Who We Are
OAMIC is Oklahoma born and bred. Originally formed in 1980 by members of the Oklahoma Bar Association, our primary focus is preserving our policyholders’ professional reputations and financial well-being. From large firms to single practitioners, as well as those employed in the legal department of a company, OAMIC provides the same first-class customer service to every policyholder, along with competitive rates and a specialized expertise of the Oklahoma legal environment.
As a mutual company, we are owned by Oklahoma attorneys. Our board consists entirely of Oklahoma attorneys. And we employ Oklahoma attorneys, too. Our unique history is only one part of what makes us the best legal malpractice provider in the state.
The OAMIC Advantage
At OAMIC, we have your back. For 40 years, we’ve been solely dedicated to protecting Oklahoma lawyers. When you purchase lawyers professional liability from OAMIC, you buy so much more than insurance. The OAMIC Advantage is our promise to you. It means we’ll be here through the good times and the bad. To protect you. To guide you. To serve you. READ MORE >>>
Important Resources for Oklahoma Attorneys
Court Bonds 101 (and How to Get One)
As most lawyers know, a court bond is a tool to ensure a party will fulfill their responsibilities as ordered by law. Probate attorneys, for example, must often post a bond on behalf of an executor, administrator or conservator of an estate. However, the need for a bond also arises in a wide variety of other matters, such as appeals, injunctions, TROs, replevin actions and more. HISTORY OF SURETY BONDS Although the seemingly modern concept of surety bonds has definitely increased [...]
Criminal Malpractice Lawsuits May Be Fewer, but No Less Costly
Criminal defense malpractice lawsuits are not common and are significantly different from civil cases when proving malpractice. Apart from the difficulty involved in proving ineffective assistance of counsel, the plaintiff must first overturn the criminal conviction before pursuing the malpractice lawsuit. There is a huge burden of proof on the plaintiff to demonstrate that they would have had a different outcome if not for the actions or inactions of the attorney. That’s why 80% of the criminal law claims [...]
Avert Controversies With an Engagement Letter
One of the best instruments for an attorney to protect himself or herself from a malpractice lawsuit is a well-drafted engagement letter. The engagement letter is frequently disregarded by attorneys – instead, the attorney opts to just engage in a verbal agreement. However, a written engagement letter can be critical to both preventing and defending a professional liability claim. Significantly, the engagement letter ensures the attorney and the client are in agreement regarding items such as: Who is the client; Where the [...]
What Our Policyholders Are Saying
Mr. Fraim and the inside counsel were cordial and efficient. My inquiries were answered promptly and the staff was very knowledgeable and straight forward.
OAMIC sticks by its insureds more than any other malpractice carrier I have heard of – and I experienced that commitment firsthand. That peace of mind is priceless. I will never leave OAMIC.
I am very satisfied with the handling of our claim. Communication was first rate. I thought the analysis and resolution of the claim was excellent. I received good counsel about the issues.
You guys are the best of the best. I could not have made it through this mess without your kind assistance.
I was with a big, national company that offered cheap rates and made a lot of promises. But, after a few months, I realized none of those promises held true. I switched back to OAMIC and am so glad I did. That was a mistake I will not make again!
I greatly appreciate the prompt and professional way OAMIC dealt with my claim. OAMIC made the situation as painless as such a situation could be.
Although I felt wronged, I was very anxious after my former client sued me. For me, I needed to move on, and the way you handled the claim allowed me to do so.
This was a difficult time for me and I lost many nights of sleep agonizing over error. OAMIC’s handling of the claim was superb, as was the work of outside counsel. Top notch. I was ‘in the loop’ at all times. Thanks so much for your excellent work. I am OAMIC for life.
I had a very frivolous lawsuit filed against me, and OAMIC and my attorney were fantastic. I have discouraged others from straying from OAMIC based on the handling of my claim.
An OAMIC Insured Exclusive
OAMIC insureds receive numerous benefits in addition to their primary coverage. One of those is a 7% discount on SpeakWrite, an infinitely scalable, human-powered transcription machine. The SpeakWrite platform is rich in custom features for legal firms, and can be used with your own dictation device or via the free SpeakWrite mobile app.
