Practice Group
Medical Malpractice Defense
Defense of hospitals, health systems, medical groups, physicians, nurses, and long-term care providers in California professional liability litigation.
The firm's Medical Malpractice Group defends healthcare organizations and licensed professionals from pre-claim investigation through trial and appeal. Work regularly begins before a complaint is filed, alongside risk management, claims, and medical staff leadership.
Matters are staffed by attorneys who read the chart, understand the clinical context, and can explain care decisions to a jury without overstating them. The firm coordinates with insurers, third-party administrators, and in-house counsel on strategy, budget, and reporting.
Areas within this group
Professional Negligence
Defense of physicians, nurses, allied professionals, and their employers in claims alleging a departure from the applicable standard of care.
Read moreWrongful Death
Defense of healthcare providers and organizations in wrongful death actions arising from alleged negligent care.
Read moreHospital Liability & Regulatory Compliance
Representation of hospitals in institutional liability claims and in matters involving regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Read moreElder and Dependent Adult Abuse
Defense of facilities and providers in claims brought under California's Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act.
Read moreBirth Injuries, Infant Death & Fetal Abnormalities
Defense of obstetric, neonatal, and perinatal claims involving alleged injury during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or the newborn period.
Read moreNursing & Resident Physician Care Negligence
Defense of claims arising from nursing care, supervision, handoffs, and the role of residents and trainees in patient care.
Read moreEmergency Medicine
Defense of emergency departments, emergency physicians, and contracted groups in claims arising from acute presentations.
Read moreMedical Staff Issues
Counsel to hospitals and medical staffs on peer review, bylaws, and privileging questions that intersect with litigation.
Read moreElam Claims
Defense of claims alleging negligent selection, credentialing, or retention of practitioners by a hospital.
Read moreDental and Oral Surgery
Defense of dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and dental groups in professional liability claims.
Read moreDrug and Medical Device
Defense of claims involving pharmaceuticals, implants, and medical devices used in patient care.
Read moreNursing Home Care
Defense of skilled nursing and long-term care operators in resident care, staffing, and regulatory-adjacent claims.
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