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Are lawyers required to have professional liability insurance?

April 26, 2017lawyers liability insurance professional

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Are lawyers required to have professional liability insurance?

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• Unfortunately, in Texas, the answer to this question is “No”. The State of Texas does not require lawyers to carry professional liability insurance. Although several other states require lawyers to carry professional liability insurance, Texas has not yet joined these ranks. Consequently, many lawyers choose not to carry professional liability insurance. Regardless of whether the lawyer has insurance, a client can still sue his lawyer; however, when the lawyer doesn’t have professional liability insurance, this can make the case more difficult to pursue.