Malpractice Insurance for Law Firms
We are the exclusive broker for CNA’s Professional Liability program for firms with up to 49 attorneys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal Malpractice Insurance?
Legal malpractice insurance, also known as lawyers professional liability, is arguably the most important type of coverage your firm can carry. It helps protect you against liability claims related to:
- Errors & Omissions
- Negligence
- Misrepresentation
Why Do You Need It?
Legal malpractice insurance is necessary, even though you hope to never use it. We find that over 65% of legal malpractice claims are brought against firms with five or fewer attorneys. It can help protect your reputation whether your law firm is big or small.
What Does It Cover?
Legal malpractice insurance typically covers your firm as well as the attorneys that practice there. It helps cover the costs associated with legal defense, damages, settlements, fines, and penalties.
What Isn't Covered?
There are a number of risk areas that aren’t covered by malpractice insurance. For example:
- Employment-related lawsuits
- Criminal, malicious, or fraudulent acts
- Business partners or board members
Why Consider The Liberty Company?
We have serviced the insurance needs of legal professionals for over fifty years. The knowledge and experience we have gained during this time will prove invaluable in your decision for carriers, limits, and coverage enhancements.
How It Works
We understand that clients have diverse needs. Our strength lies in our ability to consistently provide custom solutions and project management to help guide businesses to make smart insurance decisions. Get covered in just four easy steps!
How Much Legal Malpractice Coverage Is Right For You?
Please contact us to learn more about your options.