Affordable, Accessible Legal Services for Everyone

LegalShield gives you the ability to talk to a lawyer on any personal legal matter without worrying about high hourly costs. That’s why, under the protection of LegalShield, you or your family can live your life or lives worry free. Even better, there are lawyers in your area, where you live or work. You also don’t have to worry about figuring out which lawyer to use—we’ll do that for you.

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Our story

In 1969, an Oklahoma insurance salesman named Harland Stonecipher was in a car accident. Even though he was not at fault, Harland had trouble paying the expensive legal fees from the accident. He did not want others to be caught in the same financial predicament. Three years later, Harland became the founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.

Harland pioneered the idea of a proprietary network of law firms that makes legal representation accessible and affordable. For 40 years, Harland led his company from a one-room operation to being listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1999. Today, this vision of affordable quality legal services is known as LegalShield. Although Harland passed away in November of 2014, LegalShield is stronger than ever, serving 4.5 million individuals and 140,000 business across North America.

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Our promise

As one of the first companies in North America to provide legal expense plans to consumers, we are currently protecting and empowering 4.5 million individuals and 140,000 businesses across North America. And with over 700 employees dedicated to serving you, our promise remains the same: to provide outstanding legal services by quality law firms at an affordable price.

Everyone deserves legal protection

At LegalShield, we’ve been offering legal plans to people and businesses for 49 years, creating a world where everyone can access legal protection—and everyone can afford it. Unexpected legal questions arise every day and with LegalShield on your side, you’ll have access to a quality law firm 24/7, for covered personal situations.

From real estate to speeding tickets to Will preparation, and beyond, we’re here to help you with any personal legal matter—no matter how traumatic or how trivial it may seem. Because our dedicated law firms are prepaid, their sole focus is on serving you, rather than billing you.

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