ISBA Mutual is proud to announce our new professional liability insurance program designed exclusively for the New Attorney. The New Attorney Program (N.A.P.) is designed to assist new-to-practice attorneys in establishing their private practice by providing professional liability insurance at an affordable price.

The program provides for three years of preset premiums for new attorneys who meet and continue to meet the program requirements. This application is for Solo Practitioners. This means you or your professional corporations do not employ any other lawyer and that you do not have a partner, co-owner, co-officer, associate, or member. In addition to the program requirements, the policy offers our limit of liability of $250,000 per claim and $500,000 in the aggregate with a $1,000 deductible.

What are the program requirements? Initially, if you can answer “Yes” to the following questions then you can proceed with completing the new attorney program application. If not, then either call (800) 473-4722 or complete our regular new business application.

1. Have you been licensed to practice law for less than 3 years?	Yes	No
2. Have you been claims-free for the last 3 years?	Yes	No
3. Do you plan on practicing as a solo practitioner?	Yes	No
4. Are you a member of the Illinois State Bar Association?	Yes	No

ISBA Mutual Insured Advantage

Since our creation in 1988, we have teamed up with the Illinois State Bar Association and others to provide the highest quality of service to our insureds.  As a newly licensed lawyer we would like let you know of just a few insured advantages we have to offer:

The ISBA MentorCenter is the place for answers to your questions from qualified and experienced ISBA practitioners.  Your ISBA mentor can help you bridge that gap between you law school knowledge and the kind of understanding that comes only with experience.

FastCase – Absolutely FREE legal research brought to you both ISBA Mutual and ISBA to provide embers the very best advantage to serve your clients.

A wholly owned subsidiary of ISBA Mutual, ISBA Mutual Insurance Agency, Inc. offers bonds, issued at very competitive rates, within 24 hours (in most cases). Bonds are issued by The Bar Plan Surety & Fidelity Company Bonds are available in the following categories: Appeal/Supersedeas, Administrator to Collect, ERISA, Fiduciary – Personal Representative (Administrator/Executor, Guardian/Conservator), Injunction/TRO, Lost Instrument, Notary, Replevin and Summary Administration.

ISBA Young Lawyers Division

The ISBA Young Lawyers Division serves as a resource for young lawyers practicing in Illinois to develop, enhance, and foster a balanced professional life. It consists of all ISBA members under age 36 and members admitted to practice under 5 years.

If you have questions please contact:

Kurt B. Bounds, Vice President of Business Development & Service

Direct Dial: (312) 379-2016
Toll-Free: (800) 473-4722
E-mail: kurt.bounds@isbamic.com