“Got Questions?” Hotline
You and your agents can contact C.A.R.’s Legal Hotline at 213-739-8282 or legalhotline@car.org for free advice from a C.A.R. attorney with any questions regarding transactions, forms, disclosures, etc. The Legal Hotline is open from 9am to 6pm, Monday – Friday.

“Got a Claim?” Hotline
Contact your assigned C.A.R. Strategic Defense Panel Attorney immediately when you receive a threat of or actual lawsuit. Not only will you get prompt, expert advice, but also discounted fees for all work done on your behalf.

Why Use the Strategic Defense Panel?
Hand Selected by C.A.R. C.A.R. hand picked this group of attorneys to bring value to the C.A.R. membership and the Real Estate industry in general

Experienced Real Estate Attorneys. These seasoned and experienced attorneys have proven records in providing high quality legal services on behalf of REALTORS®.

They only represent you – the REALTORS®. You won’t find them on the plaintiff’s side of the table representing someone suing a REALTOR®.

Information Sharing. These Attorneys share a repository through which they can access valuable information such as litigation documents, expert witness testimony, experiences with judges and mediators, etc. This powerful tool allows these attorneys to collaborate with each other to ensure that you have the best possible defense.

Legislative Advocacy. These Attorneys work with C.A.R. to help influence issues facing the real estate industry.

Form Development. These Attorneys provide input into the creation, review and modification of C.A.R. forms. This provides them with unique insights into the use of these forms when representing you.

Responsiveness. These Attorneys will reply in a timely fashion to requests for in-person or telephonic consultations.

Independent. These Attorneys have pledged their loyalty to C.A.R and you and the member. unlike some insurers who have their own attorneys defend their claims, these Attorneys work on your behalf.

Seminars/Webinars
In conjunction with C.A.R.’s Strategic Defense Panel, we will be holding relevant and timely risk management seminars throughout the state. In addition, many of the sessions will be taped so that you can view them at a later date. Upcoming seminars will be posted on the CSI website. Policyholders whose agents attend or view these seminars/webinars may receive discounts on their E&O insurance program.

Newsletters
You will receive e-newsletters with timely, topical information presented by the C.A.R. Strategic Defense Panel Attorneys, C.A.R. Hotline Attorneys and others.