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Does an Attorney Malpractice Policy have exclusions for client ownership?

Click Here for the Attorney Malpractice Ownership exclusions by insurer


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Does an Attorney Malpractice Policy have exclusions for client directorships/management/officer?
Click here for the clients directorship/officer/management by insurer
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What are the requirements for an Attorney Malpractice Retirement Tail?
Click Here for the Retirement Tail Requirements by Insurer if offered
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Which Attorney Malpractice Insurers have Crisis Event Coverage?
Click Here Crisis Event Coverage Details by Insurer
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Does my Attorney Malpractice Insurer have Disciplinary Coverage?

Disciplinary Coverage can be 'Duty to Defend' or 'Reimbursement'

Click here to see if your insurer offers disciplinary coverage that the type of coverage offered.


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Are Attorney Malpractice Fees/Punitive Damages Covered?

Attorney Fees are almost universally excluded from the definition of damages in attorney malpractice policies.  Punitive damages may or may not be excluded from malpractice coverage, but still may not be permitted by your state.

Click Here to See by Insurer whether Punitive Damages are Included/Excluded

 


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What Professional Services does an Attorney Malpractice Policy Cover?

When looking for the appropriate insurer, check the professional services definition against the services that your law firm provides.  

Professional Services Defined by Insurer


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Reducing Attorney Malpractice Deductible Costs

Insurers may have policy features that reduce your deductible obligations.  See which insurers offer these features:

https://www.l2insuranceagency.com/blog/tag/reducing%20attorney%20malpractice%20deductible%20costs/


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