Professional Liability Defense
Protecting Reputations and Careers
A professional liability claim can jeopardize the time and money you have invested in your professional career as well as the trust you have built with your clients. When someone accuses you of negligence or other professional liability issues, the quality of the counsel you or your insurance carrier selects is critical to your livelihood.
The professional liability defense attorneys at Lewis Wagner understand the responsibility and pride that you feel about your career, and we fight aggressively to protect your professional reputation. We concentrate on obtaining a prompt resolution of claims, including appropriate dismissals and summary judgments when possible. We have significant experience defending law firms and lawyers against claims of legal malpractice, including allegations surrounding:
- Missed statutes of limitation / deadlines
- Conflicts of interest
- The scope of duty owed to non-clients
- Lack of legal duty
- Claims of actual and constructive fraud
- Failure to define scope of engagement
- Whether client relationship exists
- Failure to follow instructions or obtain client consent
- Fraudulent or excessive billing
- Failed transactions and mergers
Our firm also represents insurance agents, doctors, accountants, therapists, realtors, and other types of professionals in malpractice lawsuits. We vigorously advocate for the rights of professionals throughout the state of Indiana.