Rule APR 26 - INSURANCE DISCLOSURE(a) Each active lawyer member of the Bar shall certify annually in a form and manner approved by the Bar by the date specified by the Bar (1) whether the lawyer is engaged in the private practice of law; (2) if engaged in the private practice of law, whether the lawyer is currently covered by professional liability insurance; (3) whether the lawyer intends to maintain insurance during the period of time the lawyer is engaged in the private practice of law; and (4) whether the lawyer is engaged in the practice of law as a full-time government lawyer or is counsel employed by an organizational client and does not represent clients outside that capacity. Each active lawyer who reports being covered by professional liability insurance shall certify in a form and manner prescribed by the Bar in writing within 30 days if the insurance policy providing coverage lapses, is no longer in effect, or terminates for any reason.(b) The information submitted pursuant to this rule will be made available to the public by such means as may be designated by the Bar, which may include publication on the website maintained by the Bar.(c) Any active lawyer of law who fails to comply with this rule by the date specified by the Bar may be ordered suspended from the practice of law by the Supreme Court until such time as the lawyer complies. Supplying false information in response to this rule shall subject the lawyer to appropriate disciplinary action.Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. APR 26
Adopted effective 7/1/2007; Amended effective 9/1/2017.