Susan Severance, Employment Attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Medical Malpractice · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Baton Rouge, LA
Practicing employment in Baton Rouge since 1979.
- 47+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Susan Severance is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Medical Malpractice. Susan has over 47 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Medical Malpractice
- Handles Employment, General, and Medical Malpractice matters from Baton Rouge, LA.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Susan Severance: Susan Severance is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Medical Malpractice. Susan has over 47 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Susan Severance
Susan concentrates on employment, general, medical malpractice, product liability, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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General
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Medical Malpractice
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Product Liability
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Slip & Fall
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Employment cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Susan takes employment matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
General cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Susan takes general matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Susan takes medical malpractice matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Susan takes product liability matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Slip & Fall cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Susan takes slip & fall matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Susan Severance — Over 47 years of Louisiana employment experience
Susan Severance is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Medical Malpractice. Susan has over 47 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Susan Severance is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, legal malpractice defense, products liability and 2 other areas of law. Susan has been licensed for 47 years. Susan practices in Baton Rouge, LA.
Working with Susan on a employment matter
Susan Severance is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, legal malpractice defense, products liability and 2 other areas of law. Susan has been licensed for 47 years. Susan practices in Baton Rouge, LA.
Clients Susan works with
Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and medical malpractice matters in Baton Rouge and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Susan Severance's legal education and bar admissions
Louisiana State University
J.D. · 1979
Jurisdictions
Susan's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1983 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1980 · ACTIVE
Louisiana
1979 · ACTIVE
Susan studied at J.D. in Louisiana State University.
Law school and academic background
Susan completed J.D. in Louisiana State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Susan Severance
Susan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Locations
Susan Severance's office in Baton Rouge
Susan's primary office is at 722 Chippenham Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808-5613. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Susan Severance — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Susan. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Baton Rouge.
4.4
1 client review
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How to hire Susan Severance — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Susan
Susan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Susan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Susan Severance
How much does it cost to hire Susan for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Susan offer a free consultation?
Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Susan's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Susan take my case if I'm outside Baton Rouge?
Susan is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Susan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Susan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Susan accepting new employment clients right now?
Susan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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