Susan concentrates in the defense of professionals, including attorneys, accountants, real estate professionals, insurance brokers and agents, and others, as well as employment law and complex tort claims resulting in personal injury, wrongful death and property damage. During more than 30 years of practice, Susan has successfully handled hundreds of claims to advantageous resolution by agreement, dismissal, mediation, arbitration and, where necessary, trial and/or appeal to conclusion in state and federal courts. She also provides mediation and arbitration services for other parties’ disputes and mentors young lawyers in the business and practice of law.
Susan represents professionals and corporations in claims arising out of public accountancy, legal services, employment and business practices, real estate transactions, bad faith claims, litigation, wrongful discharge, toxic torts, consumer and industrial products, asbestos, breast implants, food additives and many other products. She also represents property owners, managers, housing authorities and municipalities in a variety of premises liability matters, including lead poisoning, negligent security, sexual abuse, construction, negligent supervision, slip and fall and dram shop claims.
Susan writes and lectures frequently to bar and professional groups, including national conferences of the American Bar Association and other national industry groups.