Susan Cipione

Susan Cipione is a highly accomplished attorney with extensive experience in real estate, finance, and commercial transactions. She advises borrowers, buyers, sellers, investors, developers, landlords, and tenants on a broad range of legal matters involving leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, development, and regulatory compliance. Her strategic approach helps clients manage risk and close complex deals with confidence.

Susan began her academic path at Texas A&M University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1990. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 2006. Her education laid the foundation for her ability to approach legal challenges with both analytical insight and practical solutions. She is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas.

Susan is a commercial real estate attorney with deep experience in entity formation, property development, and secured real estate finance. She also advises on public finance, securitizations, and complex bond transactions. Financial institutions often rely on Susan as indenture trustee counsel, turning to her for sophisticated guidance on high-value transactions that require precise legal structuring and a strong command of regulatory compliance.

Susan has received several prestigious honors, including her recognition in Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law in both 2024 and 2025. She was named to Lawdragon® 500 Leading Dealmakers in America in 2024 and is a 2025 Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers® (ACREL), reflecting her excellence and leadership in the field.

Susan contributes actively to the legal community through speaking engagements and involvement in professional organizations. She has spoken at industry conferences and served as an adjunct professor at SMU Law School, co-teaching “Real Estate Transactions” in 2016. Her professional affiliations include the Dallas Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, National Association of Bond Lawyers®, and Dallas Women Lawyers Association®.

Susan Cipione continues to provide reliable legal guidance that helps clients achieve their business goals while navigating legal complexity. Her reputation for excellence and integrity makes her a trusted advisor in the evolving world of real estate and finance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Thalheimer, Cipione, Whelan & Morgan PLLC
• Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers
• Member, Dallas Women Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas A&M University
  BS in Psychology

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