Susan Usatine
About Susan Usatine
Susan Usatine is a lawyer based in Hackensack, NJ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Susan Usatine is recognized in the following practice area:
- Hackensack, New Jersey
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Cole Schotz PC
Education: Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Hackensack, NJ
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