Do I have to pay a lawyer upfront?

Yes, solicitors can ask clients for money in advance for their costs and disbursements. However, your solicitor must put your money into a trust account until the money is spent in accordance with your directions. The solicitor should provide you with details of how this money is spent on your behalf.

What is legal service plan?

​​​​​​The Group Legal Services Insurance Plan (Plan) is a voluntary insurance plan that is available to eligible state employees. It is an important part of the state’s benefits package because it connects you with network attorneys and other legal resources to help you resolve life’s legal issues.

Can a lawyer just withdraw from your case?

Typically, a lawyer must get the judge’s permission before he or she can withdraw from a case. He or she cannot simply refuse to pass along information or act on the client’s behalf simply because the judge has not yet granted the motion. The court can refuse to honor the request to withdraw.

Is LegalShield any good?

If you want the security of knowing that you can quickly get a response from a lawyer if you ever need it, LegalShield is a good choice. For a reasonable monthly fee, you can access a lawyer at a leading law firm and get targeted help on specific problem areas for small businesses, such as debt collection.

Is prepaid legal now LegalShield?

Yes. Prepaid Legal changed its name to LegalShield on September 10, 2011. While our name changed, we’re the same organization and offer an even more robust suite of services than we did just a few years ago.

How do I find a lawyer for my case?

When you need to find a lawyer, our no‐cost system provides you with access to pre‐screened lawyers through a quick and painless process. Immediately after you present your case, email notifications are sent to lawyers that match the geographic location and legal practice area you specify.

What should I look for in a lawyer?

Some attorneys specialize in a certain field of law, such as business, civil, criminal, or juvenile law. You will need to determine which type of attorney is right for your legal situation. Once you find an attorney, ask about their experience, areas of expertise, and questions such as, “How would you handle my case?”

How does LegalMatch help you find a lawyer?

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Is it affordable to get a legal plan attorney?

Yes. One way we make attorney access so affordable is to limit each consultation to new legal matters. A new legal matter is a specific personal or business legal issue, or a specific legal document that you haven’t spoken to a plan attorney about before.

How to find the right lawyer for You?

Meet for initial consultations and decide who is the right fit. 1. Become a Member Sign up to become a LegalMatch member. Gain access to local clients in need of your legal services. 2. We Market Your Practice Save yourself time and money. Let us expand your opportunities and increase the local visibility for your legal practice.

Yes. One way we make attorney access so affordable is to limit each consultation to new legal matters. A new legal matter is a specific personal or business legal issue, or a specific legal document that you haven’t spoken to a plan attorney about before.

LegalMatch Helps You Find the Right Lawyer! Present Your Case to Local Lawyers in Minutes. Our legal service matches you with highly rated, licensed lawyers near you — for free. Over four million people and businesses have posted cases on LegalMatch.

When do I need a new legal plan?

A new legal matter is a specific personal or business legal issue, or a specific legal document that you haven’t spoken to a plan attorney about before. Our legal plans are set up to cover the most common things our customers need help with, as listed in the first FAQ above.