Make Sure You Understand the Exclusions of Attorney Professional Liability Insurance

Posted on: November 8, 2018 by Huntersure

Insurance policies vary in everything from what’s being covered to who’s being covered. But given the breadth of insurance coverage options, there’s still one major similarity they all have: exclusions. When legal professional clients are weighing their options, they need to know what is covered first, but also need to understand the importance that exclusions […] Read More

Recent Data Reveals the Cost of Legal Malpractice

Posted on: October 18, 2018 by Huntersure

In a study of the latest data related to legal malpractice, numbers show that new claims may be stabilizing, but remain well above historical experience. The study, according to Law.com, looked at how claims leveled off in 2016 as the cost to defend attorney malpractice insurance claims continued to escalate. The study highlighted nine liability […] Read More

Attorney Engagement Letters Can Reduce the Risk of Malpractice Claims

Posted on: October 4, 2018 by Huntersure

Engagement letters are a crucial piece of protection for any law professional looking to avoid malpractice claims. These letters help confirm the representation’s plans for the services they are set to provide to a client. From billing rates to contingency agreements, expense costs to overall responsibilities, these letters are helpful in making every intention of […] Read More

What to Consider When Creating Coverage for Solo Practitioners

Posted on: July 19, 2018 by Huntersure

When an attorney starts out with a solo practice there’s plenty to consider such as area of practice and what kind of cases they’ll take on. The most important consideration should be proper coverage to protect against malpractice lawsuits. However, attorney professional liability insurance, while an important component of any new or solo legal professional, […] Read More

Today’s Trends in Professional Liability Claims Against Lawyers

Posted on: July 12, 2018 by Huntersure

In today’s world of instant connectivity and availability to information, the trend of streamlined technology has helped essentially all industries. In the legal field, technology has impacted communication with clients with an easier and more agile experience overall. However, this faster and higher level of communication can come with a bit of blowback as technology […] Read More

What a Malpractice Claim Could Do to an Attorney

Posted on: July 5, 2018 by Huntersure

Obtaining insurance may not be at the top of the list of things to do for new lawyers starting out. With the excitement of a new job or promotion, some things get put on the backburner. However, before professional steps are taken in the legal field, all lawyers, no matter the size of firm or […] Read More

Common Questions About Professional Liability Insurance For Lawyers (Part 3)

Posted on: June 21, 2018 by Huntersure

This blog was originally published on January 25, 2017. It was updated and re-published on June 21, 2018. For lawyers and other law professionals, insurance may not necessarily be the first thing that comes to mind when getting everything in order. However, making sure to have coverage in place, such as attorney professional liability insurance, […] Read More

Common Questions about Professional Liability Insurance For Lawyers (Part 2)

Posted on: June 14, 2018 by Huntersure

This blog was originally published on January 19, 2017. It has been updated as of June 14, 2018. When a lawyer is consulted or is hired as a legal representative, they are taking on more than just a case. Their client is entrusting them with their livelihood and, given the matter at hand, everything they […] Read More

Common Questions about Professional Liability Insurance For Lawyers

Posted on: June 7, 2018 by Huntersure

This blog was orignally published on January 11, 2017. It was updated and republished on June 7, 2018. When a client hires a lawyer, there’s a level of trust that is not only set initially, but expected later on. But even the most dedicated and seasoned lawyers can break that trust by making mistakes, be they […] Read More

Lawyer Professional Liability Insurance: Common Claims

Posted on: May 15, 2018 by Huntersure

This blog was originally published on December 23, 2014. It was updated on May 15, 2018. Lawyers studied long and hard to get to where they’re at in representing clients and running their own firm or being a part of a bigger mission for the community. They do their best to keep professionalism to its […] Read More