A professional liability claim is not the only professional risk a lawyer can face. Lawyers and judges can also face disciplinary complaints. And when they do, it can require substantial time, stress, and legal expense, even when the allegations ultimately prove unfounded.

Recognizing this reality, TLI’s Premier, Essential and Judges’ policies include coverage for defense expenses in disciplinary actions designed to help attorneys and judges address the expense of responding to professional misconduct allegations. While the specifics vary by policy form, these coverages can help offset the cost of retaining experienced counsel to navigate disciplinary matters.

Below is an overview of the disciplinary defense expense coverage available under TLI's primary policy forms. As always, coverage is subject to the policy's terms, conditions, exclusions, and reporting requirements. Members should review their individual policies for complete details.

The Premier and Essential Policies

Under the Premier and Essential Policies, TLI will reimburse…