Coverage Quiz

OSB Member?

Are you an active member of the Oregon State Bar?

Not Required

You do not qualify for and do not require PLF coverage. If you appear pro hac vice in Oregon, you must have coverage substantially equivalent to PLF primary coverage.

Law Practice

Do you engage in the private practice of law?

Yes No

You do not qualify

You do not qualify for and do not require PLF coverage. However, you must qualify for an exemption and file for exemption annually.

Office?

Do you have at least one office? See PLF POLICY 3.180 (B)

Yes No

Oregon Office?

Do you have an office in Oregon? See PLF Policy 3.180

Yes No

Primary Oregon Residence

Is your primary residence in Oregon?

Yes No

You require PLF coverage

You are required to have PLF coverage. See PLF Policy 3.180 (C)

Active Bar Member

Are you an active member of the Bar in your state of residence?

Yes No

Coverage Required

You are required to have PLF coverage. See PLF Policy 3.180 (C)

Coverage Not Required

You do not qualify for and do not require PLF coverage. However, you must file a request for exemption annually. In addition, if you were admitted by comity or reciprocity, for work in Oregon, you must have commercial coverage that is substantially equivalent to PLF primary coverage.

You Dont Qualify

You do not qualify for and do not require PLF coverage. However, you must file a request for exemption annually. In addition, if you were admitted by comity or reciprocity, for work in Oregon, you must have coverage with a commercial carrier that is substantially equivalent to PLF primary coverage.

Multiple Offices?

Do you have more than one office?

Yes No

Coverage Required

You are required to have PLF coverage. See PLF Policy 3.180 (E)

In state more than 50%?

Are you physically present in an Oregon office more than 50% of the time you are practicing law?

Yes No

Coverage Not Required

You do not qualify for and do not require PLF coverage. However, you must file a request for exemption annually. In addition, if you were admitted by comity or reciprocity, for work in Oregon, you must have commercial coverage that is substantially equivalent to PLF primary coverage.

Coverage Required

You are required to have PLF coverage. See PLF Policy 3.180 (E)

Coverage Quiz

Do I need coverage?

OSB Member?

Not Required

Law Practice

You do not qualify

Office?

Oregon Office?

Primary Oregon Residence

You require PLF coverage

Active Bar Member

Coverage Required

Coverage Not Required

You Dont Qualify

Multiple Offices?

Coverage Required

In state more than 50%?

Coverage Not Required

Coverage Required