Defense of Professionals (including Medical, Design, Financial and Legal)
Biedermann, Reif, Hoenig & Ruff, P.C. represents individual and organizational clients facing allegations of professional negligence or misconduct. Our clients include lawyers, accountants, engineers, financial advisors, architects, engineers, doctors, priests and other professionals, as well as professional organizations and public and private entities insured by companies in the United States and Europe.
Our attorneys are thoroughly familiar with the complex nature of these claims and the multifaceted needs of our clients in addressing professional liability claims and lawsuits. We have the skill, experience and resources to defend our clients' personal reputation and professional credentials in state and federal courts, before governmental regulatory bodies, in administrative and licensure hearings and in appeals at every level.
Leveraging Our Diverse Experience in Defense of Design Professionals
Our design and construction professional clients range from individual designers, architects and engineers to larger U.S. and multinational firms. Our attorneys are experienced in the negotiation of design professional liability agreements and the defense of claims made under those agreements. As a multidisciplinary practice, we routinely leverage our design professional experience, with our capabilities in the areas of international law, business and commercial disputes, insurance, construction and environmental law to the benefit of our clients.
The Importance of Insurance Industry Experience and Clear Communication
A substantial number of our clients are members of the insurance and reinsurance industries in the United States and Europe. Our extensive insurance industry experience enables the firm to work closely with domestic and international insurance carriers to offer efficient defense and avoid duplication of effort. We often act as a conduit for clear communication between the insurer and the insured professional to facilitate a united front in defense against a claim of professional negligence or negligent injury.
