Even the most careful, knowledgeable, and reputable attorney may experience a malpractice claim at some point during the course of his or her career.   Our years of experience in representing attorneys and their professional liability insurers in such claims proves to be invaluable in these situations.  Whether it is a pre-claim matter, or a suit pending in state or federal court, we have the skill to thoroughly analyze the liability and damages aspect of the claim and evaluate the best approach for resolving the dispute quickly and cost-effectively.   We defend attorneys who are sued based on their representation of a client in litigation. These cases require not only a defense of the litigation strategy undertaken by the attorney, but also require a defense of the "case-within-a-case" to determine whether the lawyer's client would have been successful in the underlying litigation had a different strategy been employed. We use our vast experience to assess and resolve these cases in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible.
 
Unfortunately, in today’s practice, lawyers must constantly be concerned about the potential for a malpractice claim. Not only are such claims personal to attorneys, but they can have significant repercussions on law firms, both financially and by way of reputation. Whether the underlying claim involves a personal injury suit, a business transaction, an employment issue, we have the requisite knowledge and experience to aggressively and effectively defend the claim.

Appreciating that our clients in these cases are sophisticated and knowledgeable, we welcome their input in not only devising a resolution plan that meets their goals, but in implementing it as well.  Recognizing that some claims are frivolous, while others have merit, our clients respect the candor with which we evaluate and report on the claim. When appropriate, we focus on resolving cases early through motion practice, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. If the matter needs to be tried, we serve as zealous advocates for our clients in the courtroom, with the ability to simplify even the most complex cases, thereby enabling the jurors to understand them, and return the appropriate verdict.