Professional Liability
A professional must adhere to a code of conduct in order to pursue a career. Many professionals must obtain a license and take an oath of ethics before they begin to work in their chosen fields, including:
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Professional liability or malpractice refers to a perceived violation of a standard in your field, code of conduct, or license regulation. Reputations, personal finances, and careers are at stake. If someone thinks that a doctor, lawyer, or other professional has breached a professional standard or code by acting unethically or negligently, that person can sue in court or file a complaint with the licensing board. Often, these claims can jeopardize a professional’s career.
You need skilled, experienced defense attorneys
The lawyers at Columbia law firm McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A. are well versed in professional liability.
The McKay Firm serves as defense counsel to professionals, individually or on their behalf through their insurance carriers, aggressively working to protect your career. McKay Firm attorneys provide vigorous representation at all levels, including trial, appellate, other litigation forums, and governing boards when such individuals or entities face allegations of professional liability or malpractice.
Excellent defense litigation skills are vital
Our reputable Columbia law firm has focused much of its practice on professional liability defense since the inception of these claims; our lawyers have vast experience defending professionals before licensing boards, in courts, and in other forums. We have successfully defended allegations of:
- Medical malpractice
- Legal malpractice
- Accounting malpractice
- Realtor malpractice
- Educational malpractice
- Other professional malpractice
If you or your insured face liability or malpractice proceedings before a licensing board, court, or any other forum, contact the civil litigation law firm of McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A. We understand how important your career is, and we use our noted experience and litigation skills to ensure the best defense of you and your professional license.
