Professional Liability

Malpractice claims can threaten the reputation, finances, and careers of even the most careful professionals. At Taft, we understand that your professional reputation is your most valuable asset. We represent professionals and firms facing professional liability risks and provide both forward-looking counsel to help prevent claims and a strong, strategic defense when disputes arise.

Taft’s professional liability team advises and defends a wide range of professionals, including attorneys, judges, accountants, business and financial advisors, and physicians. We handle matters involving legal malpractice and professional responsibility, accountant liability, regulatory and government investigations, advisory and consulting liability, and other complex professional negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and related tort claims.

Our attorneys work closely with clients to assess risk, evaluate potential exposure, and develop practical, results-driven strategies. We focus on resolving matters efficiently while positioning our clients for the best possible outcome. Beyond litigation, we counsel clients on compliance, regulatory developments, and internal practices designed to reduce risk and avoid disputes before they arise.

Clients turn to us for our deep litigation experience, collaborative approach, and understanding of the industries we serve. Because many professional liability claims involve a “case within a case,” we draw on the firm’s broader strengths, practices, and industry focus to handle complex claims involving a variety of professional fields. We combine courtroom experience with practical business insight to deliver clear, effective guidance.

Due to this multidisciplinary approach and wealth of experience, Taft has a proven track record of defending professionals and their firms in state and federal courts nationwide, including numerous successes through motion practice and jury trials. Our experience includes defending cases alleging more than millions – and up to billions – in damages.