Clients often have available to them a form of insurance which will cover the costs of many types of legal disputes but are often not aware that this option is available to them. Legal expenses insurance is typically sold as an optional ‘add-on’ when purchasing an insurance policy – although it does sometimes come as part of standard insurance cover. It is often included with: You may also have elements of legal expenses insurance cover included with another product or as benefits of your employment. At the start of cases we often advise that it is important that clients check their current insurance policy documents, and the terms and conditions of other packaged products or employment contracts. We often advise on whether coverage is available and assist by drafting a legal opinion which is used to secure cover. Legal expenses cover varies between different policies and providers but there are some matters which that it generally can help with: There are also some things that it doesn’t generally help with. These might be: Clients should be aware of the potential availability of legal expenses funding when encountering legal difficulties. We are able to advise on whether coverage is available under your policy and can apply on your behalf for cover. We can also advise and deal with any coverage dispute which may arise. Should you require further advice, please contact P.A.Duffy & Co Solicitors. Please call our Dungannon office on 028 8772 2102 or Dublin office on 01 533 7860 or alternatively complete our enquiry form.