Atty. Susan I. McLellan
Susan McLellan's professional background as a registered nurse, with an emphasis in medical-surgical intensive care, provides invaluable knowledge and insight in representing health care clients in litigation and in administrative proceedings. “My more than ten years of clinical experience in intensive care nursing gives me a considerable advantage as an attorney in defending health care providers, in Phoenix and throughout Arizona, in litigation and in licensing and disciplinary challenges.” Susan McLellan is a litigation attorney with extensive trial experience in the areas of health care, m
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Susan I. McLellan is a Partner based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Schneider Onofry P C. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1989) and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1989). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Ball State University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Susan McLellan's professional background as a registered nurse, with an emphasis in medical-surgical intensive care, provides invaluable knowledge and insight in representing health care clients in litigation and in administrative proceedings. “My more than ten years of clinical experience in intensive care nursing gives me a considerable advantage as an attorney in defending health care providers, in Phoenix and throughout Arizona, in litigation and in licensing and disciplinary challenges.” Susan McLellan is a litigation attorney with extensive trial experience in the areas of health care, medical malpractice, dental malpractice, and medical products liability defense litigation
- Susan's client base includes physicians, dentists, physical therapists, nurses, psychiatrists and other behavioral health providers, ancillary health care personnel, and manufacturers of medical and dental products
- She is a frequent speaker before industry and professional groups
- Professional Licensure and Disciplinary Representation In addition to defending health care providers in litigation matters, Susan provides representation in professional licensing and disciplinary matters before state licensing boards, including the: • Arizona Medical Board • Arizona State Board of Nursing • Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners • Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants • Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy • Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners When not involved with her law practice, Susan enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, and exercising with her Labrador retriever, Mrs. Beasley
- Articles • "Avoiding Malpractice," Inscriptions, Journal of the Arizona Dental Association, December 2010 Presentations • “Good Dental Risk Management Requires Good Documentation,” Western Regional Dental Experience, Arizona Dental Association, March 2018 • “CBCT for the General Dentistry Practice” (co-presenter), Arizona Academy of General Dentistry, August 2016 • "Learning Implant Dentistry: Complications to Corrective and Preventive Strategies," American Dental Education Association Annual Session, March 2014 • Professional Liability Insurer's Risk Management Seminars • Arizona Health Care Association Convention • Hospital In-house Nursing Continuing Education Seminars • Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Dental Students • Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine — Arizona • Dental Study Clubs Professional Memberships • The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) • State Bar of Arizona • Defense Research Institute • Arizona Association of Defense Counsel: Board of Directors, 2005 • Maricopa County Bar Association
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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