Professional Services

In the world of professional services, impeccable reputation, backed by solid performance, are crucial for success. McLane’s respected team of experienced attorneys understand the value of professional reputation, how to effectively protect that reputation, and understand the legal intricacies of managing a professional services business.

Many professional service providers, such as mental and physical health care givers, accountants, architects, the clergy, and even attorneys, are unfamiliar with the terrain of the legal system and the subsequent need to develop aggressive strategies to both manage their businesses and conserve their professional livelihoods by avoiding litigation.

Our representation in the professional services industry includes advising and training clients in matters concerning professional licensing, taxation, risk management and professional ethics, and matters concerning mental health issues. Members of our corporate department advise professional service providers on partnership creation and dissolution, sale and purchase of business practice, real estate issues, contractual arrangements, and trademarks registration and defense. We have a very active employment group, with members who have extensive experience advising professional service providers in areas covering employment issues such as sexual harassment, hiring and termination, and non-competition agreements.

We have a strong background in arbitrating and, when necessary litigating, disputes involving partnership and corporate issues, taxation, insurance claims, and ethics issues for accountants, attorneys, physicians, architects and other professionals. Our attorneys serving this sector have notable and extensive experience planning for, managing, and mitigating issues relating to allegations of malpractice or professional conduct. Our focused legal advocates have the background and experience to provide the thoughtful and carefully shaped strategies required to assist today’s professional service provider.

Our attorneys regularly speak and write about these issues and are active advocates for both individuals and professional practices.