Licensing & Experience Requirements

 

To be eligible for registration with the 1000Attorneys.com Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS), an attorney must meet the following minimum qualifications:

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• Active California Bar Membership:

  The attorney must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.

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• Established California Office:

  The attorney must maintain an operational law office in California and be actively engaged in the practice of law.

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• Disclosure of Disciplinary History:

  The attorney must disclose, as part of their application, any prior suspension, disbarment, or disciplinary action by the State Bar of California.

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• Professional Liability Coverage:

  The attorney must carry a valid errors and omissions (E&O) insurance policy, self-insurance, or bond as required by the LRIS Governing Committee. Proof of coverage must be submitted upon request, with minimum coverage of $100,000 per incident and $300,000 aggregate per year.

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• Minimum Experience:

  Attorneys must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed, practicing attorney in the State of California.

 

 

Technical Requirements

 

To maintain a high level of transparency and client satisfaction, all panel attorneys must also meet the following operational and communication standards:

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• Registered Email Address:

  Your official email address must be registered and publicly listed in your profile on the State Bar of California’s website (calbar.ca.gov). All membership-related communication will be sent to this address only. Inquiries from unverified or alternate email addresses will not be processed.

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• Professional Website:

  You must maintain an active and functioning law firm website. Your contact information on the website must match the information registered with the State Bar of California.

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• Call Handling Standards:

  During regular business hours, calls to your office must not route directly to voicemail. Your office must have a reliable system in place to handle client inquiries, which may include an interactive voice response unit (IVRU), live answering service, or receptionist. This ensures that leads generated through our referral service are responded to promptly and professionally.