Consumer/Finance
Any legal matter involving a dispute with
a purchase of a product or service from a
company or vacating of home, consumer
loans. Common Examples:
• Insurance
• Tax
• Bankruptcy
• Billing disputes
• Credit reports and repair
• Banking
• Vehicle financing issues
• Identity theft
• Loan modification
• Product liability
• Pay day loans/title loans
• Affidavit
• Rep
ossession
2. Estate Planning
If you were to pass away with no Will, the
state would determine what to do with
your assets. Wills are included
in LegalShield plans and can be updated
yearly. You can start the process from the
LegalShield app! Common Examples:
• Will
• Probate
• Power of Attorney
• Living Will
• Trust
• Special Needs Trust
• Codicils
3. Traffic
Traffic laws and regulations vary from
place to place. In many countries, the
rules of the road are codified, setting out
the legal requirements and punishments
for breaking them. In the U.S., traffic
laws are regulated by the states and
municipalities through their respective
traffic codes. Common Examples:
• Automobile accident
• Suspended driver’s license
• Motor vehicle property damage
• Driving record
• Traffic tickets (moving/parking)
• Driver’s license reinstatement
• Rights to fight a citation received
• Rights as a CDL driver
• Points violations
• Impact of points on record
4. Family Law
Family law consists of a body of laws
related to domestic relations and family-
related issues. Common Examples:
• Divorce
• Child guardianship/custody/visitation
• Child support
• Guardianship/conservatorship
• Elder law
• Adoption
• Name change
• Juvenile matters
• Paternity
• Incompetency defense
• Prenuptial agreements
• Legal Separation
• Grandparents rights
• Alienation of Affection
5. Landlord/Tenant
Any legal issue involving the agreement
between a landlord and tenant. This could
be questions either the landlord or tenant
have on their rights regarding the rental
of commercial or residential properties.
*Applies to landlords under applicable
business plans only. Common Examples:
• Eviction
• Rental
• Damages or repairs to home
• Rights to belongings in rental home
• Refund of deposit
• Wrongful eviction
• Steps to eviction
• Review of lease agreement
• Collection for past due rent
• Breach of rental agreement
6. Real Estate
Any legal issue involving purchasing or
selling, renting or leasing real estate or
questions pertaining to land and anything
permanently affixed to land, such as
buildings, fences and things attached to
buildings. Common Examples:
• Foreclosures
• Real estate closing
• Construction
• Oil and gas rights
• Mineral rights
• Zoning permits
• Boundary/title disputes
• Deeds
• Home equity loan
• Mortgage document services
• Refinancing of home
• Property tax assessments
• Timeshares
• Purchase of Home
• Selling of Home
• Air rights above the land and
underground rights below
7. Employment
A broad area that encompasses the
employee and employer relationship.
*Available on applicable personal and
business plans. Common Examples:
• Social Security
• Worker’s compensation
• Administrative law
• Veteran’s affairs
• Labor law
• Military law/security clearance
• Public service
• Federal worker’s compensation
• Garnishment
• Discrimination complaints Job applicant rights
• Employment protection
• Employment law and compliance
• OSHA
8. Civil Litigation
Any legal issue where an individual, entity,
company, or corporation files a lawsuit in
a court of law against another individual
person, entity, company or corporation. When two or more parties become
involved in a legal dispute, seeking money
or another specific interpretation rather
than criminal sanctions. Collection
Any legal issue involving collection of
monies owed or if a collection agency is
demanding payment from a member or
covered business. Common Examples:
• Debt collection letters
• Credit card collection
• Student loan collection
• Wage assignments
• Garnishment of wages
• Judgment collections
• Levies
10. General Law
Many times issues arise, and you may
not be sure of the specific legal area. Consultation with your lawyer is always
best to understand your rights and
obligations. Common Examples:
• Education
• Legal malpractice
• Jury Duty
• Discrimination
11. Business
A business is an activity or enterprise,
regardless of formal organization entered
into for a profit. Business licenses are
required for virtually all businesses. Many
businesses are required to have state as
well as city or county licenses, and federal
licenses may even be required for some
businesses. Common Examples:
• Business license, fees, etc.
• Corporate matters
• Trademarks
• Copyright
• Entertainment law
• Patents
• Franchise law
• Conflicts
• State and federal requirements
• State and federal differences
12. Criminal
Any legal issue involving a charge filed
against an individual who has allegedly
committed a criminal offense. As defined
by laws, statues and rules that define
acts and conduct that are prohibited by
the government because they threaten
and harm public safety and welfare and
establish punishments for each type of
crime. Crimes are usually categorized as
felonies or misdemeanors based on their
nature and the maximum punishment
that can be imposed. Common Examples:
• Firearm issues
• Domestic violence
• DUI
• Expungement of criminal records
• Drug possession
13. Contract
Any legal issue involving a contract
review, creating a new contract or revision
of a contract. A contract is any oral or
written agreement associated with the
exchange of goods and services, money
and properties. Common Examples:
• Promissory notes
• Employment contracts
• Lease agreements
• Intellectual property agreements
• Mineral rights owner agreements
• Custody agreements
14. Personal Injury
Personal injury is the result of the actions
or negligence of another person or
company. (*Applicable only to injuries not
related to employment.) Personal injury
covers situations in which a person’s
body, mind, or emotions are injured,
usually due to someone else’s negligence
or carelessness. Another term for personal
injury law is tort law. Common Examples:
• Medical malpractice
• Wrongful death
• Automobile, bike and pedestrian
collisions
• Trucking, boat and airplane accidents
• Construction accidents
• OSHA violations
• Premises liability
• Product liability
• Nursing home liability
15. Immigration
Any legal issue involving the movement
into a foreign country for the purpose of
permanent residency. Federal immigration
law determines whether a person is an
alien, and associated legal rights, duties,
and obligations of aliens in the United
States. It also provides means by which
certain aliens can become naturalized
citizens with full rights of citizenship. Immigration law determines who may
enter, how long they may stay and when
they must leave. Common Examples:
• Green Card Permanent residency Visa
• Citizenship and naturalization
