Professional Liability
At Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, we defend professionals across a wide spectrum of disciplines in complex, high-exposure liability claims. Whether the matter involves healthcare providers, design professionals, or construction consultants, we bring deep subject-matter knowledge, trial-tested strategies, and a disciplined approach tailored to the realities of professional risk.
Our team represents clients in both state and federal courts throughout Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and the broader Gulf Coast region. We understand what’s at stake—reputations, licenses, and careers—and we work to resolve disputes with discretion, rigor, and results.
Medical Malpractice Defense
We provide aggressive, sophisticated defense to hospitals, physicians, nurses, long-term care providers, and other healthcare professionals facing claims of medical negligence. Our attorneys understand both the medical and legal complexities that define this field—from surgical and diagnostic errors, to multispecialty management of complex patient care, medication management, hospital administration errors, and elder care and birth-related injuries.
We guide our clients through every phase of litigation, including pre-litigation risk assessment, medical review panel proceedings under the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act, direct action lawsuits, and professional board investigations. We routinely work with medical experts across specialties, conduct targeted records analysis, and deploy strategic pretrial motions to narrow issues and eliminate unsupported claims. Our clients include:
- Physicians, surgeons, and dentists
- Hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers
- Nurses, therapists, and allied health professionals
- Nursing homes and elder care providers
- Medical groups and insurers
Whether resolving cases quietly or preparing for trial, we tailor our defense to the needs of each client, balancing reputational risk, regulatory impact, and litigation exposure.
Defense of Architects, Engineers, and Design Professionals
We have long represented architects, engineers, and other licensed design professionals in claims involving alleged design errors, construction administration disputes, and coordination issues. Our attorneys are well-versed in the standards of care applicable to each profession and the unique defenses available under Louisiana law—including those involving prescriptive periods, contractual limitations, and contributory fault.
We regularly handle claims involving:
- Structural, civil, and mechanical engineering errors
- Architectural design and specification disputes
- Delays and cost overruns related to project administration
- Code compliance and ADA accessibility issues
- Failure-to-warn or supervision-related claims
Our team has successfully defended individual practitioners, design firms, and their insurers in both private and public construction matters, including multi-party litigation, licensing board proceedings, and related disputes.
Construction Managers and Consultants
We also represent construction managers and consultants who face professional liability claims stemming from their roles in planning, managing, or overseeing construction projects. Our experience includes defending both “agency” and “at risk” construction managers, as well as consulting professionals involved in due diligence, site development, permitting, and compliance.
We handle claims involving:
- Negligent supervision or failure to coordinate trades
- Breach of standard-of-care in contractor selection
- Oversight errors leading to cost overruns or unsafe conditions
- Coordination disputes in complex project delivery models
Our team defends individuals, firms, and their insurers in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution forums across the Gulf South.
A Strategic, Disciplined Approach
Across all professional liability matters, we take a proactive and disciplined approach—focusing on early case evaluation, informed risk analysis, and efficient resolution strategies that protect our clients’ licenses, reputations, and bottom line. When trial is necessary, we are fully prepared to defend our clients in court, in arbitration, and on appeal.