PRACTICE

Technology Liability (Tech E&O)

Overview

PierFerd’s Technology Liability (Tech E&O) Defense Practice represents companies facing claims arising from alleged failures in technology products, services, or professional advice. Whether defending against allegations of software malfunctions, failed system implementations, service disruptions, or data security lapses, we provide strategic legal counsel to mitigate risk and financial exposure.

  • Trial-Tested Litigation Prowess

    Our Litigation team excels in discerning the critical aspects of a case and collaborates closely with our clients to ensure that litigation is managed in a manner that advances their ultimate objectives. We work diligently to resolve immediate issues and help our clients avoid similar challenges in the future, while striving to provide value-add to our clients in an effective representation.

  • Bench Strength and Industry Experienced

    PierFerd Litigation partners provide clients across various industries globally with comprehensive commercial litigation and dispute resolution services. From coast to coast, in state and federal courts, our experience spans from appellate to high-stakes commercial and corporate fraud litigation, to IP and insurance related disputes, with the ability to scale up for our clients as and when necessary.

  • Client-Focused Approach to Disputes

    We view our seasoned litigators as an extension of our clients’ in-house legal teams, working collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes through strategic partnership, early intervention, and a comprehensive approach to dispute resolution.

  • Team-Orientated, Comprehensive Strategies

    We seamlessly collaborate with other practice groups to leverage and bring to bear the appropriate industry experience wherever necessary, ensuring litigation strategies are comprehensively addressed, including matters related to banking and financial services, cyber-risk, healthcare, insurance, intellectual property, employment and labor, and real estate, among others.

Capabilities

We defend technology providers, SaaS companies, IT consultants, and professional service firms against claims of negligence, breach of contract, misrepresentation and other more creative theories of liability. PierFerd works closely with cyber insurers, experts, and risk management professionals to assess liability, resolve disputes efficiently, and protect our clients' reputations.

With deep experience in contract disputes, negligence, regulatory compliance, and industry-specific liability risks, we help companies navigate Tech E&O claims while implementing proactive strategies to strengthen contractual protections and reduce future risk.