What is the avg cost of attorney malpractice insurance in California for an atty w/1-2 years experience?

[scirwode]

I am hoping to get a range so that I can determine whether I can afford to open my own practice. I would be doing primarily business, estate planning, and civil appellate work. Thanks.

[hampton83]

It goes up every year you practice. :P

Have you contacted the State Bar of California? My friends get so many fliers from them concerning malpractice insurance.

http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_home.jsp

Here is information concerning the plans that are endorsed by the State Bar of California:
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_extend.jsp?cid=12534&id=1335

[charlot22]

If you attach it to a business package policy, it's pretty cheap - around $500, if you're a one man shop.