• "The Business Protector" Program Underwriter and Type:
  • Great American Insurance Group, policy # 524-50-70, underwrites the IL Bond Program.
  • International Lawyers Company has this policy / coverage solely and exclusively.
  • This is a Commercial Crime, Employee Dishonesty policy that includes manuscripted endorsements to provide coverage to lawyers currently listed in only the Lawyers Referral Directory throughout the North American territory described below.
• How and What is covered:
  • This insurance program includes coverage against acts of larceny, embezzlement and fraudulent failure to make accounting or overcharge.
  • It covers properly registered cases for 36 months from the date of forwarding.
  • Forwarding notification must be sent to International Lawyers Co. within 35 days from the date of employment to register the claim. The notification form shall include the attorney's name, amount involved, the name of the debtor and date sent.
  • When requested in writing (and acknowledged) at least 90 days prior to coverage term expiring, a one time extension of 12 months will be granted but only when counsel remains an IL listed firm.
  • This program covers only listed lawyers and claims based in all 50 States and Canada. This bond does not provide coverage to Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands and foreign attorneys and defendants.
• Exclusions:
  • This is not a malpractice insurance program.
  • International Lawyers Co. and Great American Insurance Group will not be liable for any loss through any lawyer or firm not under contract or whose name was not listed in the Lawyers Referral Directory, or supplements, at the time of employment.
  • It is incumbent upon the forwarder to consult the latest edition and supplements to the Lawyers Referral Directory or contact us directly at 1-800 LAW LIST for more detail.
• Recovery:
  • Recovery under the terms of this Bonding Program shall be net the sum the forwarder would have received had the remittance been made in due course by the listed lawyer after deduction of costs, expenses, fees and commissions. The forwarder is entitled to their normal commission after net attorney remittance.
  • Advanced court costs and suit fees will be covered by this bond but only after it is proven a lawsuit was never filed.
• Remittances: Overcharge and Discrepancies
  • International Lawyers Co. and Great American assume no liability for overcharge in connection with suit and/or legal fees unless the amount had been specified in advance and agreed to by the forwarder and the receiving attorney in writing.
  • If there is a discrepancy on a remittance by a listed attorney, it is incumbent upon the forwarder to submit to the law list for adjustment the lawyers' check and any other pertinent information about the case. Under no circumstances, should the original check be returned to the lawyer for adjustment.
• Immediate Notification:
  • Once the forwarder becomes suspicious or aware of any activity that may be the basis of a claim under this Bonding Program, they must notify International Lawyers Co. immediately, and in any event within 90 days thereafter. Failure to notify us within 90 days will void this bond coverage.

International Lawyers Co. is proud to offer the only One Million dollar bond covering a single law list.

You can be assured of a prompt resolution to any problem affecting the lawyers listed in Lawyers Referral Directory. We hope this will help encourage you to register more of your legal referrals with Lawyers Referral Directory. listed firms to be protected by this exclusive coverage from "The Business Protector® Program" we provide.