Updated: Aug. 31, 2026

Malpractice Insurance


Attorneys practicing in the state of Washington are not required to have professional liability insurance; however, they must disclose whether or not they have malpractice coverage. Find more information here.

 


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Endorsed Malpractice Carrier

 

ALPS Insurance: Legal Malpractice Insurance Endorsed by the Washington State Bar Association

 

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ALPS Insurance is the nation's only carrier dedicated to solo attorneys and small law firms, making it easy to protect their practice with legal malpractice insurance and business insurance coverage options. That’s just one of the reasons ALPS is endorsed by more state bar associations than any other carrier. As the endorsed insurance partner of the Washington State Bar, ALPS makes protecting Washington law firms simple.

Since 1988, ALPS has served the legal profession exclusively, receiving thousands of 5-star reviews. For Washington lawyers, that means working with law firm insurance specialists who understand the unique needs of every practice.

 

Coverage option include:

  • Lawyers’ Professional Liability Insurance
  • Cyber Liability 
  • Business Owner’s Policies 
  • Commercial General Liability 
  • Employment Practices Liability 
  • Workers’ Compensation Insurance
  • Crime Insurance 
  • Attorney Bonds
  • Commercial Auto 

     

Washington State Bar Association members who are ALPS policyholders can also access free unlimited CLE as well as practical risk management resources designed to help reduce common malpractice risks, strengthen client communication, and support a more confident law practice.

Other Malpractice Insurance Carriers

 

The American Bar Association has a collection of resources on legal malpractice insurance, including a list of carriers in Washington State.

More Information:

American Bar Association  |  State-by-State List of Insurance Companies — Washington State

American Bar Association  |  ABA Resources on Lawyers' Professional Liability

WSBA Resources

Lending Library

The WSBA lending library is a free resource for all WSBA members regardless of geographic location.  

Check out Legal Malpractice Insurance in One Hour for Lawyers, which you can borrow by visiting our lending library page or just emailing us.

Licensing Information

Looking for more information about WSBA policies regarding malpractice insurance? Check out our licensing FAQ.