LegalShield

 

LegalShield has dedicated law firms in 50 U.S. states and four provinces in Canada. The lawyers have been with their respective law firm for an average of 22 years and have a range of experience. This allows them to advise members through a variety of everyday legal matters from family, auto/home and financial. All legal matters are handled 100% in network and there are no claim forms to fill out or call center to navigate through.

You, your spouse/domestic partner and qualifying dependents are eligible. You must be enrolled in coverage for members of your family to be covered.

$7.36 per pay period covers you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents.

Good news! If you leave or retire from your current employer, you can continue your coverage without interruption (subject to applicable law and the plan’s terms and conditions). Although payroll deduction will no longer be available, you can opt for other payment methods such as direct bank account deduction, credit card billing or home billing. Higher rates may apply.

LegalShield will send you a member number and instructions on how to create your account along with contact information for your dedicated provider law firm when your plan becomes effective. You will need this member number to create your LegalShield account on access.legalshield.com. You will be asked to create a username and password.

 

Once you have created your account, you can download the LegalShield mobile app and use your created login credentials to sign in. With LegalShield’s mobile app you can schedule a consultation with your provider law firm to discuss your personal legal matter.

The features of the LegalShield mobile app include:

• Direct access to a dedicated law firm
• Easily begin will preparation
• Upload legal documents for review including speeding tickets
• Access to free legal forms
• 24/7 emergency legal access

Pre-existing legal matters are covered if they fall within the scope of covered services and if you have not represented yourself in the matter, the court involved is still within the original jurisdiction and an attorney-client relationship did not already exist prior to enrollment. Specific speculation may also apply, depending on the specifics of the legal matter.

You can only cancel your membership at your company’s next annual enrollment.

The participant receives toll-free telephone access to the provider law firm on a 24 hour per day basis by calling 1-877-825-3797 for the following covered emergencies:

• Anytime the participant is in the presence of a law enforcement officer that may detain him/her.
• Anytime the participant is in the presence of a law enforcement officer or agency representative who is attempting to take away the participant’s child(ren).
• If the participant is involved in an accident that results in bodily harm or physical injury.
• The participant is being served with a warrant.