Simon,
Peragine, Smith & Redfearn represents various
professionals with respect to business and liability
issues. In
addition to advice, both before and after litigation,
the firm successfully defends
numerous professional liability claims. Further,
the firm has successfully defended accounting
professionals in Louisiana’s landmark
case on accountants’ liability to non-clients,
as well as bank officers and directors.
The firm also represents professional accountant associations and has drafted legislation on their behalf. This proactive legislation, which has dealt with scope of duty, statute of limitations, pre-suit review panels, and limited access to confidential information, has had the effect of reducing claims and assisting an early and efficient resolution of disputes.
The firm represents professionals directly and through assignments from their insurers. Regardless of how the initial representation begins, SPS&R understands that representation of a professional involves sensitive subjects and problems, and handles these claims privately and confidentially to the fullest extent possible.
The professional liability practice group has handled cases involving the following professions:
• Design Professionals
• Engineers
• Notaries
• Accountants
• Financial Institution Directors and Officers
