A New York federal court dismissed the law firm DLA Piper from a lawyers malpractice lawsuit brought by a bankrupt former client.  The former client alleged that DLA Piper did not perform certain work properly and was partially responsible for the client declaring bankruptcy.  The court said that the plaintiff failed to produce expert testimony or facts to substantiate the claim and dismissed the lawsuit.

“Nuisance suits” such as these are a reason every law firm should purchase professional liability insurance for their practice.  Insurance such as directors and officers insurance and errors and omissions insurance has the benefit of defending a firm even in the event of a frivolous lawsuits. Contact us today to discuss how to better protect your firm from lawsuits