Debt collection just got easier
Customers who don’t pay are risky for your business. LegalShield can help put more of what you’re owed in your pocket.
How a debt collection lawyer can help you
When customers don't pay, it affects your cash flow, your time, and your ability to run your business. LegalShield gives you access to an experienced lawyer who can advise you on your legal options, review your debt collection strategy, and send lawyer-drafted collection letters on your behalf — so you can recover more of what you're owed without the added stress.
Get legal advice about debt collection best practices
A LegalShield membership offers consultation with a provider lawyer on an unlimited number of business legal matters related to debt collection to help keep you informed of your legal rights.
If you’re having difficulty collecting debt but you want to continue to handle it yourself, you can contact your provider law firm to see if your improved strategy is legally compliant.
The consultation benefit enables you to get legal advice on an unlimited number of business legal matters beyond debt collection. However, this does not include business legal matters specifically covered under the designated consultation benefit.
Improve client contracts and debt collection letters
Another valuable benefit attached to a LegalShield membership is the ability to submit documents, (15 to 25 pages, depending on the type of plan), to your provider lawyer for review and feedback. Depending on the type of plan, a designated number of documents are included each month at no additional charge.
If you’re unsure about debt collection requirements as they relate to an agreement signed by the debtor or you have drafted a debt collection letter you’d like a lawyer to review, you can submit documents right in the LegalShield app. Your provider lawyer will provide feedback to make sure you’re following the law.
Debt collection done for you without commissions
All of our small business plans include lawyer-drafted debt collection letters created on their law firm letterhead and sent to the debtor on your behalf. Depending on the type of plan, a designated number of debt collection letters each month are included at no additional charge as part of your membership.
Not only does this save you time and stress, a debt collection letter from a lawyer’s office lets the debtor know you are serious about the matter, plus you get to keep 100% of any funds collected.
Like other plan benefits, your provider lawyer can provide a letter on your behalf or make calls on your behalf for legal matters beyond debt collection. If customers owe you money or you have other business legal needs, a LegalShield membership really is a no-brainer.
How it works
Use the app or your computer to fill out a short form and tell us what kind of help you need.
Speak with an experienced lawyer who knows your state laws, usually within a business day.
Get trusted legal advice, resolve your issue, and move forward with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Skip the hourly legal bills. Starting at $59/month, get access to an experienced provider law firm who can handle a wide range of legal needs—without the stress of unpredictable costs. From consultations and document checks to drafting debt collection letters and trial defense hours for defending your business in the event of a covered lawsuit or IRS audit, the LegalShield Small Business Plans have services available. Even using it once can save you thousands.
Getting help is easy. Sign up, and our team will connect you with a vetted law firm that can help with small business issues. Plus, our simple app puts your legal benefits and MEMEBERPerks right at your fingertips—anytime, anywhere.
LegalShield small business plans cover many day-to-day legal needs that small businesses encounter, including consultations, document reviews, and collection letters—at no extra cost.
Certain matters, such as issues outside your business state, are included only on specific plan tiers. If your situation isn’t fully covered—whether it’s out-of-state support or a specialized legal matter—your provider law firm can still help through our Member Discount, giving you savings off their standard hourly rates.
Members receive access to experienced lawyers from a provider law firm in their state. LegalShield connects members with these firms, but all the legal advice is provided directly by a licensed lawyer.
Prevention First
- Lawyers can help check contracts, research legal questions, and flag issues before they become expensive problems.
Professional Legal Assistance
- Lawyers can send letters, make calls, and represent the business in certain situations.
Yes, we have vetted licensed law firms available in every state.
Small businesses across a wide range of industries can benefit from our services. This includes consultants, contractors, retailers, service providers, startups, freelancers, and growing companies. Running a small business means making legal decisions all the time — contracts, compliance, customer issues, and more. LegalShield Small Business plans give businesses of all kinds affordable access to experienced lawyers who can answer questions, review documents, and step in when needed, so you don't have to handle legal issues alone or worry about unpredictable hourly legal fees.
Business owners can get help with a wide range of legal topics, including contract questions, business formation, compliance requirements, vendor and customer disputes, and employee-related issues.
The lawyers can review a wide variety of business documents, including vendor agreements, client contracts, leases, service agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements. They’ll examine the document before you sign and help identify potential risks, unclear terms, and important legal considerations.
Employees can communicate with the lawyer only if they are listed as designated spokespersons on the account.
If you need legal support beyond what’s included in your plan, you can continue working with your provider law firm at a discounted rate. Members receive the following discounts on additional services:
- Small Business Basic Plan: 15%
- Small Business Preferred Plan: 20%
- Small Business Premium Plan: 25%
All LegalShield Small Business plans include legal advice and consultation for landlords. If your rental property is located in a different state, you’ll need a Small Business Preferred Plan or Small Business Premium Plan to receive services beyond consultation.
A provider lawyer can also:
- Conduct legal research
- Send letters or make phone calls on your behalf of your business
- Review property-related documents
This ensures you have the legal support you need to manage your rental business with confidence.
All LegalShield Small Business plans include advice and consultation on partnerships.
A provider lawyer can also:
- Conduct legal research
- Review partnership-related agreements
Business owners can unlock extra benefits if they:
- Have both a LegalShield personal legal plan and a LegalShield Small Business plan
- Activate Business Owner coverage in their account
Once activated, the Business Owner can receive phone consultations, document reviews, IRS audit support, and trial defense hours for personal legal matters related to their business—things that are normally excluded. These services still follow the limits of the personal plan, but the usual business exclusion is waived.
Yes. After signing up, you’ll need to activate the business owner benefit in your account.