Malpractice Insurance
Attorneys practicing in the state of Washington are not required to have professional liability insurance; however, a new malpractice insurance disclosure requirement is effective as of Sept. 1, 2021. Find more information here.
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Endorsed Malpractice Carrier
ALPS is the WSBA-endorsed professional liability provider and was fonded for lawyers by lawyers, so they understand the unique needs of members like you.
Got 10 minutes? ALPS' insurance application is designed with you in mind. Flexible. Easy. And 100% online.
Visit ALPS to apply or call 1-800-367-2577 or email learnmore@alpsinsurance.com.
ALPS makes it easy to protect your firm by offering comprehensive insurance solutions including:
- Malpractice Insurance
- Business Insurance
- Surety Bonds
- First Flight Program for new solos
Additional benefits through ALPS:
When you sign up through the ALPS Washington page, you receive:
- Special CLE pricing on malpractice prevention webinars
- Free and discounted risk management resources
- The award-winning ALPS Attorney Match program, an online match-making resource intended to connect mentors to mentees and buyers to sellers of law firms and to facilitate networking opportunities. It takes less than five minutes to create a free profile at ALPS Attorney Match
To learn more about how ALPS can support your Washington law firm, visit www.alpsinsurance.com/washington
Other Malpractice Insurance Carriers
The American Bar Association has a collection of resources on legal malpractice insurance, including a list of carriers in Washington State.
More Information:
American Bar Association | State-by-State List of Insurance Companies — Washington State
American Bar Association | ABA Resources on Lawyers' Professional Liability
WSBA Resources
Lending Library
The WSBA lending library is a free resource for all WSBA members regardless of geographic location.
Check out Legal Malpractice Insurance in One Hour for Lawyers, which you can borrow by visiting our lending library page or just emailing us.
Licensing Information
Looking for more information about WSBA policies regarding malpractice insurance? Check out our licensing FAQ.
