Professional Liability & Indemnity
Fields Howell is a trusted partner to insurers underwriting complex professional liability and indemnity risks. Our attorneys provide coverage analysis, claims monitoring, and litigation defense across a wide range of professional disciplines. Whether advising on policy language or defending against malpractice claims, we deliver clear, strategic counsel tailored to the challenges of professional risk.
Defending Reputations, Resolving Risk
Professional liability claims are among the most sensitive and high-stakes matters insurers face. At Fields Howell, we regularly represent insurers across a broad array of professions, including attorneys, architects, engineers, insurance brokers, real estate agents, accountants, consultants, and technology companies. These claims often involve allegations of negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, errors in judgment, or failure to perform contractual obligations, each with potentially serious reputational and financial consequences.
Our team advises underwriters on policy wording, jurisdictional nuances, and evolving standards of care. We assist with negotiating and allocating coverage across mixed claims, monitoring ongoing litigation, and stepping in as defense counsel when needed. Whether it’s a single-party error or a multi-million-dollar malpractice suit involving cross-border exposure, our attorneys work to mitigate risk, manage reputational fallout, and resolve disputes efficiently.
In addition to our coverage and advisory work, Fields Howell frequently defends insureds directly in professional malpractice litigation. We have successfully represented lawyers, physicians, engineers, title abstractors, and other professionals accused of failing to meet the standards of their industries. These are expert-intensive cases, and our attorneys know how to challenge speculative allegations, scrutinize opposing experts, and position insureds for favorable outcomes. From policy to courtroom, we provide insurers and their insureds with sophisticated, decisive support in every professional liability matter.
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Our Professional Liability & Indemnity Team