Professional Liability

Fox Smith attorneys understand the emotional and economical impact a claim can have on a business professional. Our attorneys work aggressively to defend such claims and minimize the impact of these cases.

Fox Smith attorneys also have experience with a variety of securities-related matters, from the relatively simple defense of brokers at depositions of divorcing clients, to complex arbitrations before the NASD. Fox Smith attorneys have handled virtually every type of situation brokers and brokerage houses face, with consistently outstanding results. For example, when a large brokerage house was threatened with being added to a suit in St. Clair County, Illinois, a Fox Smith attorney successfully defended the broker and ultimately got the matter dismissed prior to suit being filed. The brokerage house was saved incredible time and expense.

We also have significant experience representing real estate professionals, including real estate agents, real estate appraisers, and home inspection companies. Our attorneys understand the importance of defending clients against claims of negligence, breach of contract, fraud, intentional misrepresentation, and violations of the Missouri and Illinois Consumer Fraud Acts. While such allegations are serious and threaten the reputation of the real estate professional, we recognize that many clients are self-insured on such claims and desire an economical approach to defending these cases.