Susan Randi Borg

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Susan Randi Borg

also known as Sarah Malerstein, Andrew Lynch, Susan R. Borg

3.7
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 40 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at San Mateo, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

2015 Pioneer Court Suite A, San Mateo, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003
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About Susan

Biography

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Workers Compensation 100%

41 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

12%-15%

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Inactive

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003

Location

Law Offices of Durard McKenna & Borg

2015 Pioneer Court Suite A, San Mateo, CA, 94403-1736

durard-law.com/

Online Presence

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Susan Randi Borg's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by J | March 06, 2011 | Workers Compensation

Trust your case to Susan Borg

I had an unresponsive worker's comp attorney, and it was a nightmare. I switched to Susan Borg's office mid-case, and she was fabulous. I have used her twice now, for 2 very serious injuries. Susan and her staff have been responsive to my needs in a timely manner. When difficult, stressful ...issues have come up with the insurance adjusters, Susan and staff have been on top of everything, getting the insurance companies to comply. She has felt like a personal advocate for my cases, with me all the way. The settlement processes went smoothly, with a satisfactory outcome. Susan knows her stuff. She has decades of experience, and is well known for fighting for injured worker's rights. When you have been injured at work, then cannot work, are in pain, needing surgery, etc., your world has been turned upside down, and you can be left feeling very vulnerable and overwhelmed. That's how I felt. Susan Borg made me feel like she really had my back. And she did. The confusing mazes of the worker's comp system were in her competent hands, and I didn't have to worry about it. Which allowed me to focus on healing while Susan dealt with the adjusters. Susan Borg has been, and is still, my attorney, for about 15 years now. She is an entirely competent, knowledgeable, responsive, caring attorney who will work hard for your case.

Posted by Lonny | February 25, 2011 | Workers Compensation

The Go-To Worker's Comp Attorney

I placed my trust in Ms. Borg after being injured for the third time in the same workplace and I was provided with a fair and very decent settlement thanks to her handling of my case. Ms. Borg has valuable experience I believe, due to her dedication to Workers Comp law which is always subject to cha...nge. I absolutely recommend that any injured worker seek professional representation. Ms. Borg is absolutely well qualified because she simply "knows her stuff." If you have never retained a lawyer before, you need to know that it is important to be completely honest with your attorney and if you don't get a call back or the information you seek, call back! Ask questions until you understand! Workers Comp lawyers handle tons of cases and they are busy people. I often had questions and concerns about my rights, procedures, benefits, etc. after being injured in the workplace and my phone calls and emails were consistently answered or addressed. In addition, I would like to add that Ms. Borg and her staff are easy to communicate with and know the kinds of issues injured workers have! I was always treated with respect, kindness, and in the end, a very satisfactory outcome. I give Susan Borg and her firm 2 big thumbs up and a whole lot of my personal gratitude for all the positive work they did in my behalf.

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Lael Abaya

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 03

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."

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Robert Wyman

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 06

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."

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Brett Borah

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 15

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."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2003

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

Honors

2021

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

2011

Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale Hubbell

2010

Above and Beyond Award, California Applicant's Attorneys Association

2007

Above and Beyond Award, California Applicants Attorneys Association

2005

Applicant Attorney of the Year, San Francisco Chapter, California Applicants Attorneys Association

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Partner, DuRard, McKenna & Borg

1900 - Present

Of Counsel, DuRard, McKenna & Borg

1985 - 1989

Associate, Law Offices of James Furman

Associations

2007 - Present

California Applicant's Attorneys Association

President

1985 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2006 - 2007

California Applicant's Attorneys Association

President-Elect

2005 - 2006

California Applicant's Attorneys Association

Treasurer

2004 - 2005

California Applicant's Attorneys Association

Secretary

1996 - 1999

San Francisco Chapter, California Applicant's Attorneys Association

President

1993 - 1996

State Bar of California, Workers Compensation Section

Executive Committee

Education

1985

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Carnegie Mellon University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

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

2009

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

2008

Hawaii Seminar

Trends in Workers' Compensation: Legislative Medical & Legal

2008

CAAA Summer Convention

EAMS Implementation

2005

Paralegal and Medical Support Staff Seminar

Navigating the New Law

2005

Annual Rating Seminar

Permanent Disability

2004

CAAA University North

Introduction: What is Comp?

2004

CAAA University North

Procedure I and II

2003

Staff Seminar

Seeing a New Client in 2003/Seeing a New Patient in 2003

2002

CAAA University- North

Procedure I and II

2001

CAAA Unviersity North

Procedure

2000

Annual Rating Seminar

Upper Extremities: Occupational Variants and Writing the Medical Report

2000

Annual Rating Seminar

Medical Report: Lawyers, analytical skills and rating

1999

CAAA Summer Convention

Taking the Treating Doctor Deposition

1996

CAAA Summer Convention

Back to Basics: Basic Settlement

N/A

Annual Talk to RSI Group

Workers Compensation Update

Languages

Spanish

Arabic

Activity

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