Our Approach
Our professional liability attorneys understand and appreciate that professional liability claims, whether directed at an individual, corporation, or partnership, are unsettling because, in addition to the possible economic burden, they can also pose a direct threat to a client's reputation, brand, or licensure. We have an exceptionally detailed understanding of the accounting, legal, and construction industries, including industry-specific principles, terminology, and operational norms. Our deep industry knowledge means that we can immediately and efficiently evaluate the client's situation and related evidence to assess liability claims, placing us in a position to defend and resolve pending or threatened professional malpractice claims against our clients.
Additionally, our professional liability attorneys have spoken and written extensively on defense and coverage issues for a variety of organizations including the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, New York City Bar Association, and the New York Law Journal.
Key Service Areas
- Claims against lawyers for malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty
- Claims by former clients that a lawyer violated the Rules of Professional Conduct or other ethical dictates
- Claims of malpractice against accounting firms
- Drafting coverage opinions for major professional liability insurers
- Declaratory judgment actions, which have created much of the existing coverage law in the State of New York