Professional Liability Insurance Attorney Representation

In the event that you are sued or you receive a subpoena that requires you to appear in court at a trial or at a deposition, it is imperative that you are represented by an attorney. It does not matter whether you believe you did nothing wrong or that you do not believe that you are a target. The law is a world unto itself, and you need assistance to ensure that you are protected while dealing in that world.

When you receive court papers, it is key that you contact Lockton immediately who will start the claims process. The insurance company will be notified and will then assign an attorney to you to protect your rights. The attorney that will be assigned is an expert in the type of law involving your profession. This expertise is critical as each area of the law is different, and your neighbor or relative, although he or she may be a competent attorney, will generally not have the needed expertise to protect your professional reputation.

Further, should your license be attached, you must be represented by an attorney at the initial stages of the process. The first step in the process will be an informal meeting with an investigator. The investigator will call and try to convince you that the meeting is “no big deal.” Be cautious. The investigator is not your friend and while the meeting may be presented as informal, it is anything but informal. You need representation at that meeting.

Regardless of whether you have insurance coverage for an action that is taken against you, it is important to have an attorney represent you in any court proceeding.

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