When was the last time you had to find a lawyer? Was finding a lawyer for your specific legal need an overwhelming, daunting process?
Imagine you recently remodeled your home after years of working hard to afford it. Then one day, you faced unexpected damage, only a few months after the new home construction was completed. You reach out to the construction company, and they pass the buck, saying they have nothing to do with it and can’t cover any reconstruction costs.
By now, you’re feeling stressed, concerned about the costs you may have to cover, and doubtful about taking legal action. In this state of mind, how successful would you be in finding a lawyer to help you?
Hiring a lawyer the traditional way is time-consuming and costly. Thankfully, you don’t have to do it the old way anymore, keep reading to find out about a better and more affordable option for hiring a lawyer.
Consider getting legal assistance
If you recently experienced or are going through one of the following events, then you should consider getting legal assistance:
- “I’m dealing with a debt collection matter.”
- “I’m about to sign a lease.”
- “I’m dealing with elder care issues.”
- “I’m going through a divorce.”
- “I’m renovating a home.”
- “I had a traffic violation.”
- “I don’t have a Will, Power of Attorney and Physician’s Directive.”
- “I’m buying a home.”
- “I’m dealing with a problematic landlord.”
- “I was wrongfully terminated by my employer.”
- “My Will, Power of Attorney and Physician’s Directive are over five years old.”
Any of these situations can turn into something more complex, stressful, or costly if not handled properly. Trust us, legal matters can become complicated, and you don’t want to find yourself navigating the complex legal system alone.
Finding a lawyer to help you with your legal matters helps you protect your rights throughout the process. And most importantly, knowing you have someone on your side advocating for you along the way. So yes, hiring a lawyer is not just about the legal paperwork—it’s about protecting your rights and securing peace of mind.
LegalShield conducted a study in early 2024 that revealed that 79% of employees surveyed reported facing at least one legal issue over the past year. We found that the legal challenges they experienced had a direct impact on their emotional well-being and work productivity. This shows how common legal problems are, and how hiring a lawyer can offer peace of mind and prevent small issues from becoming bigger problems.
What about traditional ways of finding a lawyer?
Traditional ways of finding a lawyer like word of mouth or long legal directories are time-consuming because they usually require consulting with different law firms to find a good fit—making traditional approaches inefficient!
Consider other limitations like location, state laws, and high consultation fees. Then, you find a lawyer with the right experience to help you with your case and is the right fit, only to find out money it would cost you to hire them. Not to mention other questions that may arise: Do they have availability? Will they be able to handle other legal issues in the future? What are the long-term costs of hiring them?
Traditional ways of finding a lawyer may leave you feeling overwhelmed and struggling with the question: Can I afford legal support?
Why the same lawyer may not always be enough for your changing legal needs?
Imagine last year you hired a lawyer for one area of law, for example, consumer rights. But this year you are going through a wrongful termination, so you need a lawyer for employment law. This may entail looking for a different lawyer and going through the overwhelming process of finding a lawyer—all over again.
Legal needs are rarely one-off situations! We all experience many different legal situations in our daily lives. We receive moving traffic violations, have tenant-landlord issues, go through divorces and custody of minors, have a wrongful termination, have several consumer disputes, etc.
In essence, legal needs evolve over time and a lawyer you hire today may not be the one you need tomorrow.
Access to legal assistance for ongoing legal support
Then, how should you address your legal needs?
Consider innovative options like membership-based legal services. These options involve paying a monthly membership fee to obtain access to a network of lawyers. These innovative approaches offer ongoing legal support and help you have access to legal assistance, no matter how your legal needs change.
There are multiple benefits to these types of legal services, but let’s start with the most exciting one, the financial benefit. A membership-based legal service offers an affordable choice to access legal services. This helps you avoid the expense of hiring many different lawyers every time you have a new legal need.
The financial savings of a membership-based legal service can be significant when you compare it with individual legal consultations.
Check out LegalShield’s cost-saving calculator to estimate how much you could save. This tool shows you the out-of-pocket cost of common legal matters. Compare them to the annual cost of a membership to estimate your potential savings.
Another benefit of these services is that they allow you to be proactive with your legal needs as opposed to reactive. This means that you can shift your focus from hiring a lawyer for one-time issues to seeing legal support as an ongoing need. For example, you can regularly consult a lawyer for all types of contract reviews to prevent bigger problems down the road.
The study we mentioned earlier also found that only 18% of people who experienced a legal issue sought legal help. Among those who sought legal help, 58% said that having legal guidance notably reduced their stress levels. Another benefit, having legal support to deal with these challenges can effectively reduce stress.
With this kind of support, you won’t have to worry about starting from scratch every time a new issue comes up. Enjoy your peace of mind knowing you have ongoing legal support whenever you need it!
Explore ongoing legal support with LegalShield
LegalShield offers membership-based legal services, an affordable choice to access legal support. For a monthly subscription fee, as a LegalShield Member, you receive legal advice and consultation on an unlimited number of personal legal matters. With a dedicated provider law firm on your side to offer legal guidance when it’s most needed, you can make informed decisions quickly and easily.
There are other ways we can help since expected and unexpected legal matters arise every day! From assistance with a speeding ticket, to real estate matters, to family legal matters such as adoption and name changes, to estate planning needs such as Will preparation and beyond. We also offer 24/7 emergency access for covered legal situations.
LegalShield helps you be legal-ready for the things that come your way.
Don’t just take our word for it—listen to what our members have to say! Get started today!
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. (“PPLSI”) provides access to legal services offered by a network of provider law firms to PPLSI members through membership-based participation. Neither PPLSI nor its officers, employees or sales associates directly or indirectly provide legal services, representation, or advice. The information made available in this blog is meant to provide general information and is not intended to provide legal advice, render an opinion, or provide a recommendation as to a specific matter. The blog post is not a substitute for competent legal counsel from a licensed professional lawyer in the state or province where your legal issues exist, and you should seek legal counsel for your specific legal matter. Information contained in the blog may be provided by authors who could be a third-party paid contributor. All information by authors is accepted in good faith, however, PPLSI makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of such information.\
