LegalShield Honors Elite Provider Law Firms at 2025 International Convention in Baltimore

ADA, Okla. (May 7, 2025) – Seven LegalShield provider law firms received recognition for exceptional legal service delivery at LegalShield’s 2025 International Convention held April 24-27 in Baltimore, Md. The annual event, this year themed “Build Bigger, All Systems Go,” celebrated the vital connection between the company’s growing community of independent and group benefit associates and the provider lawyers who serve its membership base.

“What makes LegalShield truly unique in the marketplace is our provider law firm network,” said Warren Schlichting, LegalShield’s CEO. “Our provider lawyers are the backbone of our promise to help members navigate life’s legal challenges with confidence.”

The honorees were recognized for their outstanding commitment to member satisfaction, service excellence, and innovative legal solutions.

Award recipients include:

• Award of Excellence (Small Firm) – O’Koon Hintermeister, PLLC (Louisville, Ky., and Indianapolis, Ind.) for receiving the event’s highest honor in the small firm category, demonstrating exceptional legal service delivery and member satisfaction.
• Award of Excellence (Large Firm) – Shimanovsky & Moscardini, LLP (Chicago, Ill.) for earning the event’s highest honor among larger provider firms, recognizing their outstanding performance and commitment to LegalShield members.
• Outstanding Service Award – Lisle Rutledge, P.A. (Springdale, Ark.) for consistently delivering exceptional quality service and meeting or exceeding all service level standards established for provider law firms.
• Member’s Choice Award – Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, PC (Shelton, Conn.) as the firm directly chosen by LegalShield members through satisfaction surveys and feedback, highlighting their superior attention to member experience and service quality.
• Proven Performance Award – Prochaska, Howell & Prochaska LLC (Tulsa, Okla.) for consistently demonstrating excellence in legal service delivery with a long track record of meeting performance standards and supporting LegalShield’s member-focused mission.
• Leadership Award – Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. (Reno, Nev.) for exemplifying outstanding leadership in the provider law firm community, inspiring peer firms, and setting high standards for legal service and member engagement.
• Innovation in Service Award – Johnson, Trent & Taylor, LLP (Houston, Texas) for implementing forward-thinking practices that enhance member experience and demonstrate a commitment to evolving legal service delivery.

LegalShield’s International Convention is an annual gathering that brings together thousands of independent associates and provider lawyers from across North America to celebrate achievements, share best practices, and reinforce the company’s mission of providing affordable, accessible legal services to all.

About LegalShield

LegalShield is one of North America’s leading providers of legal services, offering individuals, families and businesses of all sizes access to professional legal counsel for a low monthly fee. In addition, the company’s IDShield brand provides identity protection services to individuals and families. LegalShield and IDShield have more than 4.8 million members across North America. LegalShield is headquartered in Ada, Oklahoma. For more information, visit LegalShield.com or IDShield.com.