Commercial General Liability
KPM LAW defends facilities hosting sports and entertainment events, along with promoters, brokers and production groups in music and entertainment. We also represent professional, scholastic and youth sports leagues, administrators and coaches.
Excellence

Overview
Running a business is hard enough without having to worry about lawsuits. KPM Law helps businesses and those who insure them safeguard operations, assets, and reputation with experienced and creative attorneys skilled at recognizing the optimal objectives of your business.
At KPM, we combine adept knowledge of evolving laws with the invaluable experience that comes from working with those courts, judges, and opposing attorneys routinely involved with such cases, providing a clear advantage for a successful defense.
KPM skillfully communicates with business owners, insurance carriers, claims representatives, and medical experts to adequately address concerns raised during pending litigation and support our clients throughout the process.
Whether pursuing resolution through alternative dispute proceedings or going to trial, KPM pursues the strategy best suited to your business objectives and the specific facts of each claim.
A Legacy of Excellence in Commercial & General Liability Defense
For over three decades, KPM has been one of the region's most trusted commercial and general liability defense firms — combining evolving legal knowledge with deep court and counsel familiarity to protect businesses and their insurers with strategic precision.
Deep Regional Court Knowledge
Whether the claim is a bodily injury, property damage, advertising injury, or fire, KPM has the breadth and depth to defend every coverage line under a commercial general liability policy.
Full CGL Coverage Expertise
Whether the claim is a bodily injury, property damage, advertising injury, or fire, KPM has the breadth and depth to defend every coverage line under a commercial general liability policy.
Proactive Business Partnership
We don't just react to lawsuits — we work proactively with businesses and carriers to identify risk, advise on policy provisions, and position every case for the best possible outcome.
Skilled Across Every Forum
Our team is skilled in trial, mediation, arbitration, and declaratory judgment actions — pursuing the resolution forum that best serves your business objectives.
A Partner You Can Rely On
KPM has been defending commercial businesses and their insurers against general liability claims for over three decades. We understand that every claim is not just a legal matter — it’s a business matter — and we approach every defense with that perspective front and center.
Our team brings to every case the experience accumulated over decades of working alongside courts, judges, and opposing counsel across the region — giving every client a strategic advantage built on real courtroom familiarity and insight.
Running a business is hard enough without having to worry about lawsuits — KPM’s job is to take that burden off your plate and give you back the confidence to focus on what matters most.

Policy & Coverage Analysis
Business Objective Alignment
Expert & Medical Coordination
Resolution Across All Forums
Areas & ClaimsDefended
KPM Law has defended commercial businesses and their general liability insurers against bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, and advertising injury claims across state and federal courts throughout the mid-Atlantic.
- Bodily Injury
- Property Damage
- Personal & Advertising Injury
- Fire Liability
- Premises liability arising under CGL policies
- Products liability under CGL coverage
- Contractual liability and indemnification disputes
- Additional insured and tender disputes
- Completed operations claims
- Liquor liability
Count on KPM
KPM's commercial and general liability defense team combines deep regional court knowledge, comprehensive CGL policy expertise, and proactive carrier communication to deliver the defense strategy that best serves each client's business objectives.
- Identify the optimal defense strategy aligned with your business objectives and policy terms
- Communicate clearly and consistently with carriers, claims representatives, and business owners
- Pursue resolution through mediation, arbitration, or trial with equal skill and preparation
- Provide proactive guidance throughout the entire litigation process
What You Can Expect
Commercial businesses and their general liability insurers trust KPM for 35+ years of court-tested CGL defense, deep regional court familiarity, and a proactive approach that aligns every defense decision with your business goals.
Q&A: Access to experienced attorneys providing legal advice on both assigned and unassigned commercial and general liability claims.
Communication: Timely communication, prompt return of all calls and emails, and exceptional responsiveness.
Annual Legal Updates: Regional summary of laws affecting commercial general liability defense.
News Articles: Periodic updates on legal issues affecting business owners and commercial insurers.
Educational Opportunities: Special events on commercial liability law, risk management, and legal defense practices.
Commercial and general liability claims touch every aspect of your business — KPM’s deep regional court knowledge, full CGL expertise, and proactive partnership approach ensure every claim is handled with the precision your business deserves.
How We Defend Your Business
Define the optimal defense strategy.
We analyze the claim, the policy, and the business context immediately to define the strongest and most strategically aligned defense approach.
Build a business-aligned defense.
We coordinate medical experts, investigators, and coverage counsel to build a thorough, business-aligned, court-ready defense.
Resolve aligned with your goals.
Whether through mediation, arbitration, or trial, we pursue the resolution that best serves your business objectives and long-term interests.
Our Offices
RICHMOND
901 Moorefield Park Dr Suite #200
Richmond, VA 23236
NORFOLK
555 East Main St Suite #1200
Norfolk, VA 23510
FAIRFAX
3950 University Dr #204
Fairfax, VA 22030
ROANOKE
2840 Electric Rd Suite #111
Roanoke, VA 24018
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