Medical malpractice and professional liability claims are among the most complex and high-stakes matters in litigation. A claim against a physician, hospital, or licensed professional can threaten both financial stability and professional reputation — and the defense requires attorneys who understand both the legal standards and the technical subject matter involved. At Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, our Lubbock law firm focuses this area of practice exclusively on the defense side, representing medical personnel, healthcare facilities, and other professionals against malpractice and liability claims throughout West Texas.
Our attorneys bring a broad collective experience to these matters, and our firm’s deep background in insurance litigation serves as a distinct asset — many professional liability claims are defended in coordination with insurers, and our familiarity with both sides of that relationship allows us to work efficiently and effectively on behalf of our clients.
Medical malpractice claims require a defense team that can evaluate complex clinical facts, work with qualified medical experts, and construct a compelling defense rooted in both the law and the applicable standard of care. Our attorneys have extensive experience defending a wide range of medical professionals and healthcare facilities against malpractice allegations, including physicians, surgeons, nurses, EMTs, dentists, chiropractors, hospitals, and clinics.
We approach each medical malpractice case with a swift and thorough evaluation of the facts, identifying the strongest available defenses early in the process. Our goal is to resolve these matters as efficiently as possible — whether through pre-trial resolution or vigorous courtroom advocacy — while minimizing disruption to our clients’ professional lives and practices. When cases proceed beyond the trial court, our appellate attorneys are prepared to continue the defense at the next level.
Beyond the healthcare setting, our professional liability practice extends to a wide range of licensed professionals facing claims of negligence or misconduct in their fields. We have represented lawyers, engineers, architects, and their firms and parent organizations in professional liability matters. These cases often involve complex technical and professional standards that require careful analysis and credible expert support — both of which our attorneys are well-equipped to provide.
For professionals facing claims that also involve employment-related allegations, our employment law attorneys can provide coordinated support across both areas of the dispute.
Our medical and professional liability practice is intentionally focused on defense. That singular focus means our attorneys have developed deep expertise in the strategies, expert relationships, and litigation tactics that produce the best outcomes for defendants in these cases. We understand how plaintiff’s counsel approaches these claims — and we use that knowledge to anticipate and counter their arguments at every stage of the litigation.
When liability claims intersect with broader commercial litigation matters — such as disputes involving professional service contracts or organizational liability — our full-service capabilities allow us to provide seamless representation across all dimensions of the case.
If you or your organization is facing a medical malpractice or professional liability claim in West Texas, contact our Lubbock law firm today. You can reach us by phone at 806-590-1780 or via e-mail.
