Atty. Susan E. Basinger
Throughout her 30-year career, Susan Basinger has effectively handled personal injury and wrongful death cases; medical and legal malpractice actions; and premises and products liability cases. Ms.
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA
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About Susan E. Basinger at a Glance
Susan E. Basinger is a medical malpractice and product liability attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP. Admitted to practice in California, State Bar of California and Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1987) and The Ohio State University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Susan E. Basinger
- Throughout her 30-year career, Susan Basinger has effectively handled personal injury and wrongful death cases
- medical and legal malpractice actions
- and premises and products liability cases
- Ms. Basinger also has extensive experience with complex business disputes, including those involving insurance and contract law, fidelity bond issues, and officer and director liability claims
- Ms. Basinger has served as trial counsel for representative clients such as FedEx Ground Package Services, Inc
- Fitness Quest, Inc
- Sharp HealthCare
- HCR Manor Care
- Lloyds of London
- and Zurich North America
- She has tried nearly 20 cases to verdict and has litigated a number of binding arbitrations
- She also provides extensive legal services and counsel on contested matters to several San Diego County Tribes, including the Pala Band of Mission Indians and the Barona Band of Mission Indians
- Additionally, Ms. Basinger is frequently called upon to handle cases on behalf of her clients in the pre-litigation stage, and she has had tremendous success in efficiently and cost-effectively resolving the issues her clients face
- Her significant analytical skills coupled with her litigation experience has resulted in many long-term client relationships, with her representing some of her clients continuously for nearly 20 years
- Ms. Basinger was admitted to the California Bar and began her practice in San Diego in 1989
- Additionally, she is admitted before two United States District Courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Previously, Ms. Basinger was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1987, and practiced for two years with a focus on corporate, transactional, and securities law
Practice Areas Explained
Susan E. Basinger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan E. Basinger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Medical Malpractice in San Diego
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Diego
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
San Diego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Diego-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in San Diego Choose Susan E. Basinger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Susan E. Basinger's practice in the field of medical malpractice and product liability.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, State Bar of California and Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association, Susan E. Basinger can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and product liability, Susan E. Basinger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Diego
A San Diego-based practice means Susan E. Basinger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Susan E. Basinger Handles in San Diego
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