D&O Liability

When corporate directors or officers are sued by shareholders, employees, or customers for alleged misconduct, there is a lot at stake and their reputation and career may also be in jeopardy. They turn to Bullivant Houser for a solid plan of defense when they are being investigated by the state or federal government. We recognize the challenges and disruption these accusations and contentious disputes can cause and that directors and officers face increasing risk for becoming targets. Our firm is experienced in securities litigation, one of the principal areas from which claims against directors and officers arise. 

Bullivant represents directors and officers in both general corporate and financial institution areas, as well as in the non-profit area. We also deal with securities claims and alleged regulatory violations as well as mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duty claims brought against an officer or director. With a sophisticated litigation team that has significant courtroom experience and understands the ins and outs of D&O insurance, we are committed to doing what’s in the best interest of our clients and resolving these claims successfully as early as possible. Our trial lawyers are also fully prepared to vigorously defend complex D&O cases in court.