A LegalShield Small Business Plan gives owners affordable, on demand access to experienced attorneys who help prevent small problems from becoming expensive setbacks. From contract and policy reviews to letters, calls, and guidance on everyday business decisions, you get practical legal support that protects your time, money, and reputation. It’s proactive protection that keeps your business moving forward with confidence.

The plan also strengthens your team by giving you expert help with employee issues, compliance questions, and vendor or customer disputes. Instead of navigating legal challenges alone, you have a dedicated law firm ready to step in when you need clarity or quick action. It’s a simple way to safeguard your business, reduce stress, and focus on growth instead of legal uncertainty.﻿
Sole proprietorships, brick‑and‑mortar, and small businesses are a driving force behind America’s economy, fueling growth from the ground up. Together, they make up nearly all U.S. businesses, create millions of jobs, and generate trillions of dollars in economic activity each year. From independent professionals to local storefronts, these businesses keep communities thriving by supporting local employment, strengthening tax bases, and keeping money circulating close to home. Their agility, personal service, and deep community ties make small businesses not only essential to today’s economy—but vital to its long‑term strength and resilience.

Small businesses aren’t just part of the U.S. economy - they power it. They make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, employ nearly half of the private-sector workforce, and generate about 43.5% of America’s GDP, representing trillions in economic activity. When you choose a local shop, service provider, or independent owner, you’re supporting the companies that consistently fuel opportunity, strengthen supply chains, and keep communities growing - because small businesses are where jobs are created and economic momentum starts.

And the impact goes beyond the big numbers: small businesses keep money circulating locally, help neighborhoods thrive, and provide the personal service and trust that builds loyal customers for years. Brick-and-mortar businesses still capture the majority of retail spending - over 80% of U.S. retail sales dollars - which means local storefronts remain essential drivers of employment, commercial activity, and community vitality. Supporting small businesses is one of the most direct ways to invest in your community’s future - so whether you’re shopping locally, partnering with a small vendor, or hiring an independent professional, you’re helping strengthen the economy from the ground up.
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LegalShield provides affordable, ongoing access to a provider law firm, helping business owners address legal matters early, avoid expensive mistakes, and make confident decisions. With predictable costs and on-demand legal support, LegalShield gives small business owners peace of mind and the freedom to focus on growth, customers, and long term success instead of legal risk.
          •	  Affordable access to a provider law firm—no high hourly fees
          •	  Legal advice for contracts, employment, and everyday business issues
          •	  Attorney help with letters, collections, and compliance questions
          •	  Peace of mind with predictable monthly legal protection

A LegalShield Small Business Plan is important because it gives small business owners affordable, ongoing access to legal support, helping prevent costly legal issues, manage risk, and operate with confidence as the business grows.

LegalShield has three (3) individual plans. All three plans give your business unlimited access to a LegalShield provider law firm for common legal needs, without paying the high hourly attorney rates. These core benefits apply to all three (3) plans: Essentials, Plus, and Pro.
          • 	Legal advice, consultation, and research on covered business matters
          •	 Attorney written letters or phone calls made on your business’s behalf
          • Legal document review for business documents
          •	 Debt/collection letters from an attorney
          •	 Designated legal consultations (for areas such as tax, IP, or out of state issues, with some limits by plan)
          •	 25% discount off the provider attorney’s standard hourly rate for additional services not covered by the plan.

Small Business PRO Plan – Best for established or multi entity businesses
Cost: $169.00
The highest level of coverage, with the largest allowances and widest protection: 

Additional benefits over Plus:
          • 40 attorney letters or phone calls per year (up to 10 per month)
          •	 40 document reviews per year (up to 25 pages each)
          • 15 collection letters per month
          •	 Includes all IRS audit, interstate, and flat fee services
Why choose Pro:
          •	 Designed for larger or more complex businesses
          •	 Supports frequent contract review, customer disputes, and compliance needs
          • 	Minimizes unexpected legal expenses with predictable monthly coverage
          •	 Running a business comes with legal risks. A LegalShield Small Business Plan gives you affordable, ongoing access to real attorneys for legal advice, contract reviews, and professional correspondence - helping you prevent costly problems, manage disputes, and operate with confidence as your business grows.

ESSENTIALS Plan – Our Introductory and Best Plan for Startups & Solo businesses
Cost: $49.00 Monthly

Key benefits:
          • Up to 10 attorney letters or phone calls per year (max 3 per month)
          •	 Up to 10 document reviews per year (up to 15 pages each)
          •	 5 collection letters per month
          • 	In state legal consultations and research
Why choose Essentials:
          •	 Affordable entry level legal coverage
          •	 Ideal for new businesses, side businesses, or very small teams
          •	 Helps prevent legal issues before they escalate
 

PLUS Plan – Best for growing businesses
Cost: $99.00
Includes everything in ESSENTIALS, with higher limits and expanded services: 

Additional benefits to ESSENTIALS:
          •	 20 attorney letters or phone calls per year (up to 5 per month)
          •	 20 document reviews per year (up to 20 pages each)
          • 	10 collection letters per month
          • 	IRS audit legal assistance
          • Expanded interstate coverage (legal help in multiple states)
          •	 Flat fee pricing for certain legal services
Why choose Plus:
          •	 Better fit for businesses with employees, vendors, or multi state activity
          •	Helps manage compliance, contracts, and disputes more efficiently
          •	 Adds protection for IRS related matters

For small business owners, intellectual property - including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights - represents legally protected assets that are central to both business value and brand identity. These rights safeguard not only against traditional risks such as identity theft and infringement, but also against emerging threats posed by artificial intelligence, including unauthorized copying, training, or replication of proprietary materials. ﻿
Taking proactive steps to secure and enforce intellectual property rights helps reduce legal exposure, deter misuse, and preserve the competitive advantages a business has worked hard to build. In an increasingly digital and AI-driven environment, protecting these assets is not optional - it is a fundamental part of responsible business ownership.

At least one-half (50%) or more of your company’s value is in the intangible asset category, which you own and are your specific business intellectual property, and those rights need to be protected under law by a lawyer.

There are four (4) types of intangible assets:
          1.	 Patents – Right to exclude others from making your product.
          2.	 Trademarks – A symbol, logo, slogans, catchy words or phrases, domain names, monograms that represent a company. (Amazon, Apple, etc.
          3.	 Trade Secrets – Techniques used in manufacturing a product (Recipes, customer lists, consulting techniques, mobile phone apps, developed software, unique ideas that set you apart from the status quo.
          4.	 Copyright – Exclusive creative rights to print, publish, record - (brand protection, artists, designers, musicians, authors, writers, web designers, etc.)