Partner
Todd H. Surden
Practice Areas
- Creditor’s Rights and Bankruptcy
- Litigation
Todd Surden is a real estate, business, and bankruptcy litigation attorney who has earned a reputation for his creative, cost-effective solutions for his clients. He works with developers, landlords, real estate owners and investors, banks and lenders, property managers, business owners, and debt buyers in matters involving lease enforcement, real estate title, construction disputes, foreclosure, liens, creditor’s rights, receivership, condemnation, code enforcement, commercial contracts, and insurance. He has extensive commercial litigation experience in federal, state, and bankruptcy court.
Representative Experience
- Secured a seven-figure money judgment for accelerated rent for an office landlord against a lease guarantor
- Achieved a judgment denying a debtor’s bankruptcy discharge of foreign creditor’s $700,000 claim after a week-long adversary proceeding trial involving non-domestic witnesses, bank records, and real estate documents
- Obtained a defense verdict for a gas supplier against a multi-million dollar personal injury claim after a two-week jury trial
Education
- Villanova University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004
- Columbia University, B.A., Political Science, 2001
- Jewish Theological Seminary, B.A., Modern Jewish Studies, 2001
Publications
- Contributor, For the Defense, Equipment Leasing News
Industry Engagement
- Presenter, continuing education seminars
- Secretary, Cobb County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
- Atlanta Black-Jewish Coalition
- Board of Directors, Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta
- President, Congregation Etz Chaim, Marietta, Georgia
Awards
- 40 under 40 Jewish Leaders, Atlanta Jewish Times (2014)
Fun Stuff
Todd is a native of Philadelphia and a die-hard fan of Philly sports. Todd enjoys cooking, Peloton rides, 80’s music, and spending time with his wife and two boys.