Insurance,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Aug. 19, 2016
Considerations for choosing legal malpractice insurance
Each practice should determine the best scope of coverage for its specific needs, but there are many risks and rewards to consider.
J. Randolph Evans
Partner
Dentons US LLP
303 Peachtree St NE #5300
Atlanta , Georgia 30308
Phone: (404) 527-8330
Email: randy.evans@dentons.com
Evaluating a law practice's insurance needs is a daunting task. Although attorneys are not required to purchase malpractice insurance, the California Rules of Professional Conduct require practitioners to disclose to their clients if they do not have professional liability insurance. Rule 3-410. Thus, California practitioners often consider purchasing insurance to balance unique, practice-specific risk factors against the price of coverage.
Below are some factors considered by firms...
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