Practices

As dental procedures become more complex and invasive, dentists are coming under greater scrutiny and malpractice claims against them are rising. MCB is a proven leader in the defense of dentists, periodontists, endodontists, prosthodontists, orthodontists, dental hygienists, office assistants and other related professionals in this field for the last century. The Firm’s defense experience extends from informed consent issues of mini-dental implant  surgery and failure to diagnose oral cancer to dental procedures such as full mouth restorations.

MCB understands the importance of the expanding landscape of electronically stored information (ESI) and the evolving requirements and burdens faced by its clients. The Firm has experience with the preservation of potentially  relevant documents and  assisting clients in the most cost-effective way  to manage  discovery from  preservation  through production.

MCB’s Labor and Employment Practice Group primarily represents companies and executives in a wide range of issues arising in the context of employment relationships and partnerships. The attorneys of MCB provide experienced and knowledgeable representation. They advise, educate, and offer creative solutions to their clients to reduce the risk of litigation.

Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP has developed its reputation as New York’s premier medical malpractice defense law firm by defending the interests of health care professionals in malpractice suits for 100 years. The Firm is called upon by many of New York’s largest hospitals and prominent physicians to handle high exposure cases, often those that have significant media coverage. The Firm also successfully defends malpractice claims for nursing homes, physician group practices, health care organizations and other health care providers, including psychiatrists and psychologists.

MCB defends cases against nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, both through insurers and on a self-insured basis. Indemnity payments involving these facilities have increased dramatically in other jurisdictions and this trend has now affected New York.

MCB understands the rigorous training involved in earning a doctor of podiatric medicine degree and that a malpractice claim not only has the potential for financial repercussions, but also to harm one’s professional reputation and license. Our attorneys use their premier experience, legal skills and medical knowledge to ensure the best possible resolution of claims against their clients.

The Firm has experience in defending manufacturers, including those who make ophthalmic instrumentation, metal punch presses, metal fabrications and caskets, bicycle helmets, electrical pumps, ladders and plastic extrusion containers. These cases have been handled from inception through trial and many have included long-term representation of the manufacturer or secondary involvement as part of a medical malpractice case.

MCB attorneys have represented professionals in both State and Federal courts in diverse matters including design and construction controversies, RICO and fraud investigations, mortgage and financing issues, real estate syndication matters and other areas of business and the law, and, of course, underlying medical personal injury claims.

MCB’s Professional Discipline and Licensing team has extensive experience when it comes to representing healthcare professionals in connection with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) and the Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) investigations.