Cyber Insurance for Lawyers & Law Firms
As a lawyer, you protect clients from risk every day. But who’s protecting your firm from cyber risk? Between confidential client data, remote work, e-filings, and cloud-based practice management tools, law firms have become prime targets for hackers and cyber criminals.
Professional Liability Services, Inc. helps attorneys and law firms secure tailored cyber insurance for lawyers, cyber insurance for law firms, and cyber insurance for attorneys in the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and Arizona. We work with firms of all sizes—from solo practitioners to multi-state practices—to build coverage that fits your real-world exposure, not a generic template.
Why Law Firms Need Cyber Insurance
Law firms are uniquely attractive targets for cybercrime. You handle sensitive personal, financial, corporate, and sometimes criminal information. A single breach can impact hundreds or thousands of clients at once, and the reputational damage can be devastating.
Common cyber risks for attorneys and law firms include:
- Phishing and social engineering attacks
- Ransomware
- Data breaches
- Wire fraud
- Business interruption
Traditional lawyers professional liability policies typically focus on errors and omissions in legal services, not cyber incidents. That’s why dedicated
cyber insurance for law firms is critical—it helps cover the
financial, legal, and reputational fallout of a cyber event.
What Does Cyber Insurance for Law Firms Typically Cover?
Every policy is different, but many cyber insurance policies for attorneys may include:
First-Party Coverages
These cover losses your firm directly suffers:
- Data breach response costs (forensics, notifications, credit monitoring, PR)
- Ransomware and extortion payments
- Data restoration and system recovery
- Business interruption and extra expense
Third-Party Coverages
These respond when clients or others bring claims:
- Privacy liability
- Network security liability
- Regulatory proceedings and certain fines
Social Engineering & Funds Transfer Fraud
Coverage may include:
- Fraudulent instruction losses
- Misdirected wire transfers
- Employee errors caused by spoofed communications
How Cyber Insurance Works with Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance
Professional Liability Services, Inc. specializes in lawyers professional liability insurance and understands how cyber coverage should complement—not conflict with—your current policy.
- LPL insurance = errors, omissions, legal services issues
- Cyber insurance = breaches, hacking, extortion, data loss, cybercrime
Together, they form a complete risk management strategy. As an independent agency, we help you:
- Avoid coverage gaps
- Coordinate limits and deductibles
- Choose carriers with strong breach response services
Cyber Insurance for Lawyers in the States We Serve:
Professional Liability Services, Inc. provides cyber insurance solutions for law firms in:
Ohio
We help Ohio attorneys secure cyber insurance tailored to the needs of firms in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Akron, and communities statewide.
Michigan
Michigan firms rely heavily on technology. We build cyber policies that support compliance and protect client confidentiality.
Indiana
We work with Indiana firms across all practice areas to secure cyber insurance that protects operations, data, and reputation.
Kentucky
Kentucky firms often serve mixed communities where disruptions can be severe. We help find affordable yet robust cyber protection.
Tennessee
Law firms in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga face growing threats as more operations move online. We help tailor appropriate coverage.
Georgia
Many Georgia attorneys—especially in Atlanta—are required by business clients to carry cyber insurance. We help meet those demands.
South Carolina
South Carolina firms face cyber concerns and weather-related IT disruptions. Cyber coverage supports both risks.
Arizona
Growing and tech-forward Arizona firms need coverage that aligns with their digital footprint. We help evaluate risk and coordinate coverage.
Tailored Cyber Insurance Solutions for Law Firms of All Sizes
Every law firm is different. We take the time to understand:
- Firm size
- Practice areas
- Types of client data
- Cloud usage
- Remote work and device policies
- Security tools like MFA and encryption
We then approach multiple cyber carriers to find:
- Proper limits and sublimits
- Reasonable deductibles
- Policy forms aligned with your LPL coverage
- Strong breach response vendors
As an independent agency, our loyalty is to your firm—not to any one carrier.
Our Process: How to Get Cyber Insurance for Your Law Firm
- Initial Conversation – Learn about your firm
- Exposure Review – Evaluate systems and controls
- Application & Marketing – Submit to multiple carriers
- Proposal Comparison – Review carriers side by side
- Placement & Support – Ongoing help and claims support
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyber Insurance for Lawyers
1. Isn’t my lawyers professional liability policy enough?
No. LPL policies generally do not cover ransomware, business interruption, forensics, or regulatory fines. Cyber insurance fills the gap.
2. We’re a small firm. Do we really need cyber insurance?
Yes. Small firms are often targeted because criminals assume weaker security controls.
3. What affects the cost of cyber insurance for attorneys?
Firm size, practice areas, revenue, claims history, and security controls (like MFA and backups).
4. Will cyber insurance help us respond to an incident?
Yes. It provides access to IT forensics, privacy attorneys, credit monitoring, PR, and breach response teams.
5. How does cyber insurance interact with our IT provider?
Your IT provider handles technical operations, but the risk still belongs to the firm. Cyber insurance covers financial and legal fallout.
6. Do you offer coverage only in certain states?
Yes. We currently serve law firms in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and Arizona.
Protect Your Clients, Your Reputation, and Your Firm
Cyber threats are growing rapidly. A dedicated cyber insurance policy for lawyers is now a core part of protecting client data and maintaining firm operations.
Professional Liability Services, Inc. helps law firms:
- Understand cyber exposures
- Evaluate specialized coverage
- Coordinate cyber and malpractice policies
- Prepare for and respond to incidents
Ready to explore your options?
Contact Professional Liability Services, Inc. to discuss
cyber insurance for lawyers, law firms, and attorneys in
Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and Arizona.
