How Much Does Legal Malpractice Insurance Cost?
Understand what drives pricing, view estimated premium ranges by state, and request terms for your law firm.
Legal Malpractice Insurance typically ranges from $500 to $7,500+ annually per attorney, depending on:
High-risk areas such as real estate, estate, trust and probate, and class action law tend to have higher premiums, while lower-risk practices like workers’ compensation defense and criminal law are often less costly.
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This overview is designed to help attorneys better understand how legal malpractice insurance pricing varies across states, coverage choices, and risk profiles.
Pricing varies based on the firm’s risk profile, which includes
Each carrier also evaluates:
Firms that are claims-free or implement strong risk management practices may qualify for lower premiums. Reviewing options across carriers through a knowledgeable agency can help identify more competitive pricing.
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