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Susan Corner Rosen

Susan Corner Rosen

  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse
  • Massachusetts, Rhode Island, South Carolina
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Biography

Susan is listed in The Best Lawyers in America publication in both the areas of medical malpractice and personal injury. She has received an AV rating (the highest professional rating)in the MARTINDALE-HUBBELL LAW DIRECTORY. She is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and was elected as the President (2009-2010), Vice-Presdent (2008-2009) and Secretary/Treasurer (2007-2008) of the Charleston Chapter. She is selected for inclusion in the South Carolina Super Lawyers magazine and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She is a member of the American Association for Justice (President's Club, Professional Malpractice Section and Birth Trauma Litigation Group, former Co-Chair Ethics Committee, State Liaison to Women Trial Lawyers Caucus), the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Bar Foundation, and served on the South Carolina Bar's Task Force on Civil Justice and the South Carolna Task Force on Courts (2006-2007). She is a member of the SC Bar, the Charleton County Bar Association (Executive Committee,1990-1992 and 2003-2004, Chair CLE Committee, 1989-1991 and 1995-1996), and the American Bar Association (Litigation Section). She also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina from 1985 through 1998. Susan is also a Circuit Court Mediator, certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Active in civic affairs, Susan was the year 2000 Chairperson for the Komen Charleston Race for the Cure, an affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and served on its board for many years. Susan also serves or has served on the boards of directors of the Hollings Cancer Center, Pro Bono Legal Services, Inc., the Charleston Civic Ballet, the Carolina Lowcountry Chapter of Girl Scouts of America, Inc., My Sister's House, Inc., Charleston Theatreworks, and Charleston Neighborhood Legal Assistance, Inc.

Susan cares about her clients and works hard to bring them justice. She has represented numerous people in medical malpractice claims and won one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in the state. Her prosecution of a civil murder case in a federal court in Atlanta gained national attention in 1994 and was reported on national television. She has represented clients in a variety of matters including wrongful death claims, auto and trucking accidents, unfair trade practices, products liability claims, medical malpractice claims, commercial disputes, employment suits, and personal injury claims.

Education
Suffolk University Law School
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Cum Laude
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Cornell University
B.A. | English
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Honors: Alpha Lamda Delta
Activities: Varsity Women's Ice Hockey Team, Delta Gamma
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Fraud
28 South Carolina Jurisprudence 33
Accountants
South Carolina Jurisprudence
Controlling Person Liability for Motor Vehicle Dealer Violations of the South Carolina Motor Vehicle Unfair Trade Practices Act: A Proposal for Reform,
47 S.C. L. REV. 349
Certifications
Circuit Court Mediator
SC Supreme Court
Awards
in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs since 2005
The Best Lawyers in America(c)
2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Recognized since 2008. Only 5% of attorneys in South Carolina receive this distinction.
Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year for Charleston
Best Lawyers
Leadership In Law Award
SC Lawyers Weekly
Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year for Charleston
Best Lawyers
Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year for Charleston
Best Lawyers
Volunteer of the Year
Susan G. Komen Charleston Race for the Cure
Tribute to Women in Industry Award
YWCA
Professional Associations
ABOTA
National Representative and Past President of the Charleston Chapter
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SC Association for Justice
Member
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American Association for Justice
Member
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SC Bar Association
Member
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American Bar Association
Member
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SC Women Lawyers Association
Member
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Petigru Inn of Court
Master of the Bench
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Hollings Cancer Center
Past Board Member and Past President of Citizens Advisory Committee
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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4th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    (Free consultation for contingency cases only)
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
    Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Litigation
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
18 Broad Street, Suite 201
Charleston, SC 29401
Telephone: (843) 377-1700
Fax: (843) 377-1709