Directors & Officers
Fields Howell provides strategic counsel to insurers on Directors & Officers (D&O) liability claims. We have extensive experience advising on coverage, defending high-level individuals, and navigating disputes involving corporate governance, securities, and employment matters. Our attorneys help carriers manage complex D&O exposures with confidence and clarity.
Protecting Leadership, Preserving Accountability
Directors and officers operate in high-stakes environments where their decisions can trigger significant legal and financial consequences. At Fields Howell, we represent insurers in matters involving claims against corporate leadership, ranging from regulatory investigations and shareholder disputes to allegations of mismanagement, breach of fiduciary duty, and wrongful employment practices.
We regularly advise on the full scope of D&O policies, including Side A, B, and C coverage, and assist with claims involving both individual insureds and entity-level exposures. Our experience spans a wide range of industries and includes matters involving private companies, public corporations, and financial institutions. Whether serving as coverage counsel or lead defense counsel, we bring insight, agility, and litigation strength to each matter.
Our track record includes favorable outcomes in high-value cases. Notably, we recently served as lead defense counsel in a $10 million bond issuance dispute, securing summary judgment and an award of $100,000 in attorneys’ fees—an outcome affirmed on appeal. This success reflects our ability to resolve complex financial disputes efficiently while protecting our clients’ interests.
Fields Howell also works proactively with underwriters and claims professionals to clarify coverage positions, identify risk, and avoid unnecessary exposure. In the often high-profile world of D&O litigation, we provide grounded, effective representation backed by years of industry-specific experience.
Attorneys
Our Directors & Officers Team