Susan Herczeg brings a rare and powerful perspective to the firm: she knows exactly how the opposition thinks because she used to be one of them.
An attorney since 1984, Ms. Herczeg has dedicated her career to litigation, but her path has given her a 360-degree view of the legal system. After spending over two decades fighting for plaintiffs and claimants, including an 18-year tenure at a leading Philadelphia personal injury firm, she spent five years working for a major corporate law firm representing employers and insurance companies.
From 2006 to 2012, Ms. Herczeg sat on the other side of the bargaining table. She learned the specific strategies insurance companies use to deny claims, minimize payouts, and wear down injured workers.
In 2012, she brought that playbook to Badey, Sloan & DiGenova, utilizing her “insider” knowledge to dismantle defense arguments before they are even made.
“I’ve been on both sides, and I can tell you, it gives my clients a real advantage. I know what the insurance companies are going to do before they do it. I know their tactics, I know their pressure points, and I know how to counter them. I am absolutely committed to the kind of law we practice in this firm, where we use every tool available to level the playing field.”
Ms. Herczeg’s legal roots are in fighting for the individual. She began her career as a Public Defender in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, a role that instilled in her a fierce commitment to protecting the rights of the vulnerable.
Today, she concentrates her practice on Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury litigation, representing hard-working people who are often hesitant to complain or ask for help. She understands that for many of her clients, a work injury is not just a medical event; it is a terrifying threat to their livelihood.
Our clients are people who don’t believe in ‘taking time off.’ In a tough economy, many are afraid even to report an injury, fearing they will lose the job they need so badly. They often try to go back to work long before they are physically ready. It’s heartbreaking, and it’s scary for them. My job is to take that fear away and ensure they get the time to heal and the benefits they’ve earned.
