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Errors and Omissions / Professional Liability
Adams and Reese attorneys bring a wealth of senior litigation experience in handling a variety of professional liability and errors and omissions claims in several industries and in both state and federal courts.
Our attorneys provide advice concerning loss prevention, provide representation regarding professional duties under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, claims of fraud, misrepresentation and conspiracy, disciplinary and regulatory proceedings and license reinstatement proceedings.
Our Attorneys Across the south central United States, we have an attorney in each of our offices who focuses on professional liability and errors and omissions. Utilizing our substantial regional resources, our firm can staff each matter in a way that achieves the most efficient and successful resolution for our clients.
Our attorneys have appeared as special counsel in litigation for parties or their counsel of record regarding issues of disqualification, attorney-client privilege and attorney work product issues, and judicial recusal.
Core Practice and Clients Aggressive and discreet representation is critical in professional liability cases, and we fully appreciate the seriousness of defending the reputations and practices of our professional clients. We also recognize that many cases are best resolved by settlement rather than trial.
Adams and Reese attorneys have experience representing lawyers, accountants, doctors, engineers, architects, insurance brokers, real estate professionals, securities/investment advisors and other professionals facing charges of malpractice, breaches of fiduciary duty, disciplinary violations or other misconduct. Our attorneys have experience in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Adams and Reese attorneys have also provided in-house training for professional firms on various issues related to ethics.
Representative Matters Our attorneys advise lawyers, accountants, architects and other professionals as follows:
Advice concerning loss prevention, both generally and concerning particular circumstances.
Representation regarding professional duties under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Representation in claims of fraud, misrepresentation and conspiracy.
Representation in disciplinary and regulatory proceedings.
Representation in license reinstatement proceedings.
Advice concerning conflicts of interest.
Appearing as special counsel in litigation for parties or their counsel of record regarding issues of disqualification, attorney-client privilege and attorney work product issues, and judicial recusal.
Providing expert witness services to counsel and parties involved in litigation concerning ethics and professional responsibility matters.
Representation of businesses and individuals in creating business models to market products or services to lawyers and other professionals.
Advising corporations and other organizations concerning issues involving their in-house counsel, including licensure and unauthorized practice of law issues.
Representation of lawyers, law firms, judges, and judicial candidates concerning legal and campaign advertising issues.
Assisting lawyers, law firms, and others with questions related to providing law related services and the establishment and operation of ancillary or law-related businesses.
Adams and Reese attorneys appreciate the difference between the legal and business landscapes and frequently works in both. We build a foundation of trust and communication that is important in all our relationships, but particularly crucial when a client is personally named in a suit. Contact us to discuss your liability issue, so that we can help you focus on business.
Probate & Trust, Business Law, Creditor's Rights and Commercial Litigation, Privacy & Technology, Real Estate, Real Property, Creditor's Rights and Commercial Litigation, Consumer Law
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Review for
Raymond Ward
by a Other Law Firm Position
on 06/30/14
in Appellate Practice
Ray is a superb attorney with insight and superior analytical skills, but is also a true gentlemen in a practice that has, over the past couple of decades, lost a great deal of the necessary human element and interaction that historically set attorne...
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Ray is a superb attorney with insight and superior analytical skills, but is also a true gentlemen in a practice that has, over the past couple of decades, lost a great deal of the necessary human element and interaction that historically set attorneys apart. Ray is a refreshing return to old (and cherished) values.
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Diversity is not new at Adams and Reese and is not the work of one individual or committee, but rather the work of our entire firm. Through dedication, creativity, hard work and leadership of many culturally diverse individuals coming together, our diversity momentum grows stronger every year. Our appreciation of the unique differences among us and how we benefit from the diverse backgrounds, experiences and talents of our attorneys, advisors and staff enhances our service to our clients while it enriches the lives of both our employees and the communities in which we work and live.
The Adams and Reese Diversity Committee is comprised of Deborah Rouen, Partner and Diversity Committee Chairwoman, the Recruiting Partner, the Partner for Associates, an Executive Committee Appointee, three Practice Group Leaders, the Chief Marketing Officer and additional representatives throughout the firm's footprint.
Our minority attorney committee also meets regularly with the firm’s Diversity Chairwoman to further develop and promote diversity through events targeted to other minority attorneys, clients and community members. This committee has successfully held numerous minority receptions and events in conjunction with the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Bayou Classic and the Essence Music Festival, as well as sponsorships including the Urban League, Diversity Summits, Black Business Networks, Minority Bar Association events, National Minority AIDS Council efforts, as well as endowed professorships and scholarships at historically black universities.
Adams and Reese women and minorities lead by example and share in the leadership of our firm. We are also proud of our women and minority attorneys serving in leadership positions in professional, civic and philanthropic organizations.
Recent Diversity Honors
Adams and Reese is proud of our diversity recognitions made possible through the hard work, dedication and commitment within the firm:
Diversity Recognition - Top 200 Law Firms for Women Equity Partners American Lawyer Media 2012
Diversity Award - Unity Award in Large Company Category Biz941 Magazine 2012
Diversity Award - Corporate Counsel Women of Color Diversity Award of Excellence Corporate Counsel Women of Color® 2011
Diversity Award - Commitment to Diversity Award Human Resources Management Association 2011
Diversity Award - Commendation of Diversity Principles Louisiana State Bar Association 2010
Diversity Recognition - Diversity Scorecard - Among top 200 law firms in diversity Minority Law Journal 2010, 2009, 2008
Diversity Award - Encouraging Diversity Award, Finalist Minority Business Awards Birmingham Business Journal 2009, 2007
Diversity Recognition - Women in Law Firms - Nationally ranked among nation's best law firms for women American Lawyer Magazine 2009
Diversity Award - Encouraging Diversity Award, First Place Minority Business Awards Birmingham Business Journal 2008
Diversity Recognition - Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity MultiCultural Law Magazine 2008
Diversity Recognition - Top 100 Law Firms for Women Women 3.0 Magazine 2008
Diversity Award - Lighthouse Award - Fostering diversity in the legal profession International Paper Legal Department 2006
Events and Sponsorships Adams and Reese is proud to host, sponsor, partner and participate in numerous diversity initiatives:
ABA Minority Counsel Program
ABA Section of Litigation Products Liability Committee's "Women in Products Liability"
Bayou Classic
Corporate Counsel Women of Color® Annual Career Strategies Conference
Endowed Professorships and Scholarships at Historically Black Universities
Essence Music Festival
GE Midwestern Diversity Conference
Louisiana State Bar Association Minority Involvement Annual Job Fair – Loyola University
Loyola University College of Law Diversity Programs
Martinet Scholarship Gala
Mobile United Ethics and Diversity Seminar
National Association of Women Judges Annual Conference
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