Affordable Business Legal Help

Contracts. Customers. Employees. Compliance. Running a business means daily legal decisions - make them with confidence with ongoing legal advice from trusted, experienced lawyers without hourly billing surprises*.

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How we help

Successful businesses handle legal issues early. Now, you can get access to a provider law firm so you don't have to wait for emergencies. Get the legal advice you need for an unlimited number of business legal issues.

cash flow

Debt collection

Assistance with debt collection letters to help recover more of what you’re owed.

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Contracts & Agreements

Advice on drafting new contracts or enforcing existing ones.

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Business Licenses

Guidance on the licenses and permits your business needs to operate.

Employment

Get advice on adding employees and contractors, termination issues, and more.

Civil litigation

Legal help (pre-trial and trial hours) with business civil lawsuits.

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How LegalShield works

Pick your plan to get started: Choose your subscription then schedule your business legal consultation.

We connect you with a law firm: Talk to a lawyer to make a plan on how to best resolve your issue.

Get business legal advice: A lawyer advises on your legal issue so you can focus on your business.

Find your perfect plan

Save 10%
with an annual subscription
SMB Basic
Essential legal support for your business.

$59.95/mo.

Benefits
Lawyer phone consultations (unlimited issues)
Document checks (25 pages each)
Lawyer letters and calls on your business’s behalf (6 per year)
Debt collection letters
Legal research on your business’s behalf
IRS audit help (up to 15 hours)
Trial defense hours (pre-trial and trial hours)
Business health check*
E-Signatures and online notarization*
Discount on additional services – 15%
SMB Preferred
Additional legal services for your growing small business.

$99.95/mo.

Benefits
Includes all Basic features
Business owner bundled coverage 
Document checks (35 pages each)
Multi-state coverage with same EIN
Lawyer letters and calls on your business's behalf (12 per year)
IRS audit help (up to 45 hours)
Discount on additional services – 20%
SMB Premium
Robust legal coverage for your established or higher-risk business.

$169.95/mo.

Benefits
Includes all Preferred features
Document checks (up to 50 pages)
Unlimited lawyer letters and calls on your business's behalf
IRS audit help (up to 90 hours)
Unlimited debt collection letters
Business owner bundled coverage for 2 named owners
Discount on additional services – 25%

*See table below for full details.

SMB Basic
$59.95
Per month
SMB Preferred
BEST VALUE
$99.95
Per month
SMB Premium
$169.95
Per month
Family
Business Owners Covered
1
1
2
Authorized Users
2
5
10
Lawyer Phone Consultations (unlimited issues)
Document Checks
6 per year (25 pages each)
12 per year (35 pages each)
100 per year (50 pages each)
Lawyer Letters & Phone Calls
6 per year
12 per year
Unlimited
Debt Collection Letters
6 per year
12 per year
Unlimited
Legal Research
Up to 1 hour per year
Up to 1 hour per year
Up to 1 hour per year
IRS Audit Assistance
Up to 15 hours
Up to 45 hours
Up to 90 hours
Trial Defense Hours
1st Year: 2 pre-trial hours, 10 trial hours

2nd Year: 4 pre-trial hours, 20 trial hours

3rd Year: 6 pre-trial hours, 30 trial hours

4th Year: 8 pre-trial hours, 40 trial hours

5th Year and beyond: 10 pre-trial hours, 50 trial hours
1st Year: 3 pre-trial hours, 15 trial hours

2nd Year: 6 pre-trial hours, 30 trial hours

3rd Year: 9 pre-trial hours, 45 trial hours

4th Year: 12 pre-trial hours, 60 trial hours

5th Year and beyond: 15 pre-trial hours, 75 trial hours
1st Year: 4 pre-trial hours, 20 trial hours

2nd Year: 8 pre-trial hours, 40 trial hours

3rd Year: 12 pre-trial hours, 60 trial hours

4th Year: 16 pre-trial hours, 75 trial hours

5th Year and beyond: 20 pre-trial hours, 90 trial hours
Business Health Check
1 per year (after 6 months)
1 per year
2 per year
E-Signatures
1 per year
Unlimited
Unlimited
Online Notarizations
1 per year
10 per year
Unlimited
Multi-State Coverage (same EIN)
x mark indicating not included
Discount on Additional Legal Services
15%
20%
25%
MEMBERPerks

See a plan contract for specific state of residence for complete terms, coverage, amounts, limitations, and conditions. “Per year” refers to the date the membership starts.

Save 10%
with an annual subscription
SMB Basic
Essential legal support for your business.

$647.46/year

Benefits
Lawyer phone consultations (unlimited issues)
Document checks (25 pages each)
Lawyer letters and calls on your business’s behalf (6 per year)
Debt collection letters
Legal research on your business’s behalf
IRS audit help (up to 15 hours)
Trial defense hours (pre-trial and trial hours)
Business health check*
E-Signatures and online notarization*
Discount on additional services – 15%
SMB Preferred
Additional legal services for your growing small business.

$1,079.46/year

Benefits
Includes all Basic features
Business owner bundled coverage 
Document checks (35 pages each)
Multi-state coverage with same EIN
Lawyer letters and calls on your business's behalf (12 per year)
IRS audit help (up to 45 hours)
Discount on additional services – 20%
SMB Premium
Robust legal coverage for your established or higher-risk business.

$1,835.46/year

Benefits
Includes all Preferred features
Document checks (up to 50 pages)
Unlimited lawyer letters and calls on your business's behalf
IRS audit help (up to 90 hours)
Unlimited debt collection letters
Business owner bundled coverage for 2 named owners
Discount on additional services – 25%

*See table below for full details.

SMB Basic
$647.46
Per year
SMB Preferred
BEST VALUE
$1,079.46
Per year
SMB Premium
$1,835.46
Per year
Family
Business Owners Covered
1
1
2
Authorized Users
2
5
10
Lawyer Phone Consultations (unlimited issues)
Document Checks
6 per year (25 pages each)
12 per year (35 pages each)
100 per year (50 pages each)
Lawyer Letters & Phone Calls
6 per year
12 per year
Unlimited
Debt Collection Letters
6 per year
12 per year
Unlimited
Legal Research
Up to 1 hour per year
Up to 1 hour per year
Up to 1 hour per year
IRS Audit Assistance
Up to 15 hours
Up to 45 hours
Up to 90 hours
Trial Defense Hours
1st Year: 2 pre-trial hours, 10 trial hours

2nd Year: 4 pre-trial hours, 20 trial hours

3rd Year: 6 pre-trial hours, 30 trial hours

4th Year: 8 pre-trial hours, 40 trial hours

5th Year and beyond: 10 pre-trial hours, 50 trial hours
1st Year: 3 pre-trial hours, 15 trial hours

2nd Year: 6 pre-trial hours, 30 trial hours

3rd Year: 9 pre-trial hours, 45 trial hours

4th Year: 12 pre-trial hours, 60 trial hours

5th Year and beyond: 15 pre-trial hours, 75 trial hours
1st Year: 4 pre-trial hours, 20 trial hours

2nd Year: 8 pre-trial hours, 40 trial hours

3rd Year: 12 pre-trial hours, 60 trial hours

4th Year: 16 pre-trial hours, 75 trial hours

5th Year and beyond: 20 pre-trial hours, 90 trial hours
Business Health Check
1 per year (after 6 months)
1 per year
2 per year
E-Signatures
1 per year
Unlimited
Unlimited
Online Notarizations
1 per year
10 per year
Unlimited
Multi-State Coverage (same EIN)
x mark indicating not included
Discount on Additional Legal Services
15%
20%
25%
MEMBERPerks

See a plan contract for specific state of residence for complete terms, coverage, amounts, limitations, and conditions. “Per year” refers to the date the membership starts.

Select the right plan for your business

We offer three plans, so you pay only for the benefits you need.

Essentials
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Benefits
10 letters or phone calls per year / Up to 3 per month
10 document reviews per year / Up to 15 pages / Up to 3 per month
5 collection letters per month
Plus
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Benefits
20 letters or phone calls per year / Up to 5 per month
20 document reviews per year / Up to 20 pages / Up to 5 per month
10 collection letters per month
Pro

$169

/mo.

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Benefits
40 letters or phone calls per year / Up to 10 per month
40 document reviews per year / Up to 25 pages / Up to 10 per month
15 collection letters per month
Save 10%
with an annual subscription

Legal protection for your business is vital

So is having options. We offer three levels of legal protection. That way, you only pay for what you need.

Essentials
$49
Per month
Plus
BEST VALUE
$99
Per month
Pro
$169
Per month
Family
Consultation & research
Designated consultations
MEMBERPerks
25% preferred member discount
Designated users
2
3
5
Letters or phone calls
10 per year / up to 3 per month
20 per year / up to 5 per month
40 per year / up to 10 per month
Document review
10 per year / up to 15 pages / up to 3 per month
20 per year / up to 20 pages / up to 5 per month
40 per year / up to 25 pages / up to 10 per month
Collection letters
5 per month
10 per month
15 per month
Flat fee services
x mark indicating not included
Trademark or Copyright (1 per year): $500 / Employee Handbook: $750 / Custom Contract Drafting (up to 25 pages): $250
Trademark or Copyright (1 per year): $250 / Employee Handbook: $500 / Custom Contract Drafting (up to 25 pages): $250
IRS audit legal services
x mark indicating not included
25 hours help / 2.5 hours representation or negotiation / 21.5 hours trial time
50 hours help / 5 hours representation or negotiation / 44 hours trial time
Interstate service
x mark indicating not included
Half of all letters and phone calls, advice and consultation, document review, designated consultations, and collection letters
All letters and phone calls, advice and consultation, document review, designated consultations, and collection letters

*See table and contract for full details.

**Limited to tenured members only (at least 90-days) or those who pay in advance for 12-month subscriptions

Save 10%
with an annual subscription
Basic
SAVE 10%
Perfect for single people

Starting at $26.95/mo

billed annually at $323.46
Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues.
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Legal services
Document review, document creation, and legal letters for the following:
Prepare your Will
Create your Power of Attorney
Representation on traffic tickets
Defense for civil trials*
Advice on consumer disputes (e.g., debt, billing & warranty issues)
Additional services
Covers you and your spouse
MEMBERPerks
24/7 emergency access
15% discount on additional services
Document review up to 15 pages
Online Notarization (1 per year)
e-Signature (unlimited)
Advanced
BEST VALUE
SAVE 10%
Ideal for families

Starting at $35.95/mo.

billed annually at $431.46
Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues and get enhanced legal support for your family.
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Legal services
Includes all Basic features
Annual updates to your Will
Navigate an uncontested divorce
Protect marital assets with a prenuptial agreement or uncontested separation/annulment
Uncontested adoption
Review and negotiate rental leases as a tenant
Reinstate your driver’s license
Review mortgage documents
Collect vehicle property damages
Additional services
Covers you, your spouse and eligible child dependents
20% discount on additional services
Document review up to 25 pages
Additional traffic ticket coverage
Online Notarization (5 per year)
e-Signature (unlimited)
Premium
SAVE 10%
Comprehensive protection for the entire family

Starting at $53.95/mo.

billed annually at $647.46
Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues with our most robust suite of legal services at your disposal.
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Legal services
Includes all Advanced features
Establish a trust
Assistance with a simplified probate
Defense on death-related traffic charges
Representation during an IRS tax audit
Additional services
25% discount on additional services
Document review up to 35 pages
Even more traffic ticket assistance
Additional assistance for driver’s license reinstatement
Expanded vehicle property damage collection
Online Notarization (unlimited)
e-Signature (unlimited)

Compare plans

Find a legal plan that works for you.

Basic
$323.46
Per year
Advanced
BEST VALUE
$431.46
Per year
Premium
$647.46
Per year
Documents
Document review
Up to 15 pages
Up to 25 pages
Up to 35 pages
Legal Letters or Phone Calls
Will preparation
Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
Online Notarization
1 per year
5 per year
Unlimited
E-signature
IRS Audit Assistance
x mark indicating not included
x mark indicating not included
Family
Uncontested Adoption
x mark indicating not included
Uncontested Name Change
Living Will/Physician’s Directive
Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
Basic Revocable Trust Preparation
x mark indicating not included
x mark indicating not included
Marriage
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Preparation
x mark indicating not included
Uncontested Divorce
x mark indicating not included
Uncontested Separation/Annulment
x mark indicating not included
Home
Residential Loan Document Assistance
x mark indicating not included
Tenant Lease Assistance
x mark indicating not included
Property Damage Collection
x mark indicating not included
Traffic
Driver’s License Assistance
x mark indicating not included
Traffic Ticket Assistance
1 ticket per year for each covered member
2 ticket per year for each covered member
3 ticket per year for each covered member
Criminal Defense for Death-Related Traffic Accidents
x mark indicating not included
x mark indicating not included
Legal
Advice and Consultation
Legal Research
Durable Power of Attorney
Simplified Probate
x mark indicating not included
x mark indicating not included
Civil Trial Defense
1 hour of pre-trial help / 30 hours of trial time during the first membership year.

Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 150 hours of trial time after 5 years.
1 hour of pre-trial help / 60 hours of trial time during the first membership year.

Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 5 years.
1 hour of pre-trial help / 100 hours of trial time during the first membership year.

Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 3 years.
Discounted Legal Services
15% discount
20% discount
25% discount
24/7 Emergency Access
MEMBERPerks

*Limited to tenured members only (at least 90-days) or those who pay in advance for 6-moth or 12-month subscriptions

Customize your plan for an additional fee

There’s no such thing as “one size fits all,” especially when it comes to legal services for small businesses. When you purchase a Business Legal Plan, you have the option to customize it anytime with our Business Plus supplement.

Business Plus

Add this supplement to your LegalShield Small Business Plan and get extra support for your business.

FAQs

What is a pre-paid legal plan and how does it work?

Instead of paying a lawyer by the hour, you pay a small fee and have access to an independent lawyer that will provide a huge variety of legal services without a huge legal bill. Services like consultation with a lawyer, document review, drafting of debt collection letters and defense at civil trials are included as standard benefits. Using the plan just once can save you literally thousands of dollars.

Using the plan is as simple as signing up and contacting our team. Once you’re a member, customer support will connect you with an independent lawyer in your area who specializes in the specific legal issue with which you need help. Also, you can download our super-simple app to quickly access your legal benefits and member perks anytime.

Will the plan really cover my specific legal issue?

Our Small Business Plans are built to help with most day-to-day legal matters a business may face. Each plan includes a defined set of covered services — such as consultations, document review, and collection letters — at no additional cost.

Some types of issues, such as matters that occur outside your business’s state of operation, are only covered on certain plan tiers. If your situation falls into an area that isn’t fully covered by your plan — whether it’s out-of-state support or a more specialized legal topic — your provider law firm can still assist you through our Preferred Member Discount, which gives you a discount off their standard hourly rates.

Who are the lawyers I'll work with?

While LegalShield does not employ the lawyers that provide the services to members, LegalShield has a network of dedicated independent law firms across the United States and Canada made up of seasoned lawyers with an average of 22 years experience. The law firms in our network provide legal protection to over 4.1 million LegalShield members any time they need it, even in covered emergency situations, 24/7, 365 days a year. You can view the names and background information about the provider law firms and many lawyer profiles in our Law Firm Finder.

Who is covered under the Business Plans?

It’s important to note that all of our business plans cover your business, not you personally. Each business plan allows you to designate a certain number of authorized spokespeople to work with our lawyers on behalf of your organization. Designated spokespeople must be employees, owners, partners or officers of your company. If you need personal legal help, check out our personal plan.

There is more information about this specific question near the top of the Coverage & Pricing Page.

Do you have lawyers in my area?

The dedicated independent law firms in our provider network cover the United States and Canada 24/7, 365. There are 900+ lawyers in the network.

Are there any requirements for my business to be eligible?

Yes. To enroll in a Small Business Plan, your business must be a for-profit, non-tribal business, legally formed and operating with a valid EIN.