# Attorneys and Law Firms: compliance stack Law firms protect three things at once: the advice they give, the client funds they hold, and the obligations a court or a regulator places on certain practice areas. The pieces below pair the insurance, bonds, and licensing that cover each. ## License: Collection Attorney Licensing Collection-attorney licensing for firms that collect debts on behalf of clients, where a state requires it. Provided by Cornerstone Licensing: https://cornerstonelicensing.com/collection-attorney-licensing ## Surety bond: Court Bonds Court and judicial bonds posted during litigation, appeals, fiduciary appointments, and similar proceedings. Court bonds (judicial and probate) guarantee performance of an obligation imposed by a court, such as an appeal, injunction, or fiduciary appointment. Provided by Cornerstone Surety Bonds: https://cornerstonesuretybonds.com/bonds/additional/court ## Insurance: Insurance for Attorneys & Law Firms Lawyer professional liability with prior acts, cyber for client confidentiality, and crime for trust-account exposure. Programs built around lawyer professional liability and the operational risks specific to legal practice. Provided by Covered by Cornerstone: https://coveredbycornerstone.com/insurance/industries/attorneys Requirements vary by state and activity. The license and bond pieces apply where your activity and jurisdiction require them.