Reger Rizzo & Darnall understands that in today’s challenging and constantly changing economic environment, a company’s directors and officers are under increased scrutiny, frequently facing opposition in response to their management decisions. We have seen first-hand how disruptive claims against a company’s directors and officers can be to an organization’s operations, as well as the reputations of both the company and the individuals involved. Regardless of whether the best resolution is to settle out of court or pursue a trial, our team stands ready to assist clients with whatever the case requires.
Reger Rizzo & Darnall’s Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability Practice Group has extensive experience defending directors and officers of public and privately held corporations, non-profit organizations, governmental entities and family-run businesses in a wide range of securities and corporate governance claims.
Our team’s keen understanding of state and federal rules and regulations, coupled with extensive litigation experience enables us to successfully represent clients in actions involving financial institutions, technology, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and healthcare and manufacturing entities. Our attorneys represent clients in federal and state litigation, regulatory enforcement matters, chancery court matters and investigations involving a wide range of matters, including:
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Breach of duty of loyalty
- Insider trading
- Securities class actions
- SEC-related claims
- Fraud
- RICO
- Corporate governance matters
- Shareholder derivative actions
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Employment discrimination
- Governmental investigations and litigation
- ERISA litigation
- False Claims Act litigation
We have a long-standing history with national insurers who routinely refer sensitive D&O litigation matters to our Firm. We frequently serve as litigation counsel of record when a coverage dispute arises because clients know that we possess the acumen needed to quickly and effectively defend claims against them.
Our team of D&O attorneys is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, cost-effective representation while providing the highest level of service to every client. We pride ourselves in offering hands-on case management services in which we closely supervise and actively work on each matter. We marry quality and experience with a comprehensive understanding of the obligations demanded of officers and directors as well as the applicable laws and regulations governing the day-to-day execution of these responsibilities.
When dealing with such sensitive matters, cases can become very complex, very quickly. That is why members of our D&O Group work closely with other members of multiple firm practices, including our Insurance, Employment and Litigation groups. Working together, our attorneys are able to provide a full-service, end-to-end approach to each matter, which allows us to best serve the complex and often changing needs of our clients.