Susan focuses her practice on the construction industry providing counsel to subcontractors, contractors, suppliers and project owners in both transactional and litigation matters.
She is experienced in preparing and negotiating contract agreements and purchase orders on behalf of owners, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and provides project management and counseling during the preconstruction and construction phases.
Susan also represents clients in all facets of the construction claims process from drafting initial notices through final resolution. She’s litigated disputes involving contractual breaches, defective work, design deficiencies, delays, changed site conditions, and lien and bond claims throughout the country.
Susan heads Benesch’s Women in Construction initiative and is a fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America.