YOUR AFFORDABLE 24/7 LEGAL SAFETY NET
Ever Had A Speeding Ticket? Ever Been Sued? Ever Needed An Attorney But Couldn't Afford One?
The US is the most litigious society in the world & everyone needs legal safety. Now you can afford it!
It's been said there are two types of people in this country...
Those Who Have Been Sued & Those Who Are About To Be.
LegalShield™ offers a variety of features and benefits designed to provide individuals and businesses
with accessible and affordable legal services. Here are some of the key features and benefits:
The US is the most litigious society in the world & everyone needs legal safety. Now you can afford it!
It's been said there are two types of people in this country...
Those Who Have Been Sued & Those Who Are About To Be.
LegalShield™ offers a variety of features and benefits designed to provide individuals and businesses
with accessible and affordable legal services. Here are some of the key features and benefits:
Around The Clock Legal Advice
LegalShield's 24/7 legal advice feature is designed to provide immediate access to legal consultation whenever you need it. This service ensures that members can get timely legal advice for a wide range of personal legal matters, any time of day or night. Here’s an expanded look at what this feature offers and its benefits:
Key Features
Round-the-Clock Availability
Benefits
Immediate Peace of Mind
LegalShield’s 24/7 legal advice service ensures that members are never alone in dealing with legal issues, providing critical support and guidance exactly when it is needed most.
Key Features
Round-the-Clock Availability
- Access to legal advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, ensuring you are never without legal support.
- Immediate access to an attorney in situations that require urgent legal intervention, such as arrests or detentions.
- Members can call a toll-free number to speak with a lawyer about their legal concerns and receive advice on the spot.
- The service covers a wide variety of legal matters including but not limited to family law, consumer rights, landlord-tenant disputes, traffic violations, and more.
- Lawyers provide personalized advice based on your specific situation, offering tailored solutions and guidance.
Benefits
Immediate Peace of Mind
- Knowing you can access legal advice at any time provides reassurance and reduces stress during legal emergencies or uncertainties.
- Early legal advice can help prevent minor issues from escalating into major legal problems, saving you time and money in the long run.
- In urgent situations, such as being pulled over by the police or involved in an accident, immediate access to legal advice can help you understand your rights and take appropriate actions.
- The ability to consult with a lawyer without needing an appointment or during regular business hours makes legal support more accessible and convenient.
- Whether you need advice on signing a contract, dealing with a dispute, or understanding your legal rights, the service provides comprehensive guidance for various personal legal matters.
- Avoiding the high cost of hourly legal fees for consultations makes legal advice more affordable and accessible to everyone.
- During critical moments, such as after an accident or when facing immediate legal action, having quick access to a lawyer can be crucial for making informed decisions.
Example Scenarios
- Traffic Stops: If you are pulled over by law enforcement, you can immediately call a lawyer to understand your rights and receive advice on how to handle the situation.
- Workplace Issues: If you face an urgent employment issue, such as wrongful termination or harassment, you can get immediate legal advice on how to proceed.
- Family Emergencies: In cases of domestic disputes or family emergencies, having a lawyer available can help you navigate sensitive situations legally and appropriately.
LegalShield’s 24/7 legal advice service ensures that members are never alone in dealing with legal issues, providing critical support and guidance exactly when it is needed most.
Document Review
LegalShield’s document review service provides members with professional legal reviews of personal documents. This feature ensures that your important documents are thoroughly examined by qualified attorneys, helping you to avoid potential legal pitfalls and ensuring your interests are protected. Here’s a detailed expansion of this feature:
Key Features
Professional Legal Review
Benefits
Risk Mitigation
LegalShield’s document review service is a valuable resource for anyone needing to ensure their personal documents are legally sound and protect their interests. By leveraging this service, members can confidently navigate legal agreements and transactions, knowing they have expert legal support.
Key Features
Professional Legal Review
- Experienced attorneys review your personal documents to identify any issues, inconsistencies, or areas that require clarification.
- The service covers a wide variety of personal documents, including but not limited to contracts, leases, loan agreements, prenuptial agreements, and more.
- LegalShield offers review services for documents up to a certain number of pages per year, ensuring a thorough review within the specified limits.
- Attorneys provide detailed feedback on the reviewed documents, including potential risks, legal implications, and suggestions for improvement or amendments.
- Alongside the review, members receive practical advice on how to proceed with the document, whether it involves negotiating terms, seeking further legal intervention, or other actions.
Benefits
Risk Mitigation
- Having a professional review your documents helps identify and mitigate risks, ensuring that you do not agree to unfavorable terms or conditions.
- Detailed feedback from attorneys enables you to make informed decisions based on a comprehensive understanding of the legal implications of your documents.
- Knowing that your documents have been reviewed by a legal professional provides peace of mind, reducing anxiety and uncertainty about potential legal issues.
- Rather than trying to understand complex legal language on your own, the service saves you time by having experts handle the review process.
- This service is more cost-effective than hiring a lawyer for individual document reviews, as it is included in the LegalShield membership plan.
- With a clear understanding of your document’s terms, you are better positioned to negotiate more favorable conditions or amendments.
- Ensures that your documents comply with relevant laws and regulations, reducing the risk of future legal disputes or penalties.
Example Scenarios
- Lease Agreements: Before signing a lease for a new apartment, a lawyer can review the agreement to ensure there are no hidden fees or unfair terms.
- Loan Agreements: When taking out a loan, an attorney can check the terms and conditions to confirm that the interest rates, fees, and repayment terms are fair and legal.
- Employment Contracts: Before accepting a job offer, a review of the employment contract can clarify your rights, responsibilities, and benefits, helping you negotiate better terms if necessary.
- Prenuptial Agreements: Ensuring that a prenuptial agreement is fair and legally sound before marriage can prevent future disputes.
- Service Contracts: For services such as home repairs or renovations, having a lawyer review the contract can prevent misunderstandings and ensure the scope of work and payment terms are clear.
LegalShield’s document review service is a valuable resource for anyone needing to ensure their personal documents are legally sound and protect their interests. By leveraging this service, members can confidently navigate legal agreements and transactions, knowing they have expert legal support.
Will Preparation
LegalShield’s will preparation service provides members with professional assistance in creating and updating essential estate planning documents. This service helps ensure that your wishes are clearly articulated and legally binding, offering peace of mind and security for you and your loved ones. Here’s an expanded look at what this feature includes:
Key Features
Comprehensive Will Drafting
Benefits
Peace of Mind
Consultation with an Attorney
LegalShield’s will preparation service is a valuable tool for ensuring your estate is managed and distributed according to your wishes, and that your medical preferences are honored. This service provides essential peace of mind and security for you and your family.
Key Features
Comprehensive Will Drafting
- LegalShield provides guidance and support in drafting your last will and testament, which outlines how your assets will be distributed after your death and names guardians for any minor children.
- Assistance in creating a living will, which specifies your preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care if you become unable to communicate your wishes due to illness or incapacity.
- Legal preparation of a healthcare power of attorney document, which designates someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.
- LegalShield offers periodic reviews and updates of your will and related documents to ensure they remain current and reflect any changes in your personal circumstances or wishes.
- Access to attorneys who provide expert advice on estate planning, ensuring that your documents comply with state laws and effectively communicate your intentions.
Benefits
Peace of Mind
- Knowing that your estate planning documents are professionally prepared and legally sound provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Clearly outlining your wishes in legally binding documents ensures that your assets are distributed according to your desires and that your medical preferences are respected.
- A well-prepared will and related documents can help prevent disputes among family members by clearly defining your wishes and intentions.
- Ensures that your estate planning documents comply with current laws and regulations, reducing the risk of legal challenges.
- Provides an affordable alternative to traditional legal services, which can be expensive when preparing wills and other estate planning documents.
- The ability to update your documents as needed ensures that they reflect changes in your life circumstances, such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, or significant changes in your financial situation.
- LegalShield’s service covers all essential aspects of estate planning, ensuring that you have a complete set of documents to protect your interests and those of your family.
Example Scenarios
- Young Families: Parents of young children can draft wills to designate guardians and ensure their children are cared for in accordance with their wishes.
- Medical Directives: Individuals with specific medical treatment preferences can create a living will and healthcare power of attorney to ensure their wishes are followed if they become incapacitated.
- Estate Distribution: Those with complex estates can use LegalShield’s services to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes, minimizing the potential for family disputes.
- Life Changes: Members experiencing major life events, such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child, can update their wills and other documents to reflect their new circumstances.
Process
Consultation with an Attorney- Members start with a consultation with a LegalShield attorney to discuss their needs and wishes regarding their estate plan.
- The attorney assists in drafting the will, living will, and healthcare power of attorney, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
- The drafted documents are reviewed with the member to ensure accuracy and completeness. Any necessary revisions are made based on the member’s feedback.
- The final documents are executed according to legal requirements, often involving witnessing and notarization.
- Members receive guidance on storing their documents safely and are encouraged to periodically review and update their estate plan as needed.
LegalShield’s will preparation service is a valuable tool for ensuring your estate is managed and distributed according to your wishes, and that your medical preferences are honored. This service provides essential peace of mind and security for you and your family.
Trial Defense Services
LegalShield’s trial defense services provide members with comprehensive legal support and representation in both pre-trial and trial phases for covered legal matters. This feature is designed to protect members' rights and provide expert legal defense without the burden of exorbitant legal fees. Here’s a detailed expansion of what this service includes:
Key Features
Pre-Trial Assistance
Benefits
Financial Protection
Initial Consultation
LegalShield’s trial defense services are typically structured in tiers based on the length of membership and the complexity of the case. This can include:
LegalShield’s trial defense services offer vital legal support, ensuring members have access to professional legal representation and defense, providing peace of mind and protecting their legal rights throughout the trial process.
Key Features
Pre-Trial Assistance
- Members receive legal assistance during the pre-trial phase, including consultations, document preparation, and negotiations to resolve the matter before it goes to trial.
- If the case proceeds to court, LegalShield provides representation by experienced attorneys who will defend members' interests during the trial.
- Initial and ongoing consultations with an attorney to discuss the case, develop a defense strategy, and understand the legal process.
- Preparation and filing of necessary legal documents, motions, and responses required for the defense.
- Legal representation during court appearances, ensuring that a member’s rights are defended at each stage of the trial.
- Assistance in coordinating expert witnesses if needed for the defense.
- Ongoing management and oversight of the case to ensure all legal procedures are followed and deadlines are met.
Benefits
Financial Protection
- Significant savings on the high costs typically associated with trial defense, making legal representation more affordable.
- Access to experienced attorneys who specialize in trial defense, ensuring a professional and knowledgeable defense.
- Reduces the stress and anxiety associated with facing a trial by having a dedicated legal team handle your defense.
- Full support from pre-trial consultations through to the conclusion of the trial, providing continuity and comprehensive legal assistance.
- Increased likelihood of favorable outcomes due to professional legal representation and strategic defense planning.
- Leverage a network of legal resources, including expert witnesses and legal research, to build a strong defense.
Example Scenarios
- Criminal Defense: If a member is charged with a crime, LegalShield’s trial defense services provide legal representation to defend against the charges and strive for the best possible outcome.
- Civil Litigation: Members involved in civil lawsuits, such as disputes over contracts or property, receive legal assistance to prepare for and navigate the trial process.
- Employment Disputes: Legal defense in cases of wrongful termination or employment discrimination claims, protecting members' rights and interests.
- Family Law: Representation in family law cases, such as contested divorces or custody battles, ensuring a member’s interests are advocated in court.
Process
Initial Consultation- The member contacts LegalShield to schedule an initial consultation with an attorney to discuss the details of their case.
- The attorney evaluates the case, reviews relevant documents, and provides an assessment of the legal situation and possible defense strategies.
- The attorney prepares for the case, which may include gathering evidence, preparing legal documents, negotiating settlements, and advising the member on legal options.
- If the case proceeds to trial, the attorney develops a comprehensive trial strategy, identifies key witnesses, and prepares opening and closing statements.
- The attorney represents the member in court, presenting the defense case, cross-examining witnesses, and advocating for the member’s rights.
- After the trial, the attorney provides guidance on any post-trial actions, such as appeals or compliance with court orders.
Coverage Levels
LegalShield’s trial defense services are typically structured in tiers based on the length of membership and the complexity of the case. This can include:- Pre-Trial Hours: A specified number of hours for pre-trial legal work.
- Trial Hours: A specified number of hours for in-court representation.
- Extended Coverage: For more complex or lengthy trials, additional hours or services may be available, often at a discounted rate.
LegalShield’s trial defense services offer vital legal support, ensuring members have access to professional legal representation and defense, providing peace of mind and protecting their legal rights throughout the trial process.
Letters & Phone Calls On Your Behalf
LegalShield's service of writing letters and making phone calls on your behalf is designed to assist members in resolving various issues and disputes more effectively. By leveraging the authority and expertise of a lawyer, this service can help address and resolve conflicts without the need for more formal legal proceedings. Here’s an in-depth look at this feature:
Key Features
Professional Communication
Benefits
Increased Credibility
Initial Consultation
Refund and Compensation: A member received a defective product and was initially denied a refund. After a letter from a LegalShield lawyer, the company not only refunded the purchase but also provided compensation for the inconvenience.
Lease Term Resolution: A tenant facing unfair lease terms had a lawyer write to the landlord, resulting in revised terms that were more favorable to the tenant.
Debt Collection Ceased: A member experiencing harassment from a debt collector had a lawyer intervene, leading to the cessation of harassment and a negotiated repayment plan.
LegalShield’s service of writing letters and making phone calls on your behalf is a powerful tool for resolving disputes efficiently and effectively. It leverages the expertise and authority of professional lawyers to address issues proactively, saving members time, reducing stress, and often avoiding the need for further legal action.
Key Features
Professional Communication
- Lawyers will write formal letters or make phone calls to third parties, such as individuals, businesses, or organizations, on behalf of the member to address and resolve issues.
- The service can be used for various personal and business matters, including consumer disputes, landlord-tenant issues, employment conflicts, debt collection problems, and more.
- Lawyers review any relevant documents related to the issue to ensure accurate and effective communication.
- Each letter or phone call is tailored to the specific situation, ensuring that the communication is relevant, precise, and legally sound.
- Lawyers may conduct follow-up communications as necessary to ensure the issue is resolved satisfactorily.
Benefits
Increased Credibility
- Communications from a lawyer carry more weight and are often taken more seriously by the recipient, leading to quicker and more favorable resolutions.
- Professional legal communication can help resolve disputes amicably without escalating to court, saving time and money.
- Having a lawyer handle the communication reduces the stress and frustration of dealing with difficult or contentious issues on your own.
- Members save time by having a lawyer manage the communication, allowing them to focus on other important aspects of their lives.
- Effective early communication by a lawyer can prevent issues from escalating into more serious legal problems.
- This service provides a cost-effective way to handle disputes and issues, often resolving them without the need for more expensive legal intervention.
Example Scenarios
- Consumer Disputes: If a member is dealing with a defective product or poor service, a lawyer can write a demand letter to the company requesting a refund, replacement, or resolution.
- Landlord-Tenant Issues: In cases of unaddressed maintenance issues, security deposit disputes, or unfair lease terms, a lawyer can communicate with the landlord to seek resolution.
- Debt Collection Harassment: For members facing aggressive or unlawful debt collection practices, a lawyer can contact the collection agency to assert the member’s rights and seek an amicable solution.
- Employment Conflicts: If an employee faces issues such as wrongful termination, unpaid wages, or workplace harassment, a lawyer can communicate with the employer to address the situation.
- Neighbor Disputes: When conflicts arise with neighbors over property boundaries, noise, or other issues, a lawyer’s letter can help mediate and resolve the matter.
- Billing Errors: For disputes over incorrect bills or charges from service providers, a lawyer can contact the company to correct the error and negotiate a fair resolution.
Process
Initial Consultation- The member contacts LegalShield and schedules a consultation with an attorney to discuss the issue at hand.
- The attorney gathers all necessary information and reviews any relevant documents to fully understand the issue.
- The lawyer drafts a formal letter or prepares a script for the phone call, ensuring it accurately represents the member’s position and seeks a fair resolution.
- The draft letter is reviewed and approved by the member before being sent. For phone calls, the lawyer coordinates a convenient time to make the call on the member’s behalf.
- The lawyer may conduct follow-up communications as needed to ensure the issue is resolved satisfactorily.
- Once the issue is resolved, the lawyer provides the member with a summary of the resolution and any further steps or advice needed.
Success Stories
Refund and Compensation: A member received a defective product and was initially denied a refund. After a letter from a LegalShield lawyer, the company not only refunded the purchase but also provided compensation for the inconvenience.Lease Term Resolution: A tenant facing unfair lease terms had a lawyer write to the landlord, resulting in revised terms that were more favorable to the tenant.
Debt Collection Ceased: A member experiencing harassment from a debt collector had a lawyer intervene, leading to the cessation of harassment and a negotiated repayment plan.
LegalShield’s service of writing letters and making phone calls on your behalf is a powerful tool for resolving disputes efficiently and effectively. It leverages the expertise and authority of professional lawyers to address issues proactively, saving members time, reducing stress, and often avoiding the need for further legal action.
Speeding Ticket Assistance
LegalShield's speeding ticket assistance provides members with professional legal help for handling traffic violations and speeding tickets. This service aims to minimize the potential consequences of traffic infractions, such as fines, points on your driving record, increased insurance rates, and possible license suspension. Here’s a look at what this service includes:
Key Features
Initial Consultation
Benefits
Expert Legal Guidance
Contact LegalShield
LegalShield’s speeding ticket assistance service is a valuable resource for drivers facing traffic violations. By providing expert legal guidance and representation, this service helps members achieve the best possible outcomes, protecting their driving records and minimizing the impact of traffic tickets.
Key Features
Initial Consultation
- Members receive a consultation with a traffic attorney to discuss the details of their speeding ticket or traffic violation and understand their legal options.
- The attorney reviews the speeding ticket and any related documents to assess the validity of the ticket and identify potential defenses.
- Members are provided with expert legal advice on how to proceed with their case, including whether to contest the ticket, negotiate a plea, or accept the charges.
- If the member decides to contest the ticket, the attorney will represent them in traffic court, presenting arguments and evidence to defend against the charges. (This happened to me & we won!)
- Attorneys can negotiate with prosecutors to reduce the charges, fines, or penalties, potentially leading to a more favorable outcome for the member.
- Assistance in negotiating or arguing for a reduction in points added to the member’s driving record, helping to prevent increased insurance premiums and license suspension.
- Efforts to keep the violation off the member’s driving record, maintaining a clean driving history and avoiding long-term negative impacts.
Benefits
Expert Legal Guidance
- Access to experienced traffic attorneys who specialize in handling speeding tickets and traffic violations, ensuring knowledgeable and effective representation.
- Potentially lower fines, fewer points on your driving record, and reduced risk of license suspension through professional legal assistance.
- Legal representation can save members the time and hassle of appearing in court themselves, as the attorney can handle many aspects of the case on their behalf.
- Avoidance of increased insurance premiums and other long-term costs associated with having points on your driving record.
- Knowing that a professional is handling your case provides peace of mind and reduces the stress associated with dealing with traffic violations.
Example Scenarios
- Minor Speeding Violations: A member received a ticket for speeding slightly over the limit. The attorney reviews the ticket and negotiates with the prosecutor to reduce the fine and prevent points from being added to the member’s driving record.
- Serious Traffic Violations: For more severe offenses, such as excessive speeding or reckless driving, the attorney provides a strong defense in court to mitigate the consequences.
- Disputed Tickets: If a member believes the ticket was issued in error, the attorney gathers evidence (such as traffic camera footage or witness statements) and argues the case in court.
- Multiple Offenses: For members with multiple traffic violations, the attorney works to address each ticket, potentially consolidating cases or negotiating favorable outcomes to minimize overall penalties.
Process
Contact LegalShield- The member contacts LegalShield upon receiving a speeding ticket to initiate the assistance process.
- LegalShield assigns a qualified traffic attorney to the member’s case.
- The attorney consults with the member to understand the details of the incident and reviews the speeding ticket and any related documentation.
- Based on the consultation and review, the attorney develops a strategy for contesting the ticket or negotiating a plea.
- The attorney represents the member in traffic court, presenting the defense and negotiating with the prosecutor.
- The case is resolved through dismissal, reduction of charges, or other favorable outcomes. The attorney advises the member on any follow-up actions needed.
- The attorney works to ensure that the outcome has the least possible impact on the member’s driving record.
Success Stories
- Ticket Dismissal: A member was wrongly ticketed for speeding. The attorney reviewed the case, found inconsistencies in the officer’s report, and successfully argued for a dismissal.
- Points Reduction: A member facing multiple points on their driving record for a speeding ticket had the points reduced to a non-moving violation, avoiding increased insurance rates.
- Reduced Fines: An attorney negotiated a significant reduction in fines for a member, lowering the financial burden of the speeding ticket.
LegalShield’s speeding ticket assistance service is a valuable resource for drivers facing traffic violations. By providing expert legal guidance and representation, this service helps members achieve the best possible outcomes, protecting their driving records and minimizing the impact of traffic tickets.
Contract & Document Preparation
LegalShield’s contract and document preparation service offers members the expertise of professional lawyers to draft and review standard legal documents and contracts. This service ensures that legal documents are accurately prepared, legally binding, and tailored to meet specific needs, helping to prevent future disputes and misunderstandings.
Here’s an expanded look at what this service includes:
Key Features
Professional Drafting
Benefits
Expert Legal Insight
Initial Consultation
LegalShield’s contract and document preparation service is an invaluable resource for individuals and businesses needing legally sound and customized documents. By leveraging the expertise of professional attorneys, members can ensure their agreements are clear, enforceable, and tailored to their specific needs, providing essential legal protection and peace of mind.
Here’s an expanded look at what this service includes:
Key Features
Professional Drafting
- Experienced attorneys draft a wide range of legal documents and contracts, ensuring they are comprehensive, legally sound, and meet the specific needs of the member.
- Documents are customized to fit the unique circumstances of each member, including specific terms, conditions, and clauses relevant to their situation.
- Preparation of various types of documents, including business contracts, real estate agreements, personal agreements, wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, and more.
- Ensures that all documents comply with applicable laws and regulations, reducing the risk of legal issues or challenges in the future.
- Attorneys review and make necessary amendments to existing documents to ensure they are up-to-date and legally enforceable.
- Members receive consultation and advice on the best type of document for their needs and how to structure the terms to protect their interests.
Benefits
Expert Legal Insight
- Access to knowledgeable attorneys who understand the intricacies of legal document preparation, ensuring documents are precise and thorough.
- Professionally prepared documents help mitigate risks and prevent disputes, offering legal protection and clarity in agreements.
- Saves members time by having attorneys handle the drafting and review process, ensuring documents are prepared correctly the first time.
- More cost-effective than hiring a private attorney for each individual document, as it is included in the LegalShield membership plan.
- Members can be confident that their legal documents are professionally prepared and legally sound, providing peace of mind.
- Ability to prepare a variety of documents for different aspects of personal and business life, offering comprehensive legal support.
Example Scenarios
- Business Contracts: A small business owner needs a contract for hiring a new employee. The attorney drafts an employment agreement that outlines job responsibilities, compensation, confidentiality clauses, and termination conditions.
- Real Estate Agreements: A member buying a home requires a purchase agreement. The attorney prepares a document that details the terms of the sale, payment schedule, contingencies, and closing requirements.
- Personal Agreements: Two parties entering into a loan agreement between friends use LegalShield to draft a promissory note that specifies the loan amount, repayment terms, interest rates, and consequences of default.
- Estate Planning: A member wants to create a comprehensive estate plan. The attorney prepares a will, living trust, and power of attorney documents to ensure the member’s wishes are carried out and assets are managed according to their directives.
Process
Initial Consultation- The member contacts LegalShield to schedule an initial consultation with an attorney to discuss their needs and objectives for the document.
- The attorney gathers all necessary information from the member to understand the specifics of the situation and the requirements for the document.
- Based on the information provided, the attorney drafts the document, ensuring it includes all necessary terms, conditions, and legal language.
- The drafted document is sent to the member for review. The member provides feedback and requests any necessary changes or additions.
- The attorney incorporates any requested changes and finalizes the document, ensuring it is legally sound and meets the member’s needs.
- The final document is delivered to the member with instructions on how to execute it properly, such as signing and notarization requirements. The attorney provides advice on storing and using the document.
Success Stories
- Secure Business Deals: A member needed a contract to formalize a partnership with another business. The attorney drafted a comprehensive partnership agreement that protected both parties' interests and outlined their responsibilities and profit-sharing arrangement.
- Protected Real Estate Transaction: A couple purchasing a rental property used LegalShield to prepare a lease agreement for their tenants, ensuring it covered all legal aspects of renting and protected them as landlords.
- Peaceful Personal Loan: A member lending money to a friend used LegalShield’s service to draft a promissory note, which clearly defined the loan terms and repayment schedule, helping maintain their friendship and financial clarity.
LegalShield’s contract and document preparation service is an invaluable resource for individuals and businesses needing legally sound and customized documents. By leveraging the expertise of professional attorneys, members can ensure their agreements are clear, enforceable, and tailored to their specific needs, providing essential legal protection and peace of mind.
Family Law
LegalShield’s family law service provides members with access to professional legal advice and representation for a wide range of family law matters. This service is designed to help individuals navigate the complexities of family-related legal issues, ensuring that their rights and interests are protected. Here’s a comprehensive look at what this service includes:
Key Features
Consultations with Family Law Attorneys
Benefits
Expert Legal Guidance
Initial Consultation
LegalShield’s family law service provides essential legal support for a wide range of family-related matters. By offering expert guidance, representation, and personalized legal solutions, this service helps members navigate the complexities of family law, ensuring their rights and interests are protected during some of life’s most challenging times.
Key Features
Consultations with Family Law Attorneys
- Members receive consultations with experienced family law attorneys who can provide advice and guidance on various family law issues, helping them understand their legal options and make informed decisions.
- Legal assistance with divorce, including the preparation and filing of divorce petitions, negotiation of settlements, and representation in court proceedings to ensure a fair and equitable resolution.
- Support with child custody and visitation matters, including the establishment and modification of custody arrangements, negotiation of parenting plans, and advocacy for the best interests of the children.
- Guidance on child support issues, including calculating support payments, modifying existing support orders, and enforcing child support obligations.
- Assistance with spousal support matters, including determining eligibility, negotiating support agreements, and modifying or terminating support orders.
- Legal help with the division of marital property and debts, ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of assets in accordance with state laws.
- Drafting and review of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect individual assets and outline financial arrangements in the event of a divorce.
- Assistance with the legal process of adoption, including the preparation of necessary documents, representation in court hearings, and ensuring compliance with adoption laws.
- Support for individuals facing domestic violence, including obtaining protective orders, providing legal representation in related court proceedings, and offering advice on safety planning.
Benefits
Expert Legal Guidance
- Access to knowledgeable family law attorneys who specialize in handling sensitive and complex family matters, ensuring professional and effective representation.
- Having an attorney to guide you through difficult family law issues can provide emotional support and reduce stress during challenging times.
- Legal representation helps ensure fair and equitable resolutions in matters of divorce, child custody, support, and property division, protecting the rights and interests of all parties involved.
- More affordable than traditional legal services, LegalShield’s family law service offers significant cost savings while still providing high-quality legal assistance.
- Ensures that all family law matters are handled with the utmost confidentiality, protecting the privacy of the individuals involved.
Example Scenarios
- Divorce: A member seeking a divorce receives comprehensive legal assistance, from filing the divorce petition to negotiating a settlement agreement and representing them in court, ensuring a fair division of assets and appropriate support arrangements.
- Child Custody: Parents in a custody dispute receive help establishing a custody and visitation plan that serves the best interests of their children, with legal representation in court to advocate for their parental rights.
- Spousal Support: An individual needing to modify spousal support due to a significant change in circumstances gets legal support to request a modification of the existing support order.
- Adoption: Prospective adoptive parents receive guidance through the adoption process, ensuring all legal requirements are met and representing them in court to finalize the adoption.
- Domestic Violence: A member facing domestic violence gets help obtaining a protective order, along with legal advice and representation to ensure their safety and legal rights are protected.
Process
Initial Consultation- The member contacts LegalShield to schedule an initial consultation with a family law attorney to discuss their specific issue and receive preliminary advice.
- The attorney evaluates the case, reviews relevant documents, and provides an assessment of the legal situation, including potential outcomes and strategies.
- The attorney prepares and files necessary legal documents, such as divorce petitions, custody agreements, support orders, and protective orders, ensuring all paperwork is accurate and complete.
- For issues like divorce settlements and custody arrangements, the attorney negotiates with the opposing party to reach a mutually acceptable agreement, utilizing mediation if appropriate.
- If the case proceeds to court, the attorney represents the member in all court hearings, presenting evidence and arguments to advocate for the member’s interests.
- The attorney provides ongoing support and advice throughout the legal process, including post-judgment modifications and enforcement of court orders.
Success Stories
- Amicable Divorce Settlement: A member going through a contentious divorce received legal assistance to negotiate a fair settlement, resulting in an amicable agreement that protected their financial interests and provided for their children’s needs.
- Child Custody Resolution: A parent in a custody dispute received help to establish a parenting plan that allowed for joint custody, ensuring both parents remained actively involved in their children’s lives.
- Adoption Finalization: A couple seeking to adopt a child received comprehensive legal support, from filing the adoption petition to finalizing the adoption in court, ensuring a smooth and successful process.
- Protection from Domestic Violence: An individual facing domestic violence was able to obtain a protective order with the help of a LegalShield attorney, ensuring their safety and providing legal support for any subsequent legal issues.
LegalShield’s family law service provides essential legal support for a wide range of family-related matters. By offering expert guidance, representation, and personalized legal solutions, this service helps members navigate the complexities of family law, ensuring their rights and interests are protected during some of life’s most challenging times.
Business Legal Plans
LegalShield’s Business Legal Plans are specialized services tailored to meet the unique legal needs of small businesses. These plans offer a range of legal consultations, document reviews, and additional legal support, helping business owners navigate the complexities of the legal landscape with confidence.
Here’s an expanded look at what these plans include:
Key Features
Unlimited Legal Consultations
Benefits
Cost-Effective Legal Support
Enrollment
LegalShield’s Business Legal Plans offer a vital resource for small businesses, providing affordable and comprehensive legal support. By having access to professional legal advice and services, business owners can protect their interests, operate more efficiently, and focus on growth and success without being hindered by legal complications.
Here’s an expanded look at what these plans include:
Key Features
Unlimited Legal Consultations
- Business owners have access to unlimited consultations with experienced business attorneys. These consultations can cover a wide range of topics, including compliance issues, business formation, contracts, intellectual property, and more.
- Attorneys will review business-related documents and contracts to ensure they are legally sound and protect the business’s interests. This includes reviewing agreements, leases, employee contracts, and more.
- Lawyers can write letters and make phone calls on behalf of the business to resolve disputes, negotiate terms, or clarify legal positions with third parties.
- Legal support for collecting debts owed to the business. This can include drafting demand letters and advising on further legal action if necessary.
- Assistance with the legal aspects of forming a new business, including choosing the right business structure (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), filing necessary paperwork, and drafting foundational documents such as bylaws and operating agreements.
- Access to tax attorneys or accountants who can provide advice on tax planning, compliance, and dispute resolution.
- Legal advice on employee relations and human resources issues, including compliance with employment laws, drafting employee handbooks, and addressing workplace disputes.
- Assistance with protecting intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. This can include filing applications and addressing infringement issues.
- Representation in business-related legal disputes, including defense against lawsuits. This service often includes pre-trial work and representation in court.
- A library of legal forms and documents that businesses can use for various purposes, such as contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and business policies.
Benefits
Cost-Effective Legal Support
- Provides affordable access to high-quality legal services, which can be prohibitively expensive when obtained through traditional legal firms.
- Regular legal advice and document review help mitigate risks, ensuring that business operations comply with the law and reducing the likelihood of legal disputes.
- Frees up time for business owners to focus on running their business, rather than dealing with legal issues on their own.
- Knowing that legal experts are available to handle complex issues provides peace of mind and confidence in business decision-making.
- Legal guidance helps improve overall business operations, from contract management to employee relations, leading to smoother and more efficient processes.
- Having a lawyer involved in negotiations can strengthen a business’s position, leading to more favorable terms and conditions in agreements and contracts.
Example Scenarios
- Contract Negotiation: A small business owner needs to negotiate a contract with a new supplier. LegalShield’s attorneys review the contract, identify potential issues, and suggest modifications to protect the business’s interests.
- Employee Handbook Creation: A business is growing and needs to create an employee handbook. LegalShield provides legal templates and advice to ensure the handbook complies with employment laws and clearly outlines company policies.
- Debt Collection: A client has failed to pay an invoice for services rendered. LegalShield assists in drafting a demand letter and advises on further legal actions if the debt remains unpaid.
- Trademark Filing: A business wants to protect its brand name with a trademark. LegalShield helps with the application process and advises on how to respond to any objections from the trademark office.
- Lease Agreement Review: A business is looking to lease new office space. LegalShield’s attorneys review the lease agreement, ensuring that the terms are fair and favorable for the business.
Process
Enrollment- The business enrolls in a LegalShield Business Legal Plan, choosing the plan level that best suits their needs.
- Upon enrollment, the business owner schedules an initial consultation with a LegalShield attorney to discuss their specific legal needs and concerns.
- The business has continuous access to legal consultations, document reviews, and other legal services as needed. The business owner can contact LegalShield anytime a legal issue arises.
- For document and contract reviews, the business submits the documents to LegalShield. An attorney reviews the documents and provides feedback, typically within a specified timeframe.
- If the business needs a lawyer to write a letter, make a phone call, or represent them in a legal matter, they can request these services through their LegalShield plan.
- Many plans include an annual review to update documents and ensure that the business remains compliant with any new laws and regulations.
Success Stories
- Favorable Contract Terms: A tech startup needed to sign a major contract with a vendor. LegalShield’s attorneys reviewed the contract, suggested changes, and the startup ended up with more favorable terms, saving significant costs.
- Employee Dispute Resolution: A small business faced a potential lawsuit from a former employee. LegalShield’s legal team helped mediate the dispute, resulting in an amicable settlement without going to court.
- Debt Recovery: A business struggling with unpaid invoices received legal assistance from LegalShield to draft and send demand letters, successfully recovering the owed amounts from several clients.
- Successful Trademark Application: A new fashion brand used LegalShield to file for a trademark. The attorneys guided them through the process, and the application was approved without any issues, securing their brand identity.
LegalShield’s Business Legal Plans offer a vital resource for small businesses, providing affordable and comprehensive legal support. By having access to professional legal advice and services, business owners can protect their interests, operate more efficiently, and focus on growth and success without being hindered by legal complications.
Identity Theft Protection
LegalShield’s identity theft protection services, provided through IDShield™ , offer comprehensive identity monitoring and restoration services to safeguard personal information and ensure swift recovery in the event of identity theft. This service is designed to provide peace of mind by protecting against various forms of identity fraud and assisting in the resolution process if a breach occurs.
Here’s an expanded look at what this service includes:
Key Features
Comprehensive Identity Monitoring
Benefits
Proactive Protection
Enrollment
LegalShield’s identity theft protection services through IDShield™ provide robust and comprehensive protection against identity theft. With proactive monitoring, expert restoration services, and continuous support, members can safeguard their personal information and recover swiftly from any incidents of identity theft, ensuring peace of mind and financial security.
Here’s an expanded look at what this service includes:
Key Features
Comprehensive Identity Monitoring
- Continuous monitoring of personal information across multiple platforms, including credit bureaus, social security numbers, bank accounts, credit cards, and public records, to detect any suspicious activity.
- Monitoring of credit reports from major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) with alerts for any changes, such as new accounts opened, credit inquiries, or significant changes in credit scores.
- Scanning of dark web forums and marketplaces for compromised personal information, such as social security numbers, credit card numbers, and login credentials.
- Monitoring of social media accounts for signs of account takeover, inappropriate content, and privacy issues, helping to protect online reputations.
- Full-service identity restoration assistance from licensed private investigators who work on behalf of the member to resolve identity theft issues, including contacting creditors, law enforcement, and government agencies.
- Assistance with canceling and replacing lost or stolen credit cards, debit cards, driver’s licenses, and other important identification documents.
- Monitoring of bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial accounts for suspicious transactions and unauthorized activity.
- Monitoring and protection services for minors, ensuring that children’s identities are not stolen and misused.
- 24/7 access to identity theft specialists for immediate assistance in the event of suspected identity theft or fraud.
- Provision of cybersecurity tools such as antivirus software, password managers, and secure VPN services to enhance online safety and protect against cyber threats.
Benefits
Proactive Protection
- Continuous monitoring helps detect identity theft early, allowing for quick intervention and minimizing potential damage.
- Access to licensed private investigators who handle the entire restoration process, providing expert assistance and reducing the burden on the victim.
- Protection extends across multiple areas of personal information, including financial, medical, social media, and public records, ensuring broad coverage against identity theft.
- Knowing that personal information is being monitored and protected provides peace of mind, allowing members to focus on their daily lives without constant worry about identity theft.
- By detecting and addressing identity theft promptly, members can avoid significant financial losses and damage to their credit scores.
- The inclusion of child identity protection ensures that the entire family is safeguarded against identity theft and its consequences.
Example Scenarios
- Unauthorized Credit Card Use: A member receives an alert about a new credit card opened in their name. IDShield investigates, confirms the fraudulent activity, and works to close the account and remove the inquiry from the member’s credit report.
- Stolen Social Security Number: A member’s social security number is found on the dark web. IDShield’s team takes immediate action to monitor for any misuse, alert relevant agencies, and protect the member’s identity.
- Compromised Social Media Account: A member’s social media account is hacked and used to post inappropriate content. IDShield™ helps secure the account, remove unauthorized posts, and prevent further breaches.
- Lost Wallet: A member loses their wallet containing multiple credit cards and their driver’s license. IDShield™ assists in canceling and replacing the lost cards and ID, ensuring the member’s financial security.
- Child Identity Fraud: During a routine check, a member discovers that their child's identity has been used to apply for a loan. IDShield™ intervenes, clears the fraudulent activity, and secures the child’s identity.
Process
Enrollment- The member enrolls in IDShield™, providing the necessary personal information for monitoring and protection services.
- IDShield™ sets up comprehensive monitoring services, including credit reports, social security number tracking, dark web surveillance, and more.
- Members receive real-time alerts for any suspicious activity detected across their monitored information, allowing for prompt action.
- If suspicious activity or identity theft is detected, IDShield’s licensed private investigators begin a thorough investigation to confirm and assess the breach.
- In the event of confirmed identity theft, IDShield™ handles the restoration process, which includes contacting creditors, law enforcement, and other relevant entities to resolve the issue and restore the member’s identity.
- Members have ongoing access to support and advice from identity theft specialists, ensuring they can address any future concerns or issues that arise.
Success Stories
- Swift Resolution: A member receives an alert about a fraudulent loan application. IDShield™ investigates, confirms the fraud, contacts the lender to cancel the loan, and removes the inquiry from the member’s credit report, all within a few days.
- Comprehensive Recovery: A member’s identity is stolen, resulting in multiple fraudulent accounts. IDShield’s investigators handle all communications with creditors, clear the fraudulent accounts, and help the member secure their personal information against future theft.
- Child Safety: A parent discovers through IDShield™ monitoring that their child’s social security number was used to open a utility account. IDShield resolves the issue, removes the fraudulent account, and provides ongoing monitoring to protect the child’s identity.
LegalShield’s identity theft protection services through IDShield™ provide robust and comprehensive protection against identity theft. With proactive monitoring, expert restoration services, and continuous support, members can safeguard their personal information and recover swiftly from any incidents of identity theft, ensuring peace of mind and financial security.
IDShield's Licensed Private Investigators
IDShield™ provides robust identity theft protection and restoration services, including access to a team of licensed private investigators. These investigators are available to help members navigate and resolve identity theft issues. They possess various certifications, such as Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Certification, Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS), Certified Credit Scoring Specialist (CCSS), and Certified Credit Report Reviewer (CCRR).
The primary role of these licensed private investigators includes:
Organizing and Investigating: They compile details of any identity theft incidents and search for additional instances of identity theft. This includes reviewing credit history and identifying fraudulent activities such as unauthorized public records, credit accounts, addresses, and employment records.
Rights and Responsibilities: They explain members' rights and the processes involved in addressing identity theft, including filing fraud alerts and disputes with credit reporting agencies and creditors.
Restoration Services: Once a member grants a Limited Power of Attorney, investigators can take actions on their behalf, such as issuing fraud alerts, notifying the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), and working directly with financial institutions to resolve disputes.
IDShield™ also offers comprehensive monitoring services that cover a wide range of personal information, including social security numbers, credit cards, bank accounts, and more. Members can receive alerts for suspicious activities and have access to a mobile app for convenient monitoring and direct contact with identity theft experts.
Overall, IDShield's partnership with Kroll, a global leader in risk management, ensures that members receive top-notch identity theft protection backed by experienced and dedicated investigators.
The primary role of these licensed private investigators includes:
Organizing and Investigating: They compile details of any identity theft incidents and search for additional instances of identity theft. This includes reviewing credit history and identifying fraudulent activities such as unauthorized public records, credit accounts, addresses, and employment records.
Rights and Responsibilities: They explain members' rights and the processes involved in addressing identity theft, including filing fraud alerts and disputes with credit reporting agencies and creditors.
Restoration Services: Once a member grants a Limited Power of Attorney, investigators can take actions on their behalf, such as issuing fraud alerts, notifying the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), and working directly with financial institutions to resolve disputes.
IDShield™ also offers comprehensive monitoring services that cover a wide range of personal information, including social security numbers, credit cards, bank accounts, and more. Members can receive alerts for suspicious activities and have access to a mobile app for convenient monitoring and direct contact with identity theft experts.
Overall, IDShield's partnership with Kroll, a global leader in risk management, ensures that members receive top-notch identity theft protection backed by experienced and dedicated investigators.
Commercial Drivers Plan
LegalShield's Commercial Drivers Legal Plan (CDLP) offers a comprehensive suite of legal services tailored for commercial drivers and their spouses, focusing on the specific legal challenges they might face on the road.
DOT and Non-Moving Violations: This includes defense for issues such as logbook violations, overweight, overheight, overwidth, no medical card, hazardous material, equipment violations, and more.
License Reinstatement: The plan provides 2.5 hours of legal assistance per incident for reinstating or maintaining your driver's license if it has been suspended, revoked, or denied due to job-related or medical reasons.
Tragic Accident Representation: If charged with serious offenses like manslaughter or vehicular homicide due to a traffic accident, the plan offers legal defense in the court of original jurisdiction.
Property Damage and Personal Injury Claims: Legal help is available for collecting claims up to $2,000 for property damage and personal injury resulting from vehicular incidents.
CSA Consultation: Members can consult with an attorney about points assessed under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program and handle challenges at a discounted rate.
The plan is designed to help commercial drivers maintain their livelihoods by providing crucial legal support for various on-the-job legal challenges, ensuring that their driving records remain clean and their licenses valid.
Key Benefits of the CDLP:
Moving Violations: Coverage includes legal representation for non-criminal moving violations in any commercial or personal motor vehicle, helping to keep points off your driving record.DOT and Non-Moving Violations: This includes defense for issues such as logbook violations, overweight, overheight, overwidth, no medical card, hazardous material, equipment violations, and more.
License Reinstatement: The plan provides 2.5 hours of legal assistance per incident for reinstating or maintaining your driver's license if it has been suspended, revoked, or denied due to job-related or medical reasons.
Tragic Accident Representation: If charged with serious offenses like manslaughter or vehicular homicide due to a traffic accident, the plan offers legal defense in the court of original jurisdiction.
Property Damage and Personal Injury Claims: Legal help is available for collecting claims up to $2,000 for property damage and personal injury resulting from vehicular incidents.
CSA Consultation: Members can consult with an attorney about points assessed under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program and handle challenges at a discounted rate.
Additional Perks:
- 24/7 Access: Members can access their benefits through the LegalShield mobile app, making it easy to contact their provider law firm and manage legal issues promptly.
- Discounted Legal Work: Any transportation-related legal work not covered by the plan can be availed at a 25% discount from the provider law firm's standard hourly rate.
The plan is designed to help commercial drivers maintain their livelihoods by providing crucial legal support for various on-the-job legal challenges, ensuring that their driving records remain clean and their licenses valid.
LS Wedding Dream Team
The LegalShield™ Wedding Dream Team is a feature that provides comprehensive support and resources for planning your wedding, helping to manage and mitigate the complexities associated with wedding contracts.
LegalShield™ offers guidance on various types of wedding contracts, including those for venues, dress rentals, DJs, and florists. Each contract is tailored to ensure all necessary details are covered to avoid confusion and legal issues down the line.
Additionally, LegalShield™ often hosts events and training sessions through its TAG Team (Together Achieving Greatness) network, which may include discussions on managing significant life events such as weddings.
These events are designed to provide members with essential information and support for both personal and professional growth.
LegalShield™ offers guidance on various types of wedding contracts, including those for venues, dress rentals, DJs, and florists. Each contract is tailored to ensure all necessary details are covered to avoid confusion and legal issues down the line.
Additionally, LegalShield™ often hosts events and training sessions through its TAG Team (Together Achieving Greatness) network, which may include discussions on managing significant life events such as weddings.
These events are designed to provide members with essential information and support for both personal and professional growth.
FEATURES & BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
Cost Savings
These features and benefits make LegalShield™ an attractive option for those looking to safeguard their legal rights and manage legal costs effectively.
- Significant savings on legal fees compared to traditional hourly rates for legal services.
- Easy access to legal services without the need for an appointment or upfront costs.
- Knowing that you have legal support available for unexpected legal issues.
- Broad range of legal services covered under the plan, providing assistance for various personal and business legal needs.
- Access to a network of experienced attorneys with specialized knowledge in different areas of law.
- 24/7 availability for legal emergencies and advice, making it convenient to get help when you need it.
- Helps prevent legal problems before they arise by providing ongoing legal advice and review of important documents.
- Tailored plans for individuals, families, and businesses to meet specific legal needs.
- Comprehensive identity theft protection and restoration services ensure your personal information is secure.
- With professional legal guidance, you are more likely to achieve favorable outcomes in legal matters.
These features and benefits make LegalShield™ an attractive option for those looking to safeguard their legal rights and manage legal costs effectively.
