There’s a secure future in stability
For the past 40 years, Lawyers’ Mutual Insurance Company has been dedicated exclusively to insuring, educating and advancing the interests of California lawyers so that their practices, their future and their clients are protected and improved. We invite you to explore our newly designed website and video and it is our sincere hope that you enjoy our vision for the future. As the industry leader, Lawyers’ Mutual continues to be the premier provider of professional liability insurance, loss prevention education and related services to the lawyers of California now and for years to come.
We have cultivated a unique relationship with our members due to the “mutual” aspect of our company. We created a company for lawyers and directed by lawyers. Serving our members is at the core of everything we do, and we are very excited at what the future holds. Our members enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a Lawyers’ Mutual policy and the backing of 40 years of experience. We look forward to working every day to provide the best experience and value for our members.
Lawyers’ Mutual President & CEO
Strong roots that stand the test of time
Because we believe that a strong foundation is the key to lasting success, we place an emphasis on providing essential tools to ensure the longevity of your career, including continued legal education. We offer exclusive access to free online MCLE to our members, with over 100 hours of MCLE certified video seminars and self study materials saving thousands of dollars over commercially-available courses.
Sign in to our CLE portal on your desktop or download our mobile app
Our Policies
Coverage you can count on in every season of your career
Our Standard Program offers the broadest range of coverage and provides individualized rates that takes into account your area of practice(s), county and part-time attorneys.
Our Strong Start Program is an easy to apply for program designed to provide affordable coverage to solo practitioners who have been licensed for three years or less. We leverage our strength and experience to support you, eliminating some of the risk associated with starting a new practice.
Specialized rates for distinctive needs.
We offer discounted premiums to practitioners whose practice is predominantly appellate law. It is available for all types and sizes of law firms.
This program is a discounted program designed exclusively for lawyers whose practice is predominantly arbitration/mediation. Varying degrees of coverage are offered through this program at significantly reduced rates.
This highly specialized program is designed exclusively for solo practitioners handling cases from a Lawyers’ Mutual-approved local or county Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service statewide. Policies comply with the State Bar of California’s minimum standards requiring all Lawyer Referral Service members to provide evidence of insurance as a condition of membership. Participants enjoy the benefits of a low annual premium, as well as free MCLE programs and cyber coverage.
We offer extended services to Bar Associations and certified independent Lawyer Referral Services through this innovative
low-cost program design to comply with the rules of the State Bar of California.
low-cost program design to comply with the rules of the State Bar of California.
We offer discounted premiums to practitioners whose practice is predominantly criminal law. It is available for all types and sizes of law firms.
We offer specialized rates to practitioners whose practice is predominently insurance defense. It is available for all types and sizes of law firms.
We offer discounted premiums to practitioners whose practice is predominantly immigration law. It is available for all types and sizes of law firms.
1978
Company Established
17000
Claims Handled
40000
Lawyers
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Lawyers’ Mutual is happy to close the 2019 year with a thank you to our members.
Along with this year’s 17% average rate decrease, Lawyers’ Mutual Board of Directors is proud to announce an 8%* dividend payment to our qualifying members.**
Lawyers’ Mutual appreciates your continued support; keep an eye out in November for the arrival of your dividend check.
Serving our members is at the core of everything we do, and we are very excited for what the future of our partnership holds with our members.
Our strength is your insurance.
*Dividends are paid at the sole discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors and past dividends do not guarantee the payment or amount of future dividends.
**Members of record as of November 1, 2019, who paid premium on a one-year policy with an effective date between November 1, 2017 and October 31, 2018.