Insurance for Lawyers & Attorneys

Most states do not have laws requiring your law firm to carry Malpractice insurance. Although you are not compelled to carry a malpractice insurance, this is a priority for your own protection.

If you are working as an independent contractor, you probably don't need to carry a malpractice insurance. Contract attorneys are usually covered under the law firm's policy.

If your employees use their cars to go to court, their personal insurance policy won't likely to cover an accident on the job. Give them Commercial Auto insurance as it is likely to cover an accident on the job and has better coverages and higher limits.

While legal work doesn't seem to have a high chance of on-the-job injuries, accidents do happen. It is important to have Workers' Compensation if you have employees, and is mandatory in most states when a company reaches a certain number of employees.

Attorneys require long hours of computer work or driving to client locations and court appearances. If lawyers suffer from on-the-job injuries like repetitive stress or accidents, Workers' Compensation can be incredibly valuable.

Law firms may have plenty experience in court, but it’s the last place they want to end up defending themselves. Just like any profession, lawyers face a number of risks that require comprehensive insurance coverage. As a lawyer, you advise clients, which comes with a whole host of risks. You also may have an office space or spend a lot of time on the go as you visit clients and attend hearings. Here’s an overview of insurance that law firms and lawyers should have to protect themselves from the day-to-day risks of doing business.