Not only in California, but in all states. Nothing wrong with Attorneys charging the fees they charge, but if two attorneys of equal credentials charge the same fee, one has malpractice and one doesn’t, then the consumer has a right to know which attorney has the coverage (also which attorney is going to protect them if he or she fails). Kudos to this one!
I am wondering if lawyers must do this, will doctors also have to disclose, then accountants, insurance agents, real estate agents – etc. etc. — where will it stop? Why does it have to start? There are ways to check the reputation of an attorney or most professionals before you work with them.
I sure hope everyone disclose their insurance. The dangers are that more claims will come in, but the positive is that we know who is backing up their work and who isn’t. All in all, I think disclosure is good as I would want to know who has insurance (without having to ask and embarrass someone)that I do business with. While there are ways to check info on reputation, it sure won’t hurt if one more piece of info is provided. As a broker, I have no problem doing this, I have nothing to hide or be embarrassed about.
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Not only in California, but in all states. Nothing wrong with Attorneys charging the fees they charge, but if two attorneys of equal credentials charge the same fee, one has malpractice and one doesn’t, then the consumer has a right to know which attorney has the coverage (also which attorney is going to protect them if he or she fails). Kudos to this one!
I am wondering if lawyers must do this, will doctors also have to disclose, then accountants, insurance agents, real estate agents – etc. etc. — where will it stop? Why does it have to start? There are ways to check the reputation of an attorney or most professionals before you work with them.
I sure hope everyone disclose their insurance. The dangers are that more claims will come in, but the positive is that we know who is backing up their work and who isn’t. All in all, I think disclosure is good as I would want to know who has insurance (without having to ask and embarrass someone)that I do business with. While there are ways to check info on reputation, it sure won’t hurt if one more piece of info is provided. As a broker, I have no problem doing this, I have nothing to hide or be embarrassed about.