Washington attorneys trust Moranco more than any other agency for malpractice coverage.
Attorney Malpractice Insurance & Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance in Washington State
What does malpractice insurance cover?
What Does Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance Cover?
Professional liability insurance — also called lawyers professional liability insurance or errors and omissions (E&O) insurance — protects you and your firm if a client claims your legal services caused them a financial loss. Even if you did nothing wrong, a client can file suit. Without coverage, you’re paying defense costs and any damages out of pocket.
Attorney malpractice insurance typically covers claims of negligence, misrepresentation, inaccurate legal advice, and personal injury such as libel or slander. It can also help cover legal defense costs, disciplinary proceedings, loss of earnings, and subpoena assistance.
Am I required have malpractice insurance?
Washington State Malpractice Insurance Requirements for Attorneys
Attorneys practicing in Washington State are not required to carry professional liability insurance; however, a malpractice insurance disclosure requirement has been in effect since September 1, 2021. Washington attorneys must disclose to clients whether or not they carry coverage. Learn more from the WSBA.
As the American Bar Association notes, the need for legal malpractice insurance isn’t going away. A complaint doesn’t need to have merit to cost you time and money — having an experienced defense in your corner, funded by your policy, is a protection no Washington attorney should go without.
Why Washington Attorneys Choose Moranco for Malpractice Insurance
Trusted by more law firms than any other agency in Washington State.
Moranco insures over 1,300 law firms across Washington State — more than any other agency. We’re WSAJ’s only endorsed insurance agency for attorney malpractice insurance, and a 25-year partner contributing over $3 million back to the legal community through the Lawyers Association Trust.
We have access to over two dozen malpractice insurance carriers, so we do the shopping and comparing for you. Whether you’re a solo practitioner in Spokane or a multi-attorney firm in Seattle, we find the lawyers professional liability insurance policy that fits your practice size, specialty, and budget. When we shop, you win. Get your quotes started today.
