HB207 Summary

• Requires Alabama-licensed attorneys to disclose in writing to clients whether they currently possess malpractice insurance prior to entering into a fee agreement for professional services.

• Prohibits attorneys from entering into agreements with clients or charging/collecting fees for legal services without first making this disclosure.

• Disclosure must be presented in writing to the potential client before the fee agreement is finalized.

• Effective date is the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval or the bill otherwise becoming law.