Professional Malpractice
In today’s litigious society, professionals bound by established codes of conduct and whose words, actions or deeds carry with them a certain duty to the public, are increasingly exposed to greater risk than the average person. Nothing can be more damaging to the reputation of a professional than an accusation or charge of negligence or malpractice. Professional malpractice is the umbrella term for all kinds of malpractice — medical, dental, legal, accounting, financial, engineering, etc — where the professional is accused of failing to meet an expected level of care or certain professional standards.
Our neutrals recognize that mediation or arbitration of professional malpractice lawsuits can be the best choice over legal proceedings that tend to further complicate negotiations. Our neutrals can skillfully settle claims where one party is often angry at the challenge to his or her professional competence while the other party is often angered by the physical or financial injury.
Areas of Expertise:
- Breach of Duty
- Conflicts of Interest
- Errors and Omissions (E&O)
- Failure to Comply
- Fraud
- Negligence
- Fiduciary Malfeasance
- Improper Handling of a Case
- Statute of Limitations
- Unauthorized Settlement
