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Employed Lawyers Liability Insurance - Let us find your best coverage - protection for in-house counsel
In-house attorneys can be sued personally for legal advice they give their employer, and standard lawyers malpractice policies do not cover them. Carriers look at the legal department size and work. Send us a few details and we will shop 50+ carriers for your best rate – no cost, no obligation. Prefer to talk? Call 800-616-3490.
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Applicant Information:
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- Number of attorneys and paralegals
- Areas of practice in the legal department
- States where attorneys are licensed
- Pro bono program details
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What Employed Lawyers Liability coverage includes
In-house attorneys can be sued personally for legal advice they give their employer, and standard lawyers malpractice policies do not cover them.
- Personal protection - Covers in-house lawyers for their professional acts.
- Bar complaint defense - Defense costs for disciplinary proceedings.
- Third-party claims - Claims from others who relied on counsel's advice.
- Pro bono work - Volunteer legal work approved by the employer.
- Moonlighting option - Optional coverage for outside legal work.
Good to know: employed lawyers coverage is often added to a D&O policy for a modest premium – ask if your D&O carrier offers it before buying a standalone policy.
Not covered: work for outside clients for a fee, claims by the employer except for certain cases, and fines or sanctions.
Insurance Application:
Employed Lawyers Liability
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Employed Lawyers Liability Supplemental Application (PDF)
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