Lawyers Professional Liability

This is an admitted product designed for law firms with one to 50 attorneys. Various limits of liability options are available up to $5 million, with deductible options as low as $1,000 and first dollar defense available to qualifying firms.

With ProAssurance's LawyerCare coverage, you receive years of experience, unwavering support and tough defense. Combined with LawyerCare's unique features and customizable options, it adds up to a comprehensive solution.

   

Qualifying firms include those with:

1-50 attorneys

Risk management tools: standard communication letters, conflict avoidance systems, dual docket control systems, low number of fee suits, and continuing legal education

No area of practice in: Class Action, Copyright, Entertainment, Environmental Law, Patent, Securities,
Syndications or Venture Capital

Good claim history (minimal claim activity)

Back-up attorney for sole practitioners

Domiciled in Arizona, California (*Except in Alameda, Los Angeles, Marin, Orange, San Diego, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Sacramento Counties), and Colorado

* We are currently awaiting state approval to write in those counties.

 

LawyerCare® features:


■ Limits up to $5,000,000
■ Deductible options as low as $1,000 and First Dollar Defense for qualifying firms
■ Claims expense outside the limit of liability available to qualifying firms
■ Career coverage for qualifying attorneys
■ Broad definition of Professional Services
■ Broad definition of Personal Injury
■ Free 60-day automatic tail
■ Employment practices liability defense for alleged acts or omissions in the workplace
■ Innocent Insured provision
■ Reduced deductible for mediation
■ Defendant’s reimbursement of $250/$10,000
■ Special defense expense benefit for attorney discipline proceedings
■ Coverage available for part-time law firms
■ Reduced rates for part-time attorneys
■ Extensive Extended Reporting Period (ERP) options
■ Free ERP in the event of death or disability
■ Free ERP for retiring attorneys (must be insured with company for four consecutive years and age 55 or older)
■ Individual ERP available
■ Independent contractor coverage available

This information is provided as an overview.
Refer to the policy and endorsements for complete details.

 

Coverage is provided by ProAssurance Group companies, rated A- (Excellent) with a financial size of XII ($1B - $1.25B) by A.M. Best.
ProAssurance Group, providing professional liability insurance, has over $4.4 billion in assets.

Applications and supplemental forms
   
New Business Application - Word Format New Business Application - PDF Format
Detail Information Addendum Renewal Application
   
Incorporated Supplemental Attorney Detail Supplemental
New Lawyer Supplemental SEC Supplemental
Copyright Supplemental Outside Interests Supplemental
Financial Institution Supplemental Entertainment Area of Practice Supplemental
Real Estate Area of Practice Supplemental Plaintiff Area of Practice Supplemental