STEP 1
Select the Right Insurance For You.
Your firm is anything but small. Whether you specialize in a practice area or how you treat your clients, your experience sets you apart. We want you to protect what makes your firm unique by crafting a complete insurance solution that gives you the confidence to stay laser-focused on your practice.
Lawyer's Professional Liability (LPL) is the most important insurance for attorneys to purchase.
Gain peace of mind with an application tailored for attorneys with our flagship, ALPS Property & Casualty Insurance. Our law firm experts also have access to a network of other carriers that offer protection to firms.
Law firms must protect their digital footprint and ALPS has been at the forefront of providing lawyers with Cyber Liability Insurance policies.
When you safeguard your data with insurance options from ALPS, you protect the trust you build with your clients and ensure your reputation and livelihood are not at risk.
Combining general liability (different from your professional liability) and commercial property insurance, your firm gets a blanket of protection.
A smart choice for smaller firms because you work directly with clients, and your property has value. Get protected from client accidents and other uncontrollable scenarios.
Don't let on-the-job injuries or illnesses impact more than productivity. Workers' Compensation Insurance provides financial protection from work-related employee injuries and illnesses.
Instead of having to defend yourself in court, use workers’ compensation insurance to pay for an employee's job-related illness or injury.
Employment practices liability insurance (EPL) provides coverage for lawsuit expenses related to harassment claims, discrimination claims, and claims of wrongful termination.
Attorneys are more aware than most that people today tend to sue first and sort out the details later.
Select the Right Insurance For You.
Take Advantage of Small Firm Resources
Focus On What You Do Best
With exclusive access to ALPS Property & Casualty, the largest direct writer of Legal Malpractice Insurance, you get access to insurance solutions no other agency can provide.
Stop wondering which insurance is right for you. We'll help you navigate which insurance you need, so you can spend your time with your clients.
We care about the entire lawyer. From a healthy law firm to a healthy you, ALPS cares about your well-being.
Relax knowing you are partnering with the only national insurance company dedicated solely to solo and small firms.
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Small law firm owners may have personal asset exposure depending on the type of claim, firm structure, state law, insurance coverage, and how the firm is operated. Forming a legal entity may provide some protection in certain business disputes, but it may not shield attorneys from all professional liability claims or personal obligations. Firm owners should discuss asset protection, entity structure, and insurance with qualified legal, tax, and insurance professionals.
The amount of legal malpractice coverage a small law firm needs depends on its practice areas, number of attorneys, client types, matter complexity, claims history, revenue, contract requirements, and risk tolerance. Firms with higher-value matters, more complex work, or multiple attorneys may need higher limits than a lower-risk practice. An ALPS representative can help explain available limit options and considerations.
The cost of legal malpractice insurance for a small law firm can vary based on factors such as practice area, location, number of attorneys, years in practice, prior claims, coverage limits, deductible, and policy terms. ALPS offers resources to help firms better understand pricing factors, including the ALPS LPL Price Calculator and the free guide on The Top 5 Things That Impact The Cost of Your Insurance.
ALPS is the nation's leader in insurance for solo and small law firms, uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive and customized coverage options. Our commitment to understanding the specific needs of solo and small firm professionals, coupled with our extensive experience in the industry, ensures that you receive tailored protection for your practice.
Small law firms typically obtain legal malpractice insurance first, but other policies may also be useful depending on how the firm operates. These can include cyber liability, business owner’s policy (BOP) coverage, general liability, workers’ compensation, employment practices liability, commercial crime, commercial auto, and surety or fidelity bonds. Not every firm needs every policy, so coverage should match the firm’s employees, clients, data, office setup, and risk profile.