Legal Professional Defense

Lawyers and law firms faced with legal malpractice claims trust the lawyers of Bell, Moore & Richter S.C. to defend their professional interests.

We have defended lawyers against a broad spectrum of claims filed by former clients alleging negligence in negotiating or drafting contracts, conducting commercial closings or drafting the documents essential to them, drafting wills, probating estates, offering tax or business advice, instituting or prosecuting litigation.

For example, we have defended lawyers who drafted wills for their clients only to find themselves sued by disinherited heirs or by heirs disappointed by their inheritances. We have defended lawyers against claims initiated by the opposing party in a client's litigation or by the other side to a failed commercial transaction.

It is not just legal professionals' direct clients who bring lawsuits against them. We have also defended cases brought by third persons with whom the lawyers had no direct relationship. If the need arises, let us put that experience to work protecting your interests or the interests of your insureds.

* Bell, Moore & Richter, S.C. has been named one of the 2015 Best Law Firms - Madison First Tier Ranking in the area of Professional Malpractice Law -

Our Attorneys

Patricia Epstein Putney Email (608) 259-2318

David McFarlane Email (608) 259-2321

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Recognition 2024 Apr 09

Patricia Putney Receives the Wisconsin Defense Counsel 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

We are honored to annouce that Attorney Patricia Putney received special recognition at the 2024 Wisconsin Defense Counsel Spring Conference in April.

Wisconsin Defense Counsel's 2023 State and Local Defense Organization Diversity Award

The Wisconsin Defense Counsel’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, chaired by BMR attorney Morgan Stippel, was recognized on the international stage in October. The Defense Research Institute (“DRI”) is the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending businesses and individuals in civil litigation. Each year, DRI’s State and Local Defense Organization Diversity Award recognizes a state or local defense organization that has achieved significant success in demonstrating a commitment to diversity both inside and outside the organization. The Wisconsin Defense Counsel’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is the proud recipient of DRI’s 2023 State and Local Defense Organization Diversity Award, which was presented at DRI’s Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. BMR extends its congratulations to all members of the Wisconsin Defense Counsel’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and is proud to support these initiatives.