Professional Responsibility, Malpractice, and Disciplinary Proceedings

Most professionals make it their mission to provide their client with thorough, accurate, discreet advice and current best practices. But sometimes they fail to meet their professional responsibilities even with the best of intentions. 

For instance, for lawyers, the American Bar Association lists potential errors to include:

• Clerical errors
• Conflicts of interest
• Errors in math
• Errors in record search
• Failure to file documents
• Failure to follow instructions
• Failure to meet deadlines
• Failure to know/apply law
• Failure to obtain client consent
• Fraud
• Libel or slander
• Losing a file & document
• Filing a frivolous lawsuit

Many of the above apply to other professions as well, such as the medical and healthcare arenas. Accountants, architects, engineers, investment brokers, and realtors all pledge to follow high standards. In most cases these professionals’ actions are regulated not just by the government but by industry colleagues as well. Yet errors still occur. 

When such an error causes grievous harm, the attorneys at SMGG assiduously research industry law, regulations, and practices, and review the circumstances of your claim, as well as the professional’s career record before aggressively litigating. We also call on expert witnesses when appropriate to evaluate and assist with the claim.

Although professionals sometimes commit errors, they are also subjected to unjustifiable claims of professional malpractice. Whether the allegations are made frivolously or earnestly, SMGG attorneys thoroughly research industry practices and the specifics of the alleged malpractice in representing the professional before industry boards and the courts. We work closely with insurance carriers for the professional to reach the most cost-effective and fair outcome for the professional and the carrier.

Representing you before professional boards and the courts

At Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, our attorneys have represented consumers, small businesses, and professionals in all manner of professional misconduct cases. 

For more information, please contact David A. Strassburger.