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Standing Committee on Lawyers' Professional Liability

The Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability is your source for information on legal malpractice claim statistics, insurance for lawyers, and malpractice prevention tips.

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Spring 2025 National Legal Malpractice Conference

April 2-4, 2025 -| Omni Charlotte Hotel, Charlotte, NC. Check back soon for registration details.

Fall 2025 National Legal Malpractice Conference

September 10-12, 2025 - Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort, Palm Springs, CA. Registration details coming soon.

Edward C. Mendrzycki Award, A Scholarly Writing Competition

Each year, Law Students and Young Lawyers who are members of the American Bar Association can enter to win a $5,000 cash prize and a trip to the ABA Spring National Legal Malpractice Conference. Check back soon for more details!

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Tail Coverage

Everyday lawyers get sued and everyday they file claims with their insurance carrier. But what happens when a claim is filed against you after you leave a firm, if your firm closes, or after you retire? That's what Extended Reporting Periods or "Tail" Coverage are for.