Again, there are plenty of reasons for setting up an LLC, such as protecting investors, limiting
contractual liability, limiting liability arising from
employee's conduct, and a host of business and tax uses, but avoiding personal liability for your own conduct isn't one of them.
There's an easier and more effective way. Buy good personal liability insurance and buy
an umbrella liability insurance policy. If you're running a business, buy a good
business insurance policy (including liability) and an umbrella policy for it, too. If your business is unusual, or you're worried about a particular risk, look for risk-specific insurance, like media policies which cover defamation. Don't skimp -- get at least $1 million in coverage, or more depending on your own risks.
Then you'll be covered for most tort verdicts (some states prohibit insurance intentional conduct, and insurance policies can carve out whatever exceptions / exemptions they want).
