Professional Liability: Newton Remmel defends claims against architects and engineers. The firm believes in providing an aggressive defense for these disciplines as experience shows a definite advantage by doing so. Inadequate design, administration, coordination or observation claims are examined closely at the outset to determine the likelihood of a successful defense. Early claim merit assessment is joined with efficiency so as to minimize spending the professional’s insurance deductible as much as possible.

The firm defends attorneys who face direct claims or the all-too common practice of so-called innocuous inquiries into an attorney’s handling of a legal matter. Whether it is head-on or camouflaged, the claim is handled with sensitivity to the attorney’s reputation and expectations.

The firm also prosecutes claims against insurance brokers or agents who have dropped the ball when working for policyholders. Due to the firm’s extensive insurance experience, it can quickly assess whether the insurance professional has acted below the standard of care. The firm knows how to communicate a direct and concise statement of liability to a broker or agent so as to prompt a quick resolution for the policyholder.

Newton Remmel also has substantial experience in the field of construction management. Whether a construction manager qualifies as a professional may vary from contract to contract, and from project to project. The firm has successfully handled claims where it has been able to obtain insurance coverage for a construction manager under a professional liability policy. Also, it has been able to shift the coverage obligation to the commercial general liability insurer, thereby shifting the cost of defense from the insured’s pocket, through its deductible under its professional liability coverage to the general liability policy which has no deductible. This also saves the professional liability policy limit for claims settlement, should it ever be needed.