Porter Wright elevates Sue Cliffel to Partner-in-Charge in Cincinnati

Porter Wright is proud to announce the appointment of attorney Sue Cliffel as the new partner-in-charge of the firm’s Cincinnati office, effective June 17, 2024.

“We are delighted to call Sue our new partner-in-charge in Cincinnati,” notes Bob Tannous, Porter Wright’s managing partner. “Her legal talent, leadership skills, and dedication to the Cincinnati community will foster collaboration and continued success for our clients, team, and the local organizations we support across southwestern Ohio.”

Sue has been practicing law for over two decades and has been with the firm since 2016. Her practice spans transactional matters and litigation, with her transactional work focusing on real estate and equipment finance, as well as bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. She advises and represents financial institutions in a broad range of litigation matters, including the United States Bankruptcy Code and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Sue also counsels companies and individual owners in the construction industry on matters related to mechanics’ liens and litigation.

“I am excited for this new opportunity to build and grow the firm’s presence in the Cincinnati market,” shares Sue. “It is an honor to lead this extraordinarily talented team of attorneys as we continue to provide outstanding legal services to our clients.”

Sue is named to The Best Lawyers in America. She received her law degree from The Ohio State University and her B.A. from Cornell University.