Susan L. "Sue" Werstak
About Susan L. Werstak
Susan L. Werstak is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Susan L. Werstak is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Education: Villanova University, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: St. Louis, MO
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