Suzanne Cherot

Suzanne Cherot is a seasoned attorney. She has a distinguished career in real estate and commercial transactions. She has represented both private and public entities. Her practice has focused on negotiating and structuring complex real estate deals. Ms. Cherot has represented two public housing authorities in tax credit projects for low-income housing. This shows her commitment to community development and support.

She is an expert in real estate investments, including mobile home parks, buying and financing shopping centers, residential subdivisions, and commercial buildings. In business law, Ms. Cherot has bought and sold retail and wholesale businesses and handled complex deals for small and large clients.

In addition to structuring these deals, she has formed the appropriate corporate and LLC entities, strategically positioning each one for success in real estate development and property management. Leveraging Ms. Cherot’s business expertise, her clients’ ventures now rest on a strong legal and operational foundation that supports long-term growth, stability, and profitability.

Ms. Cherot was the managing shareholder of her firm for over a decade. This showed her leadership and deep understanding of the firm’s operations and law. Her time in management shows she can guide her firm through growth and legal challenges.

Ms. Cherot, a University of Kansas graduate, got her J.D. in 1972 and her B.A. in 1970. She is admitted to practice in Alaska, D.C., and before the U.S. Supreme Court. This reflects her broad qualifications and national reach in legal practice.

Ms. Cherot also handles business torts and commercial litigation. She specializes in corporations, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions. Suzanne Cherot’s career blends top legal skills with a focus on results. She aims to improve her clients’ operations and finances.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot
• Member, Alaska Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts

Licensed State

• Alaska
• District of Columbia

Education

• The University of Kansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Kansas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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