Designed solely in the United States to underwrite and market legal expense plans to consumers, LegalShield has been in business for nearly 40 years providing legal services to over 1.4 million families across the U.S. and Canada. For one low monthly fee these legal expense plans, or memberships, offer a variety of legal services in a manner similar to medical reimbursement plans or HMOs. Members and Business owners, have direct, toll-free access to their provider law firm, rather than having to comb through the yellow pages for a referral. Firms are carefully selected and the quality of service is closely monitored to maintain the highest of standards by providing outstanding legal coverage by quality law firms at an affordable price.