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The firm has defended hundreds of legal malpractice cases involving such diverse issues as probate and family law to complex underlying patent infringement claims. The firm has also defended several accountants in high-exposure cases. The firm's understanding of the law and of the "case within a case" doctrine instills confidence in the attorney/client and gives the firm an edge over the plaintiffs' bar. This expertise frequently leads to resolution by summary judgment, outright dismissals or favorable resolutions via settlement. The firm involves the attorney/client in all aspects of the litigation and frequently saves costs by utilizing the client's expertise in the underlying subject matter prior to retaining experts for consultation or trial.

 

IN THE COURTROOM AND IN THE BOARDROOM

In a trial venued at LASC Santa Monica, P.K. Schrieffer LLP resolved a case on the eve of closing arguments at trial in a broker malpractice case arising from $3.5 million in claimed uncovered fine arts losses.  The case settled for less than 3% of claimed damages after cross-examination of plaintiff’s standard of care expert.
 

P.K. Schrieffer LLP successfully defended an insurance producer and broker in a professional negligence cause of action.  The limited liability partnership was compensated for the loss by the carrier but pursued professional negligence claims against the producer and broker based in part on delay in determining limits.  After one deposition, the limited partnership agreed to dismiss the case against the producer and broker for a waiver of costs.
 

P.K. Schrieffer LLP secured a unanimous defense verdict after a jury trial of whistleblower wrongful termination case.  Plaintiff claimed she reported Enron like accounting and tax fraud to her supervisor and was then terminated.  The jury deliberated for ½ a day prior to returning the verdict.  This case was featured in DRI - The Voice of the Defense Bar's December 2, 2009 issue of The Voice.