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Premises 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
KPM attorneys have extensive experience successfully defending owners, operators, and managers of commercial properties in premises liability actions in both state and federal courts — including trials, appeals, arbitration, and mediation.
In an ever-more litigious culture, property owners and their insurers have a tremendous responsibility to engage experienced and creative attorneys familiar with the most up-to-date statutes and legal rulings affecting premises liability defense.
KPM skillfully communicates with business owners and operators, insurance carriers, claims representatives, and medical experts to adequately address concerns raised during pending litigation and support clients throughout the process.
By choosing our legal team as your premises liability claims experts, you are assured timely and proactive guidance based on industry-leading experience.
A Legacy of Excellence in Premises Liability Defense
KPM has been defending property owners, operators, and managers against premises liability claims for over three decades — combining courtroom experience with proactive risk management to protect the assets, reputation, and future of every client we serve.
Defending Every Type of Property
Our attorneys have tried premises liability cases at the trial and appellate level across Virginia, Maryland, D.C., West Virginia, and North Carolina.
Court-Tested Across the Region
Our attorneys have tried premises liability cases at the trial and appellate level across Virginia, Maryland, D.C., West Virginia, and North Carolina.
Up-to-Date on Evolving Law
We constantly monitor changes in statutes, local ordinances, and building codes so your defense is always grounded in the most current legal standards.
Proactive Risk Reduction
Beyond the courtroom, we develop best practice guides and site inspection protocols that help clients reduce exposure before incidents ever occur.
A Partner You Can Rely On
KPM has been defending property owners, operators, and managers against premises liability claims for over three decades. We understand the physical, financial, and reputational stakes involved — and we treat every case with the urgency and precision it deserves.
Our team brings to every matter the experience accumulated over decades of trials, appeals, mediations, and settlements across state and federal courts — resolving cases within the limits of the law while always protecting your long-term interests.
We know a well-respected name in any industry comes from good, honest, hard work — and that’s exactly what you get from KPM on every premises liability claim.
Evidence Preservation
Expert Coordination
Statutory Compliance
Proactive Risk Reduction
Areas & ClaimsDefended
KPM LAW has defended premises liability claims for property owners, operators, and managers across state and federal courts throughout Virginia, Maryland, D.C., West Virginia, and North Carolina — from slip-and-fall cases to complex multi-party litigation.
- Slip/Trip-and-Falls
- Snow and Ice Removal
- Sexual Assaults
- Third-Party Physical Attacks
- Falling Objects
- Fires
- Lead-Based Paint Poisoning
- Exploding and Malfunctioning Appliances and/or Machinery
- Dog Attacks
- Negligent Design and Maintenance
- Electrical Failures
- Automatic Doors, Elevators, and Escalator Failures
- Violation of Local Ordinances and Building Codes
- Other alleged dangerous conditions on the premises
Count on KPM
Whether defending a national retailer, a nursing home, or a commercial landlord, KPM's premises liability attorneys combine site-specific investigation, expert coordination, and deep statutory knowledge to build winning defenses for every type of commercial property.
- Provide litigation and investigative services following incidents on your property
- Conduct site inspections and work with experts to build a comprehensive defense strategy
- Communicate proactively with carriers, adjusters, and medical experts throughout the process
- Develop best practice guides designed to reduce exposure before incidents occur
What You Can Expect
Property owners and their insurers depend on KPM's premises liability team for court-tested representation, proactive risk management guidance, and responsive communication on every claim.
Q&A: Access to experienced attorneys providing legal advice on both assigned and unassigned premises liability claims.
Communication: Timely communication, prompt return of all calls and emails, and exceptional responsiveness.
Annual Legal Updates: Regional summary of statutes and rulings affecting premises liability defense.
News Articles: Periodic updates on legal issues affecting property owners and insurers.
Educational Opportunities: Special events on premises liability law, safety policies, and practices that impact legal defense.
Premises liability claims are complex, evolving, and consequential — KPM brings the courtroom experience, statutory knowledge, and proactive risk management that property owners and their insurers depend on.
How We Defend Your Property
Respond and preserve immediately.
We respond immediately following an incident to conduct site inspections, preserve evidence, and establish the strongest available defense foundation.
Build an expert-backed defense.
We coordinate engineers, medical experts, and investigators to build a complete, technically grounded defense tailored to your property type.
Resolve and reduce future risk.
Whether through mediation, arbitration, or trial, we pursue the resolution that best protects your assets, reputation, and bottom line.
