Susan E. Trent

Susan E. Trent is a top attorney. She specializes in commercial and business law. She has vast experience in workouts, bankruptcies, and regulatory compliance. She represents lenders, trade creditors, and suppliers across Indiana. She provides strategic guidance on workouts, loss mitigation, and bankruptcy. Susan advises mortgage lenders on compliance and financial rules. She ensures they meet industry standards while improving efficiency.

A summa cum laude graduate of Indiana University at Bloomington, Susan earned her J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Susan is a thought leader in her field. She often presents at CLE programs across Indiana. She is also a coordinating editor for the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. Her articles in national legal journals prove her deep knowledge of, and fresh insights into, bankruptcy and financial law.

Susan is recognized for her work. She has an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been in Super Lawyers since 2016. She is also in Best Lawyers® for Bankruptcy, Creditor Debtor Rights, Mortgage Banking, and Litigation. In 2020, Susan was the only female attorney in Fort Wayne honored as a “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®. It was for her work in litigation and bankruptcy law.

Beyond her legal practice, Susan supports community initiatives and nonprofits. She uses her skills in governance, compliance, and finance to help local businesses. She is a member of several professional groups. They include the Indiana State Bar Association and the Allen County Bar Association, where she has held leadership roles.

Susan’s broad knowledge of commercial law and her dedication to her field make her a trusted advisor. Businesses and financial institutions seek her for solutions to complex legal issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Rothberg Law Firm
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Allen County Bar Association
• Coordinating Editor, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal
• Member, Phi Beta Kappa

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University, Bloomington
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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