Susan is a great person to have on your side in any employment situation. She reviewed employment agreements for me and recently represented my daughter when she was being pressured to resign her position. I strongly recommend Susan to anyone needing legal assistance. She helps to level the playing field. read more

Mr. Bluer was helpful in handling my case. He was professional and thoroughly in reviewing my confidential agreement documents to ensure my rights were protected. He kept me informed throughout the process., and achieved a favorable results. I highly recommend his services. read more

I've worked with Susan Bluer several times to review senior level employment contracts. She takes the time to understand what my requirements are for any contractual changes I want, is prompt (I've needed 24-48hr turnarounds a couple times), thorough, and advises based on what would be best for me, the employee. She has also advised me on negotiation best practices in the past. It's an expensive hourly rate but can be worth it for critical outcomes. I've found phone and email to be good ways to reach her. read more

Strongly advice not using this law firm. Look elsewhere. Service provided was almost 0. After taking my money Susan proceeded to do... nothing! I had to call multiple times, and reschedule multiple meetings. End result was a giant waste of time, energy, and money. Do your research and take her opening conversation with you with a giant grain of salt. read more

Susan repeatedly lost my phone number. She would make appointments with me and then not keep them. When discussing my case, she confused me with a different case she was handling and discussed details of that case with me. She was quick to give up, repeatedly, and I needed to redirect and coach her on legal principles to apply to my case. All around a negative experience, without any outcome, nor hustle. Not recommended. read more

Years ago a local startup hired me to be their first sales rep. The leadership team and product were great, but certain parts of the offer letter left me scratching my head (turns out they didn't have a strong legal team at the time). Long story short I got connected with Susan and she did a phenomenal job reviewing my offer letter and terms of employment. The edits she made generated an additional $30k in income for me over the course of my employment. Our initial serendipitous encounter has now become ritual whenever I start a new job. If you have never had your offer letter and terms of employment reviewed I highly recommend it. Businesses do not generally write employment contracts to favor the employee. You might be pleasantly surprised to learn the negotiating power you can wield. If you hire Susan to conduct an offer letter review she will read your contract, make edits, and add additional language that can have a meaningful impact. She will then jump on a phone call with you to explain the edits she made in plain english so you are armed to negotiate from a position of strength. Give Susan a call. You won't regret it. read more

Keep shopping. Did not go well. I got charged extra "time" but never received a detailed report on what exactly was done. read more

I found Susan through the San Francisco Bar Association's referral program to protect my rights against a wrongful termination of my employment. Words cannot describe how appreciative I am to get a consultation from her. If anyone needed a legal counsel on an employment case, I would STRONGLY recommend Susan without hesitation for the following reasons. Most of all, Susan is a compassionate listener and an excellent attorney who truly understands your goals and goes above and beyond for you. She genuinely empathized with my feelings and carefully listened to my story and concerns. As a result, she was able to negotiate for a creative and unique severance package that suit my situation better within less than a week! Secondly, Susan is considerate of your time and responds to you and your opposing lawyer's requests/inquiries in such a timely manner. On average, she replied within 30 minutes (mostly less than 5 minutes!!). Whenever I had a question about my case, she always made time to talk to me (even when she was out of town). Last but not least, anyone seeking for a legal counsel may be worried about $$ charged by his/her lawyer. Susan, however, was always upfront and honest about the fees. I appreciate her honesty and professionalism. -- Thank you so much for your help Susan! I am truly grateful to know you and I hope other people like me could get help from you too! :) read more

Have you ever had a bully and had someone else just punch them in the face for you? And knock them out cold? I am a black man who chose corporate America and was bullied out of the door by a big company. I had been treated like a second class citizen when ironically I was the most productive member in my group. The shock of the situation left me depressed, questioning myself, and overall pessimistic despite my solid career track record. Three referrals later, I was introduced to Susan Bluer. I didn't know that my life was literally about to change. I couldn't believe how she was a combination of super smart (she talks and processes things very fast and efficient) with unbelievable knowledge and experience, and also having the heart of a proactive frontline civil rights activist. And yes, I also detected in the way that she treated and addressed me, most beautiful of all, the heart of a Mother. Immediately upon contact the company began outrageously lying about my performance and character. The ferocity that Susan responded with was unreal. Trust me, it would make you cry because it showed her passion in being connected to the situation. They pissed her off big time, and boy did she make them pay. She under-promised and over-delivered. Susan is an Angel. I am extremely thankful for her. read more

Contacted the Bar Association of San Francisco & they paired me up with Susan. Not very punctual & a bit rude. You have 30 minutes for the consultation & she rushes you through most of it. Will scatter your documents then get frustrated that she can't find what she needs. I suggest seeing another attorney if you really want someone to hear what you have to say & will help you get through your situation. The receptionist was very sweet though! read more

I went to Susan with no expectations. She gave me confidence in the law and helped me see that no one is above the law. She did an excellent job and explained the entire process along the way. She knows the law and her passion for it shows. I would recommend her to anyone! She is the best at what she does. read more

I have never taken civil action against any entity, but when I found it was necessary to do so I decided to use Susan Bluer. A close friend of mine had used her for a legal matter and had highly recommended her. What I found most helpful was Susan: 1. Probed me for helpful and related case specifics. 2. Focused me on facts as opposed to extraneous details. 3. Ensured the accuracy and thoroughness of my backup documentation. 4. Continually communicated to me on the status of my case. 5. Kept to all deadlines. 6. Aggressively negotiated the terms of my settlement -- respectfully counseling me along the way. 7. Kindly supported me emotionally through a difficult process. What more could you want from an attorney? And BTW, feel free to contact me (if you can on yelp). read more

One hopes to never be in need of an employment attorney, but if you happen to find yourself in this unenviable position (hey--stuff happens!), do not hesitate to engage Atty. Susan Bluer. Ms. Bluer stepped in on very short notice and helped me navigate some choppy legal waters, which ended in favorable terms. She is at the top of her game, and will educate you and represent your interests to the fullest extent possible. In scary times, one needs the best, and you have found it here. I give Atty. Bluer the highest recommendation and would not hesitate to refer anyone in need to her. Best of the best. read more

An employment lawyer is something you never want to need....but when you do, you want a good one who will take care of you. Susan and Mark have helped me and several of my friends/colleagues. Several of my friends have had bad situations that they thought were actionable but were really just "bad boss syndrome" and if that is the case, you want a lawyer who will give you an honest opinion and not milk you for billable hours. They are a small firm, so you don't get pushed off to an associate or paralegal, you will get the full attention of very experienced lawyers who keep up with the changes and trends in their field(s) of law. read more

I never needed a lawyer before, so with trepidation I called Susan, who came highly recommended to me by an attorney friend of friend. She answered her own phone, agreed to see me right away, told me what to do, and we met within two days' time. She is Challenging, Concise, Competent, and Caring. Susan knows employment law thoroughly, answered all my questions, kept the case moving, and successfully worked in my favor. She advocates for her clients, works tirelessly, and gets the deal done! I highly recommend her. read more

I hired Susan Bluer for an employment matter after being impressed with her reputation and reviews. Unfortunately, my experience with her was roundly negative. First, she was unprepared for all of our meetings. I would see her scurry into her office, already late for our meeting, and hurriedly shuffle through papers. After keeping me waiting for another 15 minutes, I would go in to discuss matters. The first thing she would say is that she spent an hour reviewing all of the developments and communications, but after we spoke for five minutes, it was clear she had not read anything, at least not carefully. I had to constantly correct her on the facts. Although I cannot prove it, I strongly suspect that she spent only those 15 minutes while I was waiting to review the materials, less than what I was charged for. Next, she is so argumentative, sometimes screaming at me (the client), that it is impossible to communicate with her. Others communicating with her regarding the case did not want to deal with her. I cannot emphasize how strongly I think you should avoid her. I consider her behavior unprofessional and will never do business with her again. For comparison, I have worked with numerous lawyers in the past. Bluer is in a class of her own, a low class that should be avoided at all costs. read more

Mark is a great attorney. He helped me go through the most difficult time and sorted out my problem. He is very patient and responsive. He understands my concerns and cares me as a person rather than only a client. He clearly explained all laws related to my case,discussed all possible solutions and respect my perspective.Trust me, no one wants to involve in any legal issues. But if unluckily, you happen to be in that situation. Mark will be the person you want to find to help you get out of troubles. read more

I have immense respect for Susan Bluer. She did great work for me and really went to the nth degree in all of our dealings. I could not have been happier with the quality of her work, her deep knowledge of the material, and her ability to represent me with amazing intestinal fortitude and truly excellent results. She has an innate knack for sorting through the weeds and then educating her clients to help them help themselves. I learned so much from her! On top of all that, she sincerely cares about her clients' well-being beyond business outcomes. She is exceedingly passionate about her work; it clearly is her vocation. I recommend Susan Bluer most highly and without any hesitation. read more

I give Susan Bluer my highest recommendations for the work she did for me in resolving severance pay dispute for what I felt was an unwarranted termination. Susan was referred to me by another satisfied client. My company was not willing to negotiate with me, the employee. However, after employing Susan, she skillfully negotiated a substantially better dollar amount. She is skilled in the law and in the employer/employee rights. She quickly recognized the viable issues and helped me maintain my focus on what was important, a better separation package. I must mention how impressed I was that Susan checked in with me often letting me know what was happening as it happened and presented offers and counter-offers in a timely fashion, including her legal assistance in assessing the offer. I am a happy client. read more

I am writing to provide my very strongest recommendation for Susan Bluer. Susan is a "powerhouse"; she doesn't spend much time trying to think of what to do because she is a "doer"- her wealth of experience and knowledge in representing and protecting her clients is intuitive. In negotiations, Susan is a force, and I say this in a most complimentary way. She has no patience with pretension and idleness - she will get the job done efficiently and at reasonable cost. She does not waste time babying clients through the process, but will educate you to give you the self-confidence and self-reliance to be successful. Susan is a good person, considerate of her clients and sensitive to their needs. If you team up with her she will undoubtedly win your case and do it very well. Susan Bluer is simply a winner. read more