PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE The Hurson Law Firm brings cases in the field of accountant and attorney malpractice. In numerous recent highly-publicized cases, professional "gatekeepers" have come under increased scrutiny. In some instances, after an accounting fraud is revealed, it later emerges that accountants could have uncovered the matter much earlier, had they been applying proper accounting standards under GAAS (Generally Accepted Accounting Standards). Attorney advisors are also coming under more scrutiny. Assessing the validity of such cases requires a unique combination of litigation skills. In any case in which a business or individual has suffered financial damage because of accounting errors or fraud, it is worth looking into whether there may be an indication of accountant malpractice. Legal standards allowing such cases have broadened in recent years, and anyone with the fiduciary duty to investigate such potential claims, such as a bankruptcy trustee, or a corporate debtor-in-possession, should inquire into the prospects of accountant, attorney, or other professional malpractice claims. We can develop contingent fee arrangements to make it possible for clients without deep pockets to sue professional service providers firms in appropriate cases.