When a prospective client has a divorce or custody issue they turn to a family law attorney for guidance. The family law attorney has expertise in the field and knows the law in this area. The same principal should apply when purchasing professional liability insurance. You should seek out a professional that understands the intricacies of a claims-made […]
In February 2014, the Supreme Court appointed an ad hoc committee to address the questions of whether attorneys should disclose to clients and report on the annual registration statement whether they carry professional liability insurance; whether such a client disclosure requirement would unfairly burden small firms and solo practitioners; whether such a disclosure requirement is […]
Most lawyers’ professional liability policies cover the attorney for financial loss suffered by third parties arising from wrongful acts, errors and omissions in providing legal services. Claims such as negligence, misrepresentation, violation of good faith and fair dealing, as well as inaccurate advice are typically covered in LPL policies. Remember to visit the legal services […]
The answer might seem obvious, but there are many reasons why a lawyer should purchase professional liability insurance. You spent so much time and money investing in the opportunity to become an attorney. You went to law school and then all the time you spent prepping for the Bar. You passed and became a practicing […]
If your personal or professional assets were damaged during Hurricane Harvey, it’s likely that you have started the process of filing an insurance claim to cover the replacement of those items. Beyond calling the insurance company to get started, there are many things you need to know and strategies you can put in place to […]
Do’s, Dont’s and Nuances You May Not Be Aware of Whether you are a solo practitioner or managing partner at a law firm, you’ve made the wise decision to purchase lawyers’ professional liability (LPL) insurance, often referred to as malpractice insurance, to protect your firm from suits arising from your professional services as an attorney. […]
The rain has subsided and the sun is back in the Houston sky, but there is so much work to be done in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The recovery and healing process has just started; we know it will take months to put this great city back together. Hirsch Insurance is committed to that […]
Your law firm has made the wise decision to purchase lawyers’ professional liability insurance, or as it’s commonly referred to LPL coverage. Now it’s time to get acquainted with that coverage. I often hear clients and prospective clients say, “Mr. Hirsch, why do I need to get acquainted with my policy? They’re all the same, […]
Before you buy your malpractice insurance policy, you must understand common malpractice insurance terms. While many of these terms may be familiar to you from other insurance policies, certain terms are unique to malpractice insurance. Here’s FindLaw’s Glossary of Insurance Terms to help you out. Glossary of Insurance Terms Best’s Capital Adequacy Relativity (BCAR): A […]