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Insurance Glossary

The world of insurance for law firms can be confusing, and difficult to navigate. We've created this glossary because these common insurance terms should be easy to understand.

YOU GOT INTO THIS BUSINESS TO HELP PEOPLE

SOLO ATTORNEYS DESERVE AN INSURANCE SOLUTION DESIGNED TO PROTECT THAT ABILITY

Law Firm Insurance for Solo Attorneys

Solo attorneys have to do it all. Often that takes you away from the reason you went to law school in the first place: to help people. Getting new clients, taking care of current ones, running a business, and maybe even taking care of a family—it's all on you. We want to help you be successful by making it as easy as possible to work with us.

ALPS offers new solo attorneys affordable insurance through our First Flight program. Check out the details here.
 

YOU WORK HARD AS AN ATTORNEY. LET US MAKE IT EASY TO PROTECT YOUR ENTIRE FIRM.

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Save Time With One Solution

Focus on your clients by protecting your firm with a partner that provides you with one complete solution.

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Avoid Insurance Hassles

You no longer need to navigate the challenging world of law firm insurance alone when you deal with our dedicated insurance team.

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Resources to Help You Improve

We care about the entire lawyer. From a healthy law firm to a healthy you, ALPS cares about your well-being.

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Work With Law Firm Experts

Relax knowing you are partnering with the only national insurance company dedicated solely to solo and small firms.

You Deserve To Partner With A Company Dedicated to Solo Attorneys

Solo Attorney Resources

Check some of the most popular solutions created to help sole proprietors

Lawyers' Malpractice Insurance

Gain peace of mind with an application tailored for solo attorneys. In less than 10 minutes, you can apply, pay, and get a policy. 100% online. 100% easy.

Our flagship product, ALPS is the largest direct writer of lawyers' malpractice insurance and is endorsed by more state bars than any other carrier.

GET MALPRACTICE INSURANCE

Business Insurance for Law Firms

It can be time-consuming and difficult to navigate the attorney insurance world. It shouldn't be so difficult to know which insurance is best for your firm.

Your firm is also a business. Are you protecting more than your professional work? Take the confusion out of the mix with the leading carrier for solo law firms.

GET BUSINESS INSURANCE

Continuing Legal Education

Your time is too valuable to struggle to find quality CLE. ALPS makes it easy with CLEs that are timely, relevant, and interesting.

With regularly scheduled live CLE webinars to on-demand courses that you can watch anytime, you have everything needed to get the most value for your dollar. Now featuring CLE Rewards!

FIND YOUR CLE COURSE

Virtual Ethics Risk Assessment

ALPS' free Virtual Ethics Risk Assessment (aka VERA) serves as your guide to quickly and effectively help you understand where your firm falls in terms of risk management.  

This fun tool takes less than 20 minutes and provides you with a customized report of best practices to implement immediately.

GET YOUR FREE RISK ASSESSMENT

Not sure which insurance is right for your solo firm?

Answer 5 Questions and Get Personalized Recommendations That Fit Your Firm

TAKE THE QUIZ

Check Out This Valuable Content Created Just for The Solo Attorney

How to Start a Law Firm Resources

How to Start a Law Firm Resources

Everything you need to know about starting a law firm from the experts in protecting them.

Guide to Purchasing Law Firm Insurance Resources

Guide to Purchasing Insurance

Learn the basics of how to insure the business risks of running your own law practice.

True Cost of Insurance Resource

5 Things That Impact the Cost of Your Insurance

Learn what goes into how much you pay for such an important part of protecting your firm.

Cyber Security Guide Resource

ALPS Guide to Cybersecurity

How to protect yourself and your firm while keeping the hackers at bay. Includes a printable checklist!

Succession Planning Resources

Law Firm Succession Planning

Resources to help you put together a proactive plan and create a successful transition for your firm.

Sample Forms and Checklists Resources

Sample Forms & Checklists

Why recreate the wheel? It's easier to get back to work with these sample template forms.

5 Tips to Avoid Recession Related Claims Resource

Tips to Avoid Recession-Related Claims

Get the tools you need today to hopefully avoid a recession-related claim in the future.

ALPS Legal Blog Resources

The ALPS Legal Blog & Resources

Get relevant content to address the unique challenges faced by attorneys today.

ALPS InBrief Podcast Resources

ALPS in Brief Podcast Episodes

Get new ideas and hear the stories that teach valuable risk management (& life) lessons.

Path To Lawyer Wellbeing Podcast Resources

Path to Well-Being in Law Podcast Episodes

Entertaining & conversational, with recognized well-being pioneers in the legal space.

 

You got into this business to help people. So did we. Don’t you deserve the best insurance for your firm?

 

Smart protection for your Solo Firm is easy

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STEP 1

Select the Right Insurance For You.

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STEP 2

Take Advantage of Solo-specific Resources

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STEP 3

Focus On What You Do Best

 

THE ALPS GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED SOLO

Important First Steps To Getting Your Own Solo Practice Up And Running.

Get the answers to the most pertinent questions you should ask yourself before hanging your own shingle.

Position yourself to open your own practice with this free 60+ page guide. It’s never too early to start planning!

Includes sample waivers and forms *

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The ALPS Guide to Getting Started Solo Will Help You:

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Position Yourself For Success

Start your practice off on the right foot by developing an effective business plan. From creating a budget to choosing the best legal structure, give yourself the best chance to succeed.

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Manage The Business Side Of Law

Ensure the long-term success of your firm by seeing the big picture of marketing, finance and reducing all of your risks.

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Be A Better Lawyer

There’s a reason why more State Bars endorse ALPS than any other carrier. Learn from our 30+ years of experience in reducing risk for law firms.

 

Choosing the right partner to protect your firm shouldn't have to be difficult. With ALPS, you can get some time back in your day to focus on why you got into this business in the first place - helping people.

ALPS is Law Firm Insurance Made Easy