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We are crisis management attorneys in New York City. We have been in practice since 2008. We get involved when people and companies face challenging situations with potential legal and reputational consequences. Examples of these situations are high-profile whistleblower allegations, significant accounting controversies, product recalls, or government investigations.
As crisis management attorneys, we can assist in:
- Developing an overall strategic plan to manage and resolve the crisis
- Dealing with government investigations
- Determining the company's scope of civil and criminal liability
- Preparing a press response as part of an overall communication plan
- Representing the company before media outlets
The role of crisis management lawyers can involve different activities such as risk assessment, strategic planning, legal guidance, coordination with stakeholders, response management, litigation and defense, and reputation protection.
Risk Management
In every crisis faced by the corporation, the first step crisis management lawyers make is to assess the risk in order to know how to manage it. An analysis of these risks will be weighed with its potential impact on the client's interests, reputation, and legal liabilities.
Strategic Planning
Once risks are identified, the crisis management lawyer then develops an overall strategy to manage the risk. This involves planning for activities that protect the client's interests and minimize legal, financial, and reputational damage.
Legal Guidance
Crisis management lawyers also provide legal advice on complex issues relating to governmental regulations, civil and criminal liabilities, and other risks that may arise from the crisis.
Coordination with Stakeholders
A crisis management lawyer can also represent the corporation when dealing with other stakeholders such as the government, the public, and the media. They also collaborate with internal teams such as public relations specialists to formulate solutions to the crisis.
Response Management
Another aspect of crisis management involves response management. This includes the preparation of press responses to the crisis and other forms of communication to the public. The crisis management lawyer must review all corporate communications to the public during the period of crisis to ensure a unified response that protects the client's interests and minimizes any risk of civil or criminal liabilities.
Litigation and Defense
The most common role of crisis management lawyers relates to representation in litigation and defense. This does not only involve representation before the courts but also with other government agencies, such as with SEC, DOJ, and CFTC and in congressional hearings.
The role of a crisis management lawyer is essential in dealing with high-profile corporate situations with significant legal consequences to stakeholders. A boutique law firm can effectively handle crisis management with a more distinctive and personal approach than larger law firms. Should you need legal representation, we at the Law Offices of Albert Goodwin are here for you. We are located in Midtown Manhattan in New York, NY. You can call us at 212-233-1233 or send us an email at [email protected].
About the Author
Albert Goodwin Esq. is a licensed New York attorney with over 18 years of courtroom experience. His extensive knowledge and expertise make him well-qualified to write authoritative articles on a wide range of legal topics. He can be reached at 212-233-1233 or [email protected].
