Susan G. Bluer

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Susan G. Bluer

4.6
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 39 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment

222 Sutter Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA

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About Susan

Biography

Are you having a problem at work? Let me assist you in getting the outcome you need quickly.

With over 28 years of experience representing both employers and employees Susan is the right choice

Have you been treated unfairly/differently because of your race, gender, age, etc.? Call Susan.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

Severance review and negotiations, Employment Contract and Offer letter negotiations, Reasonable Accommodation advice, Investigations, Retaliation advice, Wage and Hour claims and representation.

39 years

40%
Discrimination 20%

20%
Sexual Harassment 20%

20%
Wrongful Termination 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022

Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bluer & Bluer, LLP

222 Sutter Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA, 94108

bluerlaw.com/susan-bluer/

Susan G. Bluer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by William | August 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Extra Severance- Excellent Job!

I cannot recommend Attorney Susan Bluer highly enough. I hired Ms. Bluer to handle my severance negotiation, and she exceeded all expectations. From the outset, Ms. Bluer was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in my case. She patiently answered my questions, ensuring I understood ...every step of the legal process. Ms. Bleur's negotiation skills are second to none. She secured a severance package that was eight times the initial offer. I am beyond grateful for her dedication and advocacy. If you're facing a legal challenge, do not hesitate to contact Attorney Bluer. She is a true champion for her clients, and I'm so thankful I had her on my side.

Susan Bluer

Replied last August 23, 2024

William was an awesome Client and I am so happy he is pleased.

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Job exit severance

Susan did a fantastic job in negotiating a severance for my job exit. She is quick, concise and to the point, as well as fiscally responsible in her proceedings. Susan advised timing when to resign and type of communication. She established a solid ground with my employer and able to deal respectfull...y but strongly.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Susan's amazing!

I went to Susan during a very difficult time with a situation at work. She was unbelievably helpful in explaining how things were going to work and the steps I needed to take. She was also very supportive in helping me get through everything. I got a very positive outcome and I know that it was entir...ely because of Susan.

Posted by Soo | June 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Highly recommended

I found Susan through the San Francisco Bar Association’s referral program to protect my rights against a wrongful termination of my employment. Words cannot describe how appreciative I am to get a consultation from her. If anyone needed a legal counsel on an employment case, I would STRONGLY recomme...nd Susan without hesitation for the following reasons. Most of all, Susan is a compassionate listener and an excellent attorney who truly understands your goals and goes above and beyond for you. She genuinely empathized with my feelings and carefully listened to my story and concerns. As a result, she was able to negotiate for a creative and unique severance package that suit my situation better within less than a week! Secondly, Susan is considerate of your time and responds to you and your opposing lawyer’s requests/inquiries in such a timely manner. On average, she replied within 30 minutes (mostly less than 5 minutes!!). Whenever I had a question about my case, she always made time to talk to me (even when she was out of town). Last but not least, anyone seeking for a legal counsel may be worried about $$ charged by his/her lawyer. Susan, however, was always upfront and honest about the fees. I appreciate her honesty and professionalism. — Thank you so much for your help Susan! I am truly grateful to know you and I hope other people like me could get help from you too! :)

Posted by Samantha | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Compassionate, effective, and empowering legal representation. Susan Bluer is a dream come true of an attorney!

I had an overwhelmingly positive experience being represented by Susan Bluer. She advocated for me in a work harassment scenario, in which it took me longer than the statute of limitations to seek legal counsel. That did not stop her from successfully and efficiently advocating for an agreement with ...the corporation I was leaving that would give me a year's worth of therapy funds, and additional funds for emotional distress. I hired Susan in a moment when I felt powerless and degraded, and she managed to prop me up with clear communication, answering all my questions and keeping me on track in the midst of an emotionally overwhelming legal process. She worked efficiently and professionally, and was very clear about the amount of time she would need from the beginning, showing me that she really cared about working out a just solution while being respectful and transparent about the hours and compensation required. Not only did she successfully work with the corporation's legal team to pay me the full amount she requested (and was also fully transparent about how she was determining the amount she thought I was owed), but she also really took to heart my concerns about how restrictive the legal agreement was for what I would be able to share about my experiences leading up to seeking counsel, and advocated for an adjustment of the wording into something that I felt comfortable signing. That meant a lot to me, as I did not want to leave the situation feeling like I had a threat looming over my head as I continued to process what I had experienced. Her work, and the friendly, compassionate, professionalism she showed me made a huge impact on me. Thanks to Susan, I now feel empowered and compensated for damages, and I would recommend her services wholeheartedly to anyone!

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Susan G. Bluer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Gluck

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan is a very experienced labor and employment lawyer, and brings her deep knowledge of the employer's side to her representation of employee clients. (She still works for employers as well.) She is super-articulate and understanding. Empathy is a key quality for lawyers, and Susan has it. I endorse Susan Bluer."

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Joseph Creitz

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan is a talented and dogged advocate for her clients. Her skills as a litigator are well known and respected, but it is her commitment to the well being of her clients that really sets her apart. I endorse her gladly."

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Garry Mathiason

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Susan Bluer is a first class attorney who provides quality representation for her clients. She will aggressively litigate when needed, but she keenly recognizes this is not always in the client’s best interests. Her legal advice and recommended solutions are customized for each client. I have found Susan to be very skilled, professional, understanding, and practical. She is very knowledgeable regarding employment law and the challenges of today’s workplace."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Other

"Aggressive representation and a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sheryl Traum

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan Bluer is a smart and experienced attorney for employment related legal issues. She is especially good at making a quick assessment of her client's legal needs and working quickly to get their issues resolved as efficiently as possible. I highly recommend Susan to people who are having issues with their employment, or who have been unjustly fired or disciplined. She is excellent."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, Bluer & Bluer, LLP

Associations

2009 - Present

Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom

Member, Judiciary Committee

2001 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

2001 - Present

San Francisco Lawyer Referral Service

Member

2009 - 2012

Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom

Board Member

2009 - 2012

Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom

Chair, Judiciary Committee

2001 - 2003

California Women Lawyers

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Molly Martell v. Genomic Health

Confidential

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Education

1986

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of California, Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

CPUC Utilities Supplier Diversity Program

Elimination of Sexual Orientation Bias

Publications

1998

California Labor & Employment Law Quarterly After Ellen, What Next?: Understanding and Responding to Sexual Orientation Bias in the Workplace

1998

California Lawyer Magazine Eliminating Sexual Orientation Bias

Languages

Mandarin

Activity

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