 | Douglas R. Richmond on Defense Lawyers' Malpractice Liability to Excess Insurers
Liability insurers appoint defense counsel to represent their policyholders. If a case turns out badly, the defense lawyer’s conduct may be unfavorably scrutinized. Malpractice claims by insurance companies against defense attorneys are now common. While primary insurers’ right to sue defense counsel for malpractice is well-settled, however, excess insurers are increasingly suing defense counsel when verdicts exceed primary policy limits. These suits raise a By Douglas R. Richmond
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