Back in April, we looked at all the ways a lawyer can support you personally and professionally. And there really are many: Legal professionals can help you close the deal on your dream home, draft a commercial lease, make sure your estate is set up right and put documents in place so you and your business partner(s) are safeguarded with a shareholder’s agreement. And should you have trouble recovering fees owed to you, a well-worded “lawyer’s letter” can often move things along. And yet, many people are hesitant to reach out to a lawyer, even when they know one can help.
Why not get in touch?
The reasons why you may hesitate to call a lawyer are many. You’re not sure who to call. You wonder if the timer starts the moment they pick up the phone. You know lawyers can be costly, so what do they bill per hour? What other charges are there since you don’t want a “surprise” bill at the end of the month? And just as important, what happens if you need ongoing legal advice—for one issue or many? These are legitimate and commonly asked questions people have about lawyers. And for the past 45+ years, LegalShield has provided the answers. Let’s look at how.
First of all, what is LegalShield?
LegalShield makes legal representation accessible and affordable via its personal and business legal services membership plans. Joining LegalShield means you will have ongoing access to licensed lawyers, ready to support you at any time. LegalShield’s team of lawyers can expertly handle many different kinds of law, especially in areas where our members need the most support. This includes everything from drafting a Will, family law/divorce and traffic tickets for individuals and civil litigation, debt collection and employment matters for businesses, to name a few. By joining us, you don’t have to worry about how to find the right lawyer or what their hourly fees are. It’s all included in your monthly membership—and you can cancel at any time.
Ok, this sounds great! How does it work?
Everything about being a LegalShield member is easy. First, head here to see what plans suit you best: legalshield.ca. You will see a long list of what types of law and situations are covered by our plans. Do you need advice for personal matters like divorce or a Will? Or perhaps you have questions about your business? And if so, you can choose the option that fits exactly what you need: the Essentials, the Plus or the Pro membership, each with its own benefits.
Once you’ve established the kind of support you’d like, you sign up with us for an affordable monthly fee such as $29.95 per month for a basic personal plan or $49.00 per month for the small business essentials plan, with more in-depth coverage to choose from, if you need it.
I’m on board! How quickly can I start?
Once you’re a member, you can access a lawyer right away. Download the LegalShield app and you can then reach out 24/7. You will be in contact with a lawyer from your province. Our legal team is here to help you and your family whenever you need them. You can receive advice on an unlimited number of issues. You can upload tickets and other legal documents via the app. If you are in certain emergency situations, like you’ve been seriously injured in an accident or you’ve been arrested or served a warrant—we will be there to help, too. You are now protected by LegalShield!
The take-away
Access to justice means access for everyone and becoming a LegalShield member gives you a direct link to licensed lawyers in your province who will help you personally and professionally for a monthly affordable cost. Join the more than 4,400,000 people already protected by LegalShield and sign up today!
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