Professional Liability
Overview
Jeff Otto has extensive experience in the defense and trial of professional liability litigation brought against attorneys and physicians.
Representative Experience
- Tried medical malpractice case involving failure to diagnose breast cancer litigation resulting in defense verdict in Central Texas.
- Tried medical malpractice case involving wrongful foreclosure claims against large regional law firm and its substitute trustee during foreclosure action; defense verdict.
- Defended deceased attorney’s estate in action brought by heirs in probate case claiming mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duties; confidential settlement reached.
- Defended architects and engineers in litigation over multiple rural school district projects brought by local school boards; statewide settlements reached in all cases.