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I joined this firm in 1989 and focus my practice exclusively on workers' compensation cases. I actively fight for the rights of California and Bay Area working men and women; I am a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, and have lectured widely on the subject.
I pride myself for being an active member of the California Applicant Attorneys' Association (CAAA), a statewide association of attorneys representing injured workers. I have served as the past president of CAAA and am a current member of the Board of Governors, the current Chair of the Policy Steering Committee, and the founder of the San Francisco chapter. Our work at CAAA has gone miles in making the lives of workers who suffer work-related injuries and illnesses much better. In July 2016 I was presented with the Eugene Marias Lifetime Achievement Award from CAAA for excellence and dedication in my career representing injured workers.
I am also very proud of receiving an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of lawyers. This is the highest possible rating an attorney can receive, indicating that my peers rank me at the highest levels of professionalism and ethical standards.
Practice areas
36 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, Arabic
Law Offices of Durard McKenna & Borg
2015 Pioneer Court Suite A
San Mateo, CA, 94403-1736
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1985 | 10/27/2020 |
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.
updated on 01/20/2016
This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
Legal answers | 18 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale Hubbell | 2016 |
Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law | State Bar of California | 2016 |
Eugene Marias Lifetime Achievement Award | California Applicants' Attorneys Association | 2016 |
Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers | Martindale Hubbell | 2011 |
Above and Beyond Award | California Applicant's Attorneys Association | 2010 |
Above and Beyond Award | California Applicants Attorneys Association | 2007 |
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Applicant Attorney of the Year | San Francisco Chapter, California Applicants Attorneys Association | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | DuRard, McKenna & Borg | 1990 - Present |
Associate | Law Offices of James Furman | 1985 - 1989 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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California Applicant's Attorneys Association | President | 2007 - Present |
Santa Clara County Bar Association | Member | 1985 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 1985 - Present |
California Applicant's Attorneys Association | President-Elect | 2006 - 2007 |
California Applicant's Attorneys Association | Treasurer | 2005 - 2006 |
California Applicant's Attorneys Association | Secretary | 2004 - 2005 |
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San Francisco Chapter, California Applicant's Attorneys Association | President | 1996 - 1999 |
State Bar of California, Workers Compensation Section | Executive Committee | 1993 - 1996 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of San Francisco School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
Carnegie Mellon University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1981 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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CAAA Winter Convention | Apportionment: Causation-- Has Mrs. Paulsgraff fallen off the train? | 2010 |
CAAA University 3 | The Legal Perspective: Understanding how this differs from the Medical Perspective | 2010 |
CAAA Medical-Legal Seminar | Everything Physicians & Attorneys Need to Know About Apportionment | 2010 |
CAAA Summer Convention | Benson Fallout (The How and Why of Combining Disabilities with Multiple Dates of Injuries) | 2009 |
CAAA Fall Seminar | Where the Rubber Meets the Road | 2009 |
Hawaii Seminar | Trends in Workers' Compensation: Legislative Medical & Legal | 2008 |
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CAAA Summer Convention | EAMS Implementation | 2008 |
Paralegal and Medical Support Staff Seminar | Navigating the New Law | 2005 |
Annual Rating Seminar | Permanent Disability | 2005 |
CAAA University North | Introduction: What is Comp? | 2004 |
CAAA University North | Procedure I and II | 2004 |
Staff Seminar | Seeing a New Client in 2003/Seeing a New Patient in 2003 | 2003 |
CAAA University- North | Procedure I and II | 2002 |
CAAA Unviersity North | Procedure | 2001 |
Annual Rating Seminar | Upper Extremities: Occupational Variants and Writing the Medical Report | 2000 |
Annual Rating Seminar | Medical Report: Lawyers, analytical skills and rating | 2000 |
CAAA Summer Convention | Taking the Treating Doctor Deposition | 1999 |
CAAA Summer Convention | Back to Basics: Basic Settlement | 1996 |
Annual Talk to RSI Group | Workers Compensation Update | N/A |
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Lael Abaya, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 3, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Susan is a consummate professional and genuinely cares about her clients. She is well-respected among her colleagues (on both sides) and judges alike. I recommend her without reservation.
Robert Wyman, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 6, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Sue and I started in this business at the same firm over 20 years ago. Whenever I need a second opinion or just some sound advice I call Sue. She really cares about her clients and works works harder than anyone I know.
Brett Borah, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 15, 2007
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Ms. Borg for over 15 years. She is one of the brightest and most hard working attorneys in the field of w.c. She is well recognized by her colleagues as a great advocate for injured workers.