Professional Liability, E+O, D+O

Professional liability claims not only involve monetary attacks; they attack the reputation of the professional, the profession, and can put at risk the very existence of an organization.

Having litigated countless professional liability, E&O/D&O claims, Buckley King has earned its reputation for developing effective strategies, taking complex cases to trial and delivering results. Being sensitive to the disruption and emotional impact these claims can have, our attorneys work to minimize that impact with clear communication and straight answers. We investigate, analyze, counsel and negotiate on behalf of a wide range of professionals and their employers, including:

Accountants
Architects and Engineers
Attorneys
Brokers and Agents
Clinical Laboratories
Dentists
Directors and Officers
Executives
Financial Advisors
Hospitals
Insurance Brokers
Insurance Agents
Lenders
Nurse Practitioners
Nursing Homes
Pharmacists
Physical Therapists
Physician Assistants
Physicians and Physician Groups
Psychiatrists
Respiratory Therapists
Social Workers
Trustees

Professional Objectivity

Buckley King works with its clients to create an effective strategy based on a credible assessment of the risks and a clear understanding the clients’ goals. Our focus on successful resolution has delivered favorable results both in and out of the courtroom. Our team of attorneys include a veteran trial court judge, contributing a unique perspective for the entire litigation process.

In addition to providing an aggressive, individualized defense, we have handled matters of first impression and attained positive outcomes in:

Disciplinary Board Investigations and Hearings
Peer Review and Privilege Issues
Private Dispute Resolution Venues
Professional Licensing Disputes
Risk Management Evaluations

In state and federal courts, in alternative dispute resolution venues, and before professional licensing and disciplinary boards, we litigate professional liability claims, many times to verdict. Our attorneys routinely serve as expert witnesses in ethics and professional liability hearings and provide discreet, private counsel in volatile actions.