Health Care Professionals

The partners and associates of LBC&C have decades of experience in representing hospitals, physicians, dentists, nurses, midwives, and allied health care professionals in defending and avoiding malpractice lawsuits. LBC&C offers a wide range of legal services for the health care professions.

In addition to malpractice defense representation in state and federal courts, LBC&C offers a full range of business and professional counseling, risk management services, and legal representation before state and federal regulatory boards, the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, and the Office of Professional Discipline.

LBC&C has an extensive array of experts available for consultation and testifying about virtually any medical condition or practice.

The firm's medical library resources also assist in making prompt assessment of medical issues to enable discovery proceedings to be conducted effectively and efficiently.

Whether the preferred disposition is through negotiation, alternate dispute resolution, or trial, LBC&C has the experience to guide clients with insightful evaluation of the issues necessary to accomplish the desired goal.

Cost-Effective Litigation

LBC&C's early analysis allows the defense team to promptly identify the strengths and weaknesses of the case. A litigation strategy is developed for each case which ranges from early settlement to disposition through motion or trial and verdict.

All pertinent factors are considered when mapping a strategy to ensure that the preferred disposition is realistically attainable in a cost effective manner.

A Commitment to Teamwork

LBC&C practices structured teamwork to effectively defend health care professionals. Each member of the defense team is kept well informed to enable active participation in the defense.

Communication with the client and the insurance carrier is a top priority so that the defense team can determine at the earliest opportunity the most cost effective means of obtaining the desired result.