Touchstone Bernays is active in handling multiple types of professional liability cases. This type of litigation includes the defense oflegal malpractice claims, claims against insurance agents, officers and directors, certified public accountants, financial planners and brokers, and other professionals. Our attorneys and staff have handled all of the above types of professional liability claims and know how to effectively and efficiently prepare the case to maximize any settlement opportunities at the right time, or place the client in the best position possible in front of a jury. These cases are usually expert-driven and our attorneys and staff have a working relationship with many of the leading experts in these areas. Our attorneys are also familiar with the professional liability insurance policies, and know the importance of coordination and communication among the carrier claim representative, the client, and the attorney in order to achieve the best possible outcome.
Recent News
- Transparency in Coverage
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- EIGHT TOUCHSTONE BERNAYS ATTORNEYS NAMED TO THE 2019 TEXAS SUPER LAWYERS LIST
- TOUCHSTONE BERNAYS ATTORNEYS HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO THE 2019 TEXAS RISING STARS LIST
- NINE TOUCHSTONE BERNAYS ATTORNEYS NAMED TO THE 2018 TEXAS SUPER LAWYERS LIST
Practice Areas
- Appellate
- Auto Liability
- Bad Faith / Extra-Contractual
- Business & Commercial
- Construction Accidents
- Construction Defects
- Coverage Opinions & Coverage Litigation
- Employer Liability
- Employment Practices
- Estate Planning and Probate
- Excess, Reinsurance and Surplus
- Government & Municipal Liability
- Health Care Liability
- Mass Torts and Environmental Claims
- Oil Field Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Professional Liability
- Real Estate Law
- Trucking Liability
Our Attorneys

Michael D. Tanner
Partner
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