Danielle F. Susser is a partner in the firm. Her practice focuses on workers’ compensation defense. She has practiced workers' compensation law since 1977 and has developed extensive knowledge and experience on the issues that employers face.

Danielle exclusively defends and advises employers, insurance companies, and third party administrators in all areas of workers' compensation law and claims handling. She views workers' compensation as an integral part of an organization's cost containment policy, not simply as a costly nuisance. Her years in the field allow her to understand the issues that are important to employers and to resolve those issues quickly and cost effectively.

Before joining MacArthur, MacArthur & Associates, P.L.L.C., Danielle was staff counsel for DTE Energy, handling hundreds of contested cases throughout Southeast Michigan beginning in 1980. She continues to represent the interests of employers in workers' compensation cases.

Danielle was born in France. She is a past Detroit Free Press Marathon runner.

Education
  • Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1977
Bar and Court Admissions
  • Michigan, 1977
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 1977
  • United States Supreme Court, 1981
Professional Associations
  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • UWC – Strategic Services on Unemployment & Workers’ Compensation, Washington, D.C.
  • Workers’ Compensation Director’s Advisory Council, Board of Managers
  • Michigan Self-Insurers Association
    Advisory to the Chair, 2005 – present
    Member, 1980 – 2005
    Chair, 1990 – 1992
  • Attorney Discipline Board
    Member, Tri-County Hearing Panel #3, 1986 – present
  • Board of Trustees, Self-Insurers Security Second Injury Fund
    Member, 1990 – 1992
  • Board of Directors, The Accident Fund Company
    Member, 1995 – 2002
  • Oakland County Bar Association
    Member, 1994 – 2000 and 2005 – 2006
  • The Accident Fund Company of America
    Preferred Counsel, 2005 – present
Community Affiliations
  • Roy Westran Foundation Board of Directors
    Member
  • Inforum
    Member, 2005 – 2008
  • Michigan State University Safe Place Advisory Board
    Member, 1997 – 2004