About The bar plan
The Bar Plan: Protecting Lawyers and Their Practices
The legal profession is one of the most demanding and complex fields in the world. Lawyers are expected to provide expert advice, navigate intricate legal systems, and represent their clients with utmost professionalism. However, even the most skilled lawyers can make mistakes or face unexpected challenges that can lead to malpractice claims or other legal issues.
That's where The Bar Plan comes in. For over 30 years, we have been providing lawyers' professional liability insurance in Missouri and beyond. We understand the unique risks that lawyers face every day, and we are committed to helping them protect their practices and reputations.
Our History
The Bar Plan was founded in 1984 by a group of Missouri attorneys who recognized the need for a specialized insurance carrier for lawyers. Since then, we have grown into one of the largest providers of lawyers' professional liability insurance in Missouri, with over 6,000 policyholders.
What sets us apart from other carriers is our deep understanding of the legal profession. Our staff includes experienced attorneys who have practiced law themselves and understand firsthand what it takes to succeed as a lawyer. We also work closely with bar associations and other legal organizations to stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
Our Services
At The Bar Plan, our primary focus is on providing comprehensive professional liability coverage for lawyers. Our policies include coverage for claims arising from errors or omissions in legal services provided by our policyholders.
However, we also offer a range of additional services designed to help lawyers manage their risks more effectively:
- Court Bonds: We offer various types of court bonds required by courts throughout Missouri.
- Life Insurance: We provide life insurance policies tailored specifically for attorneys.
- Workers' Compensation: We offer workers' compensation coverage through our partnership with Missouri Employers Mutual (MEM).
- Lawyers' Business Office Package: This package includes property coverage (for office equipment), general liability coverage, and cyber liability coverage.
Our Approach
At The Bar Plan, we believe that prevention is the best cure. That's why we work closely with our policyholders to help them avoid malpractice claims whenever possible. We offer a range of risk management resources, including:
- CLE Programs: We provide continuing legal education (CLE) programs on various topics related to risk management and legal ethics.
- Practice Management Resources: We offer a variety of tools and resources to help lawyers manage their practices more effectively, including sample forms and checklists.
- Claims Counseling: Our experienced claims professionals are available to provide guidance and support in the event of a claim.
In addition, we take a proactive approach to claims handling. Our goal is always to resolve claims as quickly and efficiently as possible while minimizing the impact on our policyholders' practices.
Conclusion
If you're a lawyer in Missouri or elsewhere looking for professional liability insurance or other risk management services, The Bar Plan should be your first choice. With over 30 years of experience serving the legal community, we have the expertise and resources you need to protect your practice from unexpected risks. Contact us today to learn more about our services!