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Director and Officer Liability

We defend corporation directors and officers from a range of industries against shareholder claims, enforcement actions and criminal proceedings. We represent clients in shareholder class actions, including fraud-on-the-market class actions, derivative suits, tender offers, proxy contests and other corporation control disputes. Our attorneys provide advice to businesses, officers and directors on corporate indemnification policies and procedures.
Our attorneys have significant experience representing directors and officers that are targets of federal, state and self-regulatory enforcement actions. These matters include litigation involving negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of duty of loyalty. We also defend clients in matters involving securities, RICO, antitrust, fraud, and insurance coverage.