PRACTICE
Miscellaneous Professional Liability
Overview
Our Miscellaneous Professional Liability (“MPL”) defense partners deliver comprehensive, strategic representation to professionals and businesses facing allegations of errors, omissions, negligence, or misconduct in the delivery of their services. In an increasingly litigious environment, where clients demand high standards of care and accountability, MPL claims can arise from even minor oversights or misunderstandings, potentially leading to significant financial, reputational, and operational harm.
We partner with commercial insurers, self-insured entities, and individual professionals to mount aggressive defenses, leveraging our deep understanding of MPL insurance policies, industry-specific standards of care, and evolving legal trends to achieve favorable outcomes efficiently and cost-effectively.
Experience
Professionals and Industries We Defend
MPL encompasses a broad spectrum of service providers not covered under traditional professional liability categories like medical or legal malpractice. Our attorneys have defended hundreds of MPL claims for diverse professionals, including:
Advertising, marketing, and public relations specialists
Auctioneers and business brokers
Consultants (management, strategic, human resources, environmental, and technical)
Event and conference planners
Land surveyors
Financial advisors, tax preparers, and accountants (non-audit roles)
Graphic designers, interpreters, and translators
Insurance agents, brokers, and third-party administrators
Property managers, home inspectors, real estate appraisers, and leasing agents
Staffing and employment agencies
Other emerging or niche service providers, such as life coaches, market researchers, payroll processors, tattoo artists, pet groomers, and utility/energy brokers
We represent sole practitioners, small firms, and large organizations across industries like technology, finance, hospitality, and consumer services, adapting our approach to the unique risks and regulatory frameworks of each field.
Claims and Exposures We Handle
We address a wide range of MPL-related disputes, often stemming from alleged failures in service delivery, contractual breaches, or regulatory non-compliance. Common claims include:
Errors or omissions in professional advice, reporting, or execution (e.g., misstated facts, overlooked information, or untimely services)
Negligence leading to financial loss for clients, such as inaccurate tax preparation or flawed consulting recommendations
Misrepresentation of services, capabilities, or outcomes
Breach of fiduciary duty, confidentiality, or ethical standards
Regulatory and disciplinary proceedings before licensing boards, administrative bodies, or agencies (e.g., Federal Debt Collection Practices Act violations or homeowners' association disputes)
Emerging risks in novel fields, including cyber-related service failures or disputes involving third-party vendors
Our team excels in high-exposure, complex cases, including class actions, multi-jurisdictional litigation, and politically sensitive matters, while also providing pre-claim assistance to mitigate potential liabilities. Our problem-solving philosophy emphasizes collaboration with clients, treating them as integral to the defense team. By combining hands-on industry knowledge with flexible, innovative strategies, we not only resolve current disputes but also help professionals anticipate and adapt to future risks in this rapidly evolving area of liability.