Directors & Officers Liability

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: 

Additionally, Reger Rizzo & Darnall has a long-standing history with numerous, 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 skills needed to quickly and effectively defend claims against our clients. 

Our team of D&O attorneys is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, cost-effective representation while also providing the highest level of service to each and every client. We pride ourselves in offering hands-on case management services in which our partners 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 those responsibilities.

When dealing with sensitive matters such as these, cases can become very complex, very quickly. That is why members of our D&O Group work closely with other members of the Firm across multiple practices, including our Insurance Practices, Employment and Litigation Groups. Together, our attorneys are able to provide a comprehensive, 360-degree approach to each matter, which allows our attorneys to best serve the complex and ever-changing needs of our clients.