Susan E. Petersen

Susan E. Petersen, partner at Petersen & Petersen, Inc., in Chardon, Ohio, focuses her legal practice on personal injury, medical malpractice and complex civil litigation. Dedicated exclusively to representing injured individuals, she never works for corporations or insurance companies. With extensive experience and resources, she handles every type of personal injury claim, from straightforward matters to highly complex disputes, ensuring her clients receive strong, committed advocacy to secure the justice and compensation they deserve.

Having represented numerous clients throughout her career, Ms. Petersen has consistently demonstrated a client-centric approach, as shown by a notable $3.25 million medical malpractice settlement. After emergency room doctors failed to diagnose a life-threatening blood-clotting condition, resulting in a patient losing her leg, she stepped in to fight for full accountability. Navigating the complex medical evidence, she prioritized her client's well-being throughout the legal process and secured a financial outcome that gave the victim long-term support.

Before enrolling at Cleveland State University College of Law, Ms. Petersen earned her bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University. She then obtained her Juris Doctor, serving as editor of the Cleveland State Law Review and on the moot court board of governors. Licensed in Ohio since 1998, she is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the U.S. Supreme Court.

An active member of the legal community, Ms. Petersen maintains strong professional distinctions that highlight her advocacy skills. She is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, alongside her involvement in the American Board of Trial Advocates. Additionally, she holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of legal capability and ethical standards as recognized by her peers.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.