How much will an attorney charge?

To learn how much an attorney will charge for services, you can simply ask the average person on the street and you'll likely here guesses ranging from $1-500 an hour.

A lot of people simply have no idea how much an attorney can charge.

What if there was a way you could top legal counsel directly from a specialized attorney  for only $46 or less, would you want to know about it?

THINK ABOUT IT...wouldn't you want to help anyone you know who has a legal issue of any kind?

Now I know what many people are thinking...you already have an attorney or if you need an attorney, you'll just get one through someone you know...BUT the simple fact is, they may not even specialize in the area of law you need to know about...and with the law...knowledge and experience are everything.



Here's a printable flier with just some of the legal matters that an attorney can definitely help you with

Often times, we are intimidated by the thought of using an attorney for anything.

Most people simply do not know who to trust and they are worried that an attorney will cost too much.

Often times we don't consider all the times that we could have benefited from some good legal advice, like when we bought a home or car, we were in any kind of auto incident or received a traffic ticket, having credit problems or were treated unfairly.

One way to overcome the cost of the legal expenses that accrue from related matters.

 

Through our Life Events Legal Plan ^SM, Pre-Paid Legal gives members access to professional legal counsel not only for traditional legal problems, but for everyday events where legal review should be routine, but rarely is. For Pre-Paid Legal members, access to legal counsel is only a toll-free phone call away. 

	Micah Carter Independent Associate (714) 643-1677

Do you have access to justice? Pre-Paid Legal can help protect your legal rights. Be able to say, "I'm going to talk to my lawyer about that." — AND MEAN IT! Tell me more! Perhaps it will surprise you when you learn what is covered by the Pre-Paid Legal membership. Have you ever been afraid to call a lawyer because of the cost? Have you ever thought about writing or revising your will? Have you ever signed a contract or other document? Have you ever just wanted to know what your rights are in a given situation? See our Plan Information to learn about the benefits of becoming a Pre-Paid Legal member. Pre-Paid Legal Plans vary by state and province. Most family plans are $26 a month or less. To see the coverage available to you, please select your area from the menu below.

- "…In our opinion there is NO other service in this country, value for money, that compares to Pre-Paid Legal…" J. K. Willis, Pennsylvania	"…There is no way I will ever be without your service again. It is better than any insurance I could buy…" T. Romero, Washington
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Expanded Family Plan

$25/month + $10 enrollment fee

Coverage Summary:

• Preventive Legal Services
• Motor Vehicle Legal Expense Services
• Trial Defense Services
• IRS Audit Legal Services
• Other Legal Services

Who's included in the plan:

• You as the primary member
• Your spouse
• Never-married, dependent children up to age 21 who live at home
• Never-married, dependent children up to age 23 who are full-time college students
• Children up to age 18 for whom you are legal guardian, and
• Any dependent child, regardless of age, who is mentally or physically disabled and dependent upon you for support.

Coverage Details:

Preventive Legal Services

Phone Consultations on Unlimited Matters As a member, you can consult with your Provider Law Firm toll free by phone on any personal or business-related matter. Just call your Provider's toll-free number during regular business hours when you have a legal problem or question. Phone Calls and Letters... A phone call or letter from your Provider Lawyer can get you the results you want fast. Your Provider Lawyer will recommend a letter or phone call when that is the best step for you. One call or letter per personal subject related matter is free with your membership. Plus, you'll receive two business letters each year at no additional cost! Additional assistance for same subject at 25% discount. Contract and Document Review... You can have an unlimited number of personal legal documents, up to ten pages each, reviewed by your Provider Lawyer. Included each year is one business document review at no additional cost! Your Provider Lawyer will analyze the documents and suggest changes for your benefit before you sign. Wills for You and Your Family... A Will for you at no additional charge, not just a "simple" Will, but one that meets most Americans' needs - with free yearly reviews and updates. Wills for covered family members are just $20 each; changes and updates $20. Trust preparation is available at a 25% discount. * Additional Information & Exclusions

Motor Vehicle Legal Expense Services

Minor Legal Expenses Your Provider Lawyer will represent you or your covered family members against moving traffic violations at no additional cost to you. Now you can have help with traffic tickets and not have to worry about the cost of representation. Major Legal Expenses Your Provider Lawyer will defend you or your covered family members when you are charged with Manslaughter, Involuntary Manslaughter, Negligent Homicide, or Vehicular Homicide at no added cost to you. And add up to 2.5 hours for help with.. Damage recovery service Driver's license assistance Personal injury legal expenses * Additional Information & Exclusions

Trial Defense Services

Lawsuits cause tremendous emotional and financial stress. Your Pre-Paid Legal membership offers assistance when you need it most. Up to 75 hours of lawyer time... During your first membership year, you have up to 75 hours of your Provider Lawyer's time at no additional cost when you or your spouse is named defendant or respondent in a covered civil or criminal action filed in a court of law. The criminal action must be one which arises out of the direct performance of the covered person's employment activities. Your Provider Firm can advise you of the documents required to determine coverage under this benefit. Of these 75 hours, up to 17.5 hours may be used for all legal services rendered in defense of the covered suit prior to actual trial. Up to 57.5 of the remaining hours are available for actual trial time including covered criminal preliminary hearings. Your hours of service increase... When you renew your membership, your hours of lawyer time increase as follows: 2nd year renewal: Up to 140 hours of assistance at no additional charge including up to 23 hours of pre-trial time. 3rd year renewal: Up to 205 hours of assistance at no additional charge including up to 28.5 hours of pre-trial time. 4th year renewal: Up to 270 hours of assistance at no additional charge including up to 34 hours of pre-trial time. 5th year renewal: Up to 335 hours of assistance at no additional charge including up to 39.5 hours of pre-trial time. * Additional Information & Exclusions

IRS Audit Legal Services

Your Pre-Paid Legal membership will help you defray the costs of an IRS audit and give you the legal support you need. Up to 50 hours of lawyer time... You have up to 50 hours of your Provider Lawyer's time available at no additional cost when you or a covered family member receives written notice of an IRS audit or are requested to appear at IRS offices regarding your tax return. Your 50 hours are available as follows: Up to one hour for consultation, advice, and assistance when you receive written notice from the IRS of audit or appearance. If there is no settlement within 30 days, you have up to 2.5 hours for audit representation, negotiations, phone conversations, and settlement conferences prior to litigation. If there is no settlement without litigation, up to 46.5 of the remaining hours are available for actual trial appearance if the IRS sues you, or you pay the disputed tax and sue the IRS. * Additional Information & Exclusions

Other Legal Services

Your Provider Lawyer will render assistance at a 25% reduction to his or her standard hourly rate* for you or your spouse should you need legal services not covered by this plan. A retainer may be required for services being rendered under this benefit. Five days are required for preparation for court representation. *Hourly rates for Referral Lawyers and court appearances may vary. * Additional Information & Exclusions

Additional Information & Exclusions:

Due to regulatory requirements, benefits and rates vary in certain states and provinces. The information contained on this material is for illustrative purposes only and is not a contract. It is intended to provide a general overview of plan coverage; only a plan contract can give actual terms, coverage, amounts, conditions and exclusions.

Phone Consultation: Nevada residents limited to 50 hours of telephone consultation per year.

Letters and Phone Calls: A letter or phone call per subject matter is available if advisable in your Provider Law Firm's sole discretion.

Contract and Document Review: Nevada residents limited to 5 personal legal documents reviewed per year.

Will Preparation: Trust preparation is available at a 25% discount. A standard Will with yearly updates provided for the primary member at no additional cost. Covered family members can also have their Will prepared for $20 each, with yearly updates for only $20.

Motor Vehicle Legal Services: These services are available 15 days after enrollment. Representation under this benefit is provided when the member has a valid driver's license and is driving a properly licensed motor vehicle. Any fines and court costs are the member's expense. Pre-existing conditions, charges of DUI/DWI related matters, drug-related matters, hit-and-run related charges, leaving the scene of an accident, and unmeritorious cases are excluded. Commercial vehicles with more than two axles are not covered. These services are limited to two and one-half (2-1/2) hours of lawyer time per claim and do not include the filing of a lawsuit and exclude personal injury and property claims that exceed $2,000. However, you may receive a 25% discount and consult with your Provider Law Firm under the toll-free consultation benefit for any exclusions under this benefit.

Trial Defense Services: This coverage applies only to the named member and spouse. Divorce, separation, annulment, child custody or other divorce-related matters, bankruptcy, charges of DUI/DWI, drug-related matters (whether prescribed or not), hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident and civil or criminal charges occurring as a result of operating a commercial vehicles with more than two axles are not covered under this benefit, but are covered by the preferred member discount. Additional exclusions under this benefit: Being named in a civil lawsuit or having criminal charges filed against you because you are listed as an owner, management or associate of the business and you had no direct involvement with the act or matter that gave rise to the lawsuit or criminal charge. Those charges are covered with your preferred member discount. If the lawsuit was filed because of something that occurred prior to your membership or because of conditions that were reasonably anticipated or foreseeable prior to your enrollment, then the lawsuit is excluded from your Trial Defense benefit.This exclusion applies even if the lawsuit is filed after you become a member. These lawsuits are covered with your preferred member discount. Class actions, interventions or amicus curiae filings in which the covered member is a party (or potential party) are excluded. Also, this coverage does not include garnishment, attachment or any other appeal. Your Provider Law Firm has the right to determine whether or not your claim or defense to a matter will prevail in court or is frivolous or without merit. This includes deciding whether or not to appeal any judgment or decision. Your Provider Law Firm also has the right to present your claim or defense according to their independent professional judgment. Pre-Paid Legal will not influence or attempt to modify how your Provider Law Firm provides their professional services.

IRS Audit Legal Services: Does not cover business tax returns, garnishment, attachment or any other appeal, class actions, interventions or amicus curiae filings, charges of tax fraud or income tax evasions, Trust returns, payroll and information returns, partnerships, corporation returns or portions thereof that are included in the member's tax returns, pre-existing conditions - where member has been notified by the IRS prior to enrollment, and services rendered by an enrolled agent. Coverage includes the return due on April 15th of the first membership year.

Preferred Member Discount: Depending on your legal needs, a retainer may be required by your Provider Law Firm prior to services being rendered under this discount. Your Provider Law Firm is responsible for determining the amount of the retainer and any other anticipated costs. Other costs you may incur include fines, court costs, penalties, expert witness fees, bonds, bail bonds, and any out-of-pocket expenses. These costs are your responsibility and are not included as part of membership benefits. Your Provider Law Firm cannot provide any legal services until payment of the retainer and other costs have been made. If you need representation in court, you must notify your Provider Law Firm at least five business days in advance so they may prepare for your case.

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