An aversion to negative publicity, coupled with a reputation for deep pockets and large insurance policies, make law firms an easy target for professional liability claims. Strategic representation by experienced counsel can produce winning results for clients facing complex legal, professional, and ethical challenges arising in high-stakes legal malpractice claims.

Akerman’s Professional Liability Practice represents lawyers and law firms accused of legal malpractice and ethical violations. With more than 25 years of experience, we are well-versed in the law pertaining to these claims and are adept at identifying and exploiting issues and weaknesses that frequently elude general practitioners. In addition, the breadth of our multidisciplinary practice provides our professional liability practitioners with quick access to in-house professionals who concentrate in the many substantive areas of law generating professional liability claims. Our laser-focused approach to defending such claims contributes to our strong track record in having professional liability claims resolved outside of the courtroom, or, if necessary, disposed of on motions to dismiss, for summary judgment, or in the courtroom.