For decades, seasoned lawyers at Fox Rothschild have stood as a pillar of support for law firms and attorneys facing malpractice litigation and ethics investigations, navigating firm dissolutions or negotiating career transitions.

We understand the needs of the individual lawyer and the unique dynamics of a law firm. We recognize the distinct pressures lawyers may experience when they find themselves adverse to former clients or partners.

In every matter – litigation, transactions and negotiations – we earn your trust by treating your problem as if it were our own.

Legal Malpractice

When professional liability is at stake, experience and strategic acumen are essential.

Our litigators are lawyer’s lawyers. We’re sensitive to the dynamics of a lawyer or firm facing accusations that have the potential to put reputations and livelihoods in jeopardy.

We invest the time to understand your case and define your goals. We have deep experience working with a constellation of stakeholders, including insurers and a law firm’s general counsel. We believe that this broad perspective and thorough knowledge is crucial to instill confidence and demonstrate that we are prepared to aggressively defend your interests.

Our trial lawyers are experienced in the gamut of disputes that may arise in the practice and business of law, including:

• legal malpractice claims
• partnership separations
• fee disputes
• misuse of civil proceedings allegations
• criminal investigations

Members of our team have also served as expert witnesses in complex legal malpractice cases.

Risk Management

Law firms can't afford to be reactive. Proactive risk management and strategic governance are critical to maintaining stability and fostering growth.

Coverage analyses and professional liability insurance evaluations help both the insured lawyers and the insurers make informed decisions. We guide clients to address public record issues, manage fee collections, and draft partnership, corporate, and shareholder agreements tailored to your needs.

We also help clients craft compensation agreements and governance documentation, ensuring that all aspects of a firm’s operations are legally sound and strategically aligned.

Transactions and Transitions

In growth or contraction, law firms have distinct needs. Ethics concerns add a layer of complexity that calls for the assistance of experienced advisers.

We guide clients in mergers, acquisitions and intricate “break-ups” of law firms. We understand how to navigate the pain points in partnership separations, buy-outs, and dissolutions. We provide a steady hand in law firm bankruptcies and wind-downs.

Our support extends to managing attorney departures and assisting with lateral hiring and integration, ensuring that transitions are seamless and minimally disruptive.

Our commitment to excellence and our track record of successful outcomes makes us a trusted partner for lawyers or law firms seeking robust defense and proactive risk management solutions.

Connected and Respected

Our team includes lawyers with deep roots in the organized bar and sterling reputations in the courts and academia, including several who are fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers or members of the American Law Institute.

Many serve as adjunct professors, teaching courses on ethics and trial advocacy. Many are also ranked by Chambers USA as leading lawyers in litigation, insurance and white-collar defense.