Child Support: What is it for? What does it include? How do you pay for it? (Summer 2014)
Missouri Bar Small & Solo Firm Conference – Co-presenter, Getting “Divorced” When You’ve Never Been Married (Summer 2012)
Missouri Bar Small & Solo Firm Conference – Co-presenter, Together Again in Bankruptcy After Divorce (Summer 2012)
The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence, Missouri Bar Journal, vol. 54, no. 5, p. 231-235 (September-October 1998)
Professional Contributions & Honors
The Best Lawyers designation in America 2018 in the field of Family Law
Certification as a Fellow in The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
Recognized by the Political Science Chapter of the University of Missouri – St. Louis Alumni Association for outstanding achievement as a Distinguished Alumnus (2014)
Recognized as a “Rising Star” by the Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers (2009-2012)
Received the Award of Merit from the Young Lawyers’ Division of the Bar Association of Greater St. Louis (2004)
Leadership Roles & Activities
Member of the Board of Directors, Curtis, Heinz, Garrett, & O’Keefe (2015 to Present)
Committee member, Missouri Bar Family Law Section Continued Legal Education Planning (2012-2015)
Missouri Bar Family Law Section Executive Council – Southern District of Missouri (2011-2014)
Various leadership roles in the Women’s Lawyers Association of Greater St. Louis, including President (2005-2010)
Former Chair of the Family & Juvenile Law Section of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (2003-2004)
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Recent News
CHGO Law Attorneys Announced as Super Lawyers 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Robert Jones Reelected to Missouri Bar Board of Governors
Aug 19, 2024
Edward Sluys Named One of the 25 Best Attorneys for 2024 by Small Business Monthly
Aug 13, 2024
Stephanie Karr Elected as 2nd Vice President of the Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Jul 13, 2024
Kevin O’Keefe Receives Fred Boeckmann Longevity Award
Jul 13, 2024
Practice Areas
Business Transactions and Disputes
Business Transactions and Disputes
Criminal and Traffic Matters
Education Law
Employment Law
Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities
Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate
Family Law
Local Government Law
Mediation and Arbitration
Personal Injury, Malpractice and Workers' Compensation Litigation
Real Estate and Construction Law
Recent News
CHGO Law Attorneys Announced as Super Lawyers 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Robert Jones Reelected to Missouri Bar Board of Governors
Aug 19, 2024
Edward Sluys Named One of the 25 Best Attorneys for 2024 by Small Business Monthly
Aug 13, 2024
Stephanie Karr Elected as 2nd Vice President of the Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Jul 13, 2024
Kevin O’Keefe Receives Fred Boeckmann Longevity Award
Jul 13, 2024
Practice Areas
Business Transactions and Disputes
Business Transactions and Disputes
Criminal and Traffic Matters
Education Law
Employment Law
Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities
Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate
Family Law
Local Government Law
Mediation and Arbitration
Personal Injury, Malpractice and Workers' Compensation Litigation
Real Estate and Construction Law
Recent News
CHGO Law Attorneys Announced as Super Lawyers 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Robert Jones Reelected to Missouri Bar Board of Governors
Aug 19, 2024
Edward Sluys Named One of the 25 Best Attorneys for 2024 by Small Business Monthly
Aug 13, 2024
Stephanie Karr Elected as 2nd Vice President of the Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Jul 13, 2024
Kevin O’Keefe Receives Fred Boeckmann Longevity Award
Jul 13, 2024
Practice Areas
Business Transactions and Disputes
Business Transactions and Disputes
Criminal and Traffic Matters
Education Law
Employment Law
Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities
Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate
Family Law
Local Government Law
Mediation and Arbitration
Personal Injury, Malpractice and Workers' Compensation Litigation
Real Estate and Construction Law