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Suzanne Cates Managing Partner | Legal Husk Ashburn, Virginia
Suzanne Cates serves as the Managing Partner of Legal Husk, where she leads the firm’s strategic operations and oversees the development of high-caliber litigation support services. Based in Ashburn, Virginia, Ms. Cates brings over 15 years of experience in civil litigation, with a distinguished career spanning both state and federal courts.
Ms. Cates is widely recognized for her meticulous legal drafting, procedural expertise, and commitment to delivering practical, results-driven solutions for clients. Under her leadership, Legal Husk has become a trusted provider of court-ready documents, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and other pretrial filings. Her work reflects a dedication to streamlining litigation through innovation, precision, and accessibility.
As Managing Partner, Ms. Cates ensures that every motion produced by Legal Husk adheres to the highest professional standards and aligns with the procedural expectations of the courts. Her vision is to empower legal professionals and self-represented litigants alike by providing expertly crafted documents at transparent, flat-fee pricing.
Ms. Cates is committed to advancing the legal profession through excellence in motion practice, and she continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of litigation support.
Experience
Legal Husk – Ashburn, Virginia
Managing Partner | 2019 – Present
Oversees the development and execution of litigation support services for solo attorneys, firms, and pro se litigants nationwide.
Leads Legal Husk’s drafting team in preparing motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, discovery responses, and pretrial briefs.
Implements legal strategies that improve client outcomes while maintaining cost transparency through flat-fee pricing.
Guides the firm’s legal content development, ensuring compliance with court rules and evolving procedural standards.
Private Practice – Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia
Litigation Attorney | 2008 – 2019
Represented corporate and individual clients in complex civil matters involving contract disputes, tort claims, and regulatory litigation.
Argued dispositive motions and managed all phases of pretrial procedure, including motion practice, discovery strategy, and settlement negotiations.
Recognized for her thorough and persuasive motion practice, resulting in multiple successful summary judgment and dismissal outcomes.
Qualifications
Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia
Admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Extensive experience in civil litigation and pretrial procedure
Skilled in drafting dispositive motions, trial briefs, and court-compliant legal documents
Expert in interpreting and applying the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Proven ability to develop case strategies that lead to early resolution and litigation cost savings
Education
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law
B.A., Political Science, George Washington University (Magna Cum Laude)
Ms. Cates is committed to advancing the legal profession through excellence in motion practice, and she continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of litigation support.
Whether you are dealing with a complex family matter, facing criminal charges, or navigating the intricacies of business law, our mission is to provide you with comprehensive, compassionate, and expert legal guidance.