LAWYER PROFILE

David Sussman

USA 2026

Duane Morris LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

New Jersey

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Duane Morris LLP

Practice Areas

David A. Sussman chairs the firm's Investment Funds practice and serves as a team lead for its Private Equity industry group. He also is a member of the firm's governing Partners Board and is managing partner of Duane Morris' Northern New Jersey office. Mr. Sussman’s practice focuses on private equity. He regularly counsels sponsors of investment funds in connection with their fund offerings, including advising on fund terms and negotiating with high net worth and institutional investors. He also counsels investors in connection with their private equity fund investments, as well as purchases and sales of private equity fund interests on the secondary market.

Career

Duane Morris LLP: Partner, 2013-present; Day Pitney LLP: Partner, 2006-2013, Associate, 2000-2005; Lum, Danzis, Drasco, Positan & Kleinberg LLP: Associate, 1997-2000.

Personal

New York University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 2001; New England School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1996; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1992

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - New Jersey

Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Sussman is regularly sought after by private equity funds to advise on tax planning. He also assists businesses with tax strategy and operational matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David learns quickly and provides excellent advice that has stood up to scrutiny.
TaxChambers Guide to the USA
His level of sophistication is evident in how he breaks down complex issues, offering multiple perspectives and practical strategies that give us the confidence that we’re making the best decisions.
TaxChambers Guide to the USA