Schedule of Benefits
Advice and Consultation	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Participating Attorney	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Non-Participating Attorney
LegalEASE Helpline	Covered	Not Applicable
Initial Law Office Consultation   one hour(s) per calendar quarter	Covered	Not Applicable
Review of Simple Documents   Review of documentation up to 6 pages	Covered	Not Applicable
Financial Advisor	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Participating Attorney	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Non-Participating Attorney
Financial Helpline	Covered	Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Services	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Participating Attorney	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Non-Participating Attorney
Legal Services for any non-excluded legal matter not specifically covered in the Schedule of Benefits up to 25 hours per year	Covered	$60/hour
Discounted Legal Services for any non-excluded legal matter	25% Discount on Attorney's Hourly Rates	Not Applicable
Consumer Matters	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Participating Attorney	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Non-Participating Attorney
Document Preparation: Simple Deed Promissory Note Consumer Dispute Correspondence Installment Sales Agreement Simple Affidavit General Power of Attorney: Member & Family Member Lease Agreement - Tenant only Time Share Agreement	Covered	$65 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55 $65 $55
Consumer Dispute	Covered	$600
Small Claims Court Reprsentation	Covered	$300
Mail Order or Internet Purchase Dispute	Covered	$300
Bank Fee Dispute	Covered	$300
First-time Vehicle Buyer	Covered	$300
Vehicle Repair and Lemon Law Litigation	Covered	$300
Cell Phone Contract Dispute Contract review up to 6 pages Representation	Covered	$300
Personal Property Protection	Covered	$300
Warranty Dispute Contract review up to 6 pages Representation	Covered	$300
Healthcare Coverage Disputes and Records Office consultation up to 5 hour(s) Review of Health Care Policy  Review/preparation of document up to 6 pages	Covered	$300
Estate Planning	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Participating Attorney	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Non-Participating Attorney
Simple Will or Codicil for: Member Spouse Family Member	Covered	$80
Living Willl/Health Care or Advance Directive	Covered	$55
Health Care or Medical Power of Attorney	Covered	$55
Revocable or Irrevocable Living Trust Document	Covered	$310
Funeral Directive	Covered	$55
Hospital Vistation Authorization	Covered	$55
Probate of Small Estate	Covered subject to Managed Case Rules*	$1,275 maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Veterans Benefits Appeal	Covered	$720
Elder Law	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Participating Attorney	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Non-Participating Attorney
Will Preparation	Covered	$80
Living Will/Health Care or Advanced Directive	Covered	$55
Durable Financial Power of Attorney	Member co-pay $45 per document	Not Applicable
Health Care or Medical Power of Attorney	Member co-pay $45 per document	Not Applicable
Elder Law Matters	Covered	$425
Residential Matters	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Participating Attorney	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Non-Participating Attorney
Purchase of Primary Residence	Covered	$490
Sale of Primary Residence	Covered	$365
Refinancing of Primary Residence	Covered	$385
First Time Home-Buyer	Covered	$425
Vacation or Investment Home Sale/Purchase/Refinancing	Covered	$425
Home Equity Loan Assistance	Covered	$360
Property Tax Assessment	Covered	$360
Property Tax Dispute	Covered	$360
Tenant Dispute	Covered  subject to Managed Case Rules*	$1,700  maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Tenant Security Deposit Dispute	Covered	$850
Landlord Dispute with Tenant Pre-litigation Trial	Pre-litigation: Covered up to 10 hours  Trial: Covered up to 10 hours	Pre-litigation: $595 Trial: $595
Security Deposit Dispute with Tenant	Covered up to 10 hours	$595
Construction Defect Dispute	Covered	$425
Neighbor Dispute	Covered	$765
Noise Reduction Dispute	Covered	$765
Boundary or Title Dispute	Covered	$595
Easement Agreement	Covered	$160
Zoning Application	Covered	$595
Building Codes	Covered subject to Managed Case Rules*	$1,275 maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Real Estate Dispute	Covered subject to Managed Case Rules*	$1,700 maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Financial Matters	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Participating Attorney	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Non-Participating Attorney
Debt Collection Defense  Pre-litigation defense activities  Trial defense	Covered	$425 $850
Garnishment Defense	Covered	$850
Bankruptcy (chapter 7 or 13)	Covered	$935
Foreclosure	Covered	$680
Tax Audit	Covered subject to Managed Case Rules*	$1,700 maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Tax Defense	Covered	$850
Student Loan Refinancing/Collection Defense	Covered	$420
Repossession Defense	Covered	$850
Family	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Participating Attorney	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Non-Participating Attorney
Separation, Divorce, Civil Annulment Uncontested Separation Consent/default Divorce Uncontested Divorce	Covered	$595
Contested Divorce	Covered subject to Managed Case Rules*	$3,400 maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Post-Divorce Proceedings	Covered subject to Managed Case Rules*	$3,400 maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Domestic Partnership Agreement	Covered	$320
Postnuptial Agreement	Covered	$680
Prenuptial Agreement	Covered	$680
Name Change	Covered	$255
Gender Identifier Change	Covered	$240
Egg/Sperm/Embryo Donation Agreement	Covered	$480
Surrogacy Representation	Covered subject to Managed Case Rules*	$1,700 maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Guardianship/Conservatorship	Uncontested: Covered Contested: Covered	$365 $765
Governmental Agency Adoption	Uncontested: Covered Contested: Covered	$365 $765
Stepparent Adoptions	Uncontested: Covered Contested: Covered	$365 $765
International Adoption	Covered	$595
Pre-Birth/Post-Birth Parentage Order	Covered	$320
Child Custody/Support Involving Never-Married Parents of a Child	Covered up to 28.5 hours	$1,700 maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Paternity Proceeding	Covered	$595
Stalking Victim Assistance	Covered	$595
Protection from Domestic Violence	Covered	$595
Juvenile Court Proceedings	Covered	$470
School Administrative Proceeding	Covered	$425
Immigration Assistance	Covered up to 10 hours	$595
Parental Responsibility Matters	Covered	$595
Civil	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Participating Attorney	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Non-Participating Attorney
Civil Litigation Defense	Covered subject to Managed Case Rules*	$1,700 maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Incompetency Defense	Covered subject to Managed Case Rules*	$1,700  maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Administrative Hearing Representation	Covered subject to Managed Case Rules*	$1,275 maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Discounted Contingency Fees	10% discount on state maximum, or a maximum of 29% pretrial, 36% at trial, or 40% in an appeal	Not Applicable
Mediation	10% discount on Mediator’s hourly rates	Not Applicable
Criminal Defense	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Participating Attorney	LegalEASE Plan Coverage Non-Participating Attorney
Traffic Ticket	Covered	$215
Serious Traffic Matters (resulting in suspension or revocation of license)	Covered	$425
Administrative Proceeding (Regarding Suspension or Revocation of License)	Covered	$255
Habeas Corpus Proceedings	Covered	$850
Misdemeanor Defense	Covered subject to Managed Case Rules*	$1,700 maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
DUI/DWI Defense	Covered subject to Managed Case Rules*	$1,700 maximum subject to Managed Case Rules*
Restraining Order Assistance	Covered	$425

Limitations apply.

The policy language listed herein is intended to provide a general overview of a typical LegalEASE policy. Please see your LegalEASE policy for specific coverage amounts and exclusions.​​

* Managed Case Rules  In cases requiring more attorney time than covered by the standard Participating Attorney maximum fee, Managed Case Rules may be used to approve additional coverage beyond the standard Participating Attorney maximum fees or to ensure that Non-Participating Attorney fees are reasonable and customary. Managed Case Rules provide protection for Members by limiting or preventing additional charges that Members would otherwise be responsible for. Managed Case Rules may be enacted prior to or after the initial consultation. Managed Case Rules require the following:  1. The Member should contact the Member Service Center prior to proceeding with an attorney. If the Member understands from the attorney that there may be additional charges beyond the covered charges under the Policy and the Member does not contact the Member Service Center prior to proceeding with the attorney, then the Member may be responsible for those additional charges beyond the covered charges under the Policy, even on a Paid In Full benefit. 2. If it is determined that the complexity of the case may require additional hours beyond the standard Participating Attorney maximum, or that the Non-Participating Attorney charges are higher than reasonable and customary fees, the attorney must provide a written estimate of fees reflecting their best judgment as to the likely cost of legal services based on the expected conduct of the case.  3. We will set a maximum attorney fee that takes into consideration the reasonable level of reimbursement of the proceeding and the proposed litigation strategy. Fees as a result of services in excess of the maximum attorney fee are the responsibility of the Member. 

This Policy excludes benefits for the following:

Appellate court proceedings, class actions, interventions, derivative action and amicus curiae filings.The preparation and filing of individual, partnership or estate tax returns, appellate or administrative proceedings related to tax returns, litigation before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Claims or any other federal, state or other courts with respect to tax matters.Matters relating to securities, trademark or patent matters; business or commercial interests, including, but not limited to, professional, partnership and/or corporate matters; matters involving the law or laws of jurisdictions other than the United States and its territories except as specifically described under Covered Services; any matters involving a government (domestic or foreign) entity or agency except as specifically described under Covered Services; farm related issues; matters involving commercial or rental property transactions, including the purchase, sale or lease of investment or income-producing property. Legal services that are fully paid for or provided at no cost by any governmental agency, organization or insurance company.Matters that the attorney deems frivolous, spurious, harassing, or unethical (collectively referred to as “frivolous”) or otherwise prohibited by the Model Rules of Professional Conduct of the state in which the attorney is licensed. Costs associated with covered legal services, including but not limited to, all fines, court costs, penalties, sanctions, expert witness fees, bonds, bail bonds, attorney fees, exhibits, deposition costs, filing fees, transcripts, postage, telephone, photocopying, recording fees, messengers, judgments, jury fees, court reporter fees, investigative costs and all other incidental and out-of-pocket legal and litigation costs.Any services on behalf of a Covered Family Member against the interests of the Member.Any employment-related matter. This includes, but is not limited to, any dispute involving the Member’s employer or its affiliates, their officers or directors, the Member’s employee benefit plans, credit unions, programs or arrangements sponsored by an employer, or cases involving workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, sex harassment, age discrimination, etc. Any dispute or proceeding against the following persons or entities, their officers, directors, employees, or agents: any person or entity involved in the sale, marketing, administration or other processes related to this Policy; Legal Plan Administrator or its subsidiaries; Claims Administrator or its subsidiaries; Policyholder; Member’s employer; LegalEASE and it’s parents, subsidiaries or any affiliated or successor company, plan underwriter or reinsurer; Plan Sponsor; or any Participating and/or Non-Participating Attorney, if the dispute or proceeding pertains to services provided under the Policy.The Policy will not provide benefits in connection with pre-existing matters, which includes any matter where the Member and/or Covered Family Member is on notice as to a pending legal dispute or has previously contacted an attorney, except when prior coverage under another Legal Plan provided by the Policyholder can be demonstrated.Where there are specific hours or dollar amounts provide in this Policy, or where a maximum is set under the Managed Case Rules, the Member will be responsible for all attorney fees incurred over the maximum. Additional exclusions related to each benefit are included in the Covered Services.

• Experience in the Legal Matter Needed
• Quality Time Spent in Consultations
• Years of Legal Training and Experience
• Up-to-date Legal Training Each Year
• Lawyers Who are Service-Oriented
• Lawyers Who Have a Solid Local Reputation in their Communities
• Exceptional Backgrounds
• Years of Courtroom and Trial Experience

• To comply at all times with the Rules of Civil Procedure and Criminal Procedure and the Rules of Professional Conduct applicable to the jurisdiction.
• To return member's calls promptly, within one business day, and communicate with members such that a member and the member's family do not voice substantiated concerns over promptness or frequency of your or your firm's communication.
• To not enter continuances, adjournments, or the like without the member's comfort and consent.
• To not arrange for substitutions or stand-ins unless the member has been previously advised and that the member understands that you remain responsible for the case and to contact you if there is any concern or if proceedings do not go as planned.
• To always respect a member, their needs and family.
• To maintain a professional office, in staffing and appearance.
• To fully explain yourself such that a member has an understanding for the reasons behind your recommendations and suggestions, even if a member may not hire your firm.
• To not complete any additional work that will result in a fee to the member, where not covered by the member's plan, until a fee arrangement is fully understood by the member and there is a written agreement.
• To help each member individually and ensure that everything you do is in the interest of the member.
• To notify LegalEASE if there is or may be the possibility of a conflict of interest or violation of ethical codes.
• To notify LegalEASE if there may be a misunderstanding or potential service issue where there may be a complaint without breaking any client confidences.
• To direct any grievances or concerns, such as process procedure or billing, to Legal Access and not a member.
• To not refer any member to another attorney without the knowledge and consent of Legal Access if you cannot assist.
• To take responsibility and uphold the highest standards of customer service delivered by any and all firm staff or employees that have interaction with members.
• To communicate and cooperate with LegalEASE on any concern, inquiry or issue and return any communication from Legal Access within one business day.

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We believe people deserve to have a sense of safety and security, a peace of mind, when it comes to being protected in legal matters that they may not be the experts in. To have access to legal professionals that can ease and solve their legal burdens. We are here to serve you.

 

How we do it is by providing an in-depth pool of resources to accommodate all your legal needs. Legal Access and LegalEASE have broad experiences with employees in small, medium and large companies in the public and private sectors, local, state and federal government offices, unions, employee assistance plans, work-life companies, and organizations, when it comes to solving your legal matters.

 

What we do is provide value by creating unparalleled access to a network of skilled attorneys to cover your legal needs with options in convenient plans. We are a diversified employee benefits company engaged in administration, network development, technology management and insurance, based in Houston, Texas. Since 1971, we have grown from five attorneys in Los Angeles providing services to a modest amount of companies into a company with the strongest attorney network across America. We provide assistance to members over half of a million times each year throughout the United States and the world.

 

Legal Access Companies consists of several companies and brands to best meet customer needs, including but not limited to: Legal Plans USA, Legal Access Plans, LegalEASE, and LAMG. Legal Access Plans has a wide array of products across several market segements, including worksite, employee assistance and worklife. LegalEASE is the group's primary insurance brand and focuses primarily in the worksite market. LegalEASE products are underwritten and presented by Virginia Surety Company, part of the Warranty Group.

 

Knowing where to start can be challenging. LegalEASE provides options when searching for a Plan Attorney. Members have choices. Listed below are available options members can easily access for solutions to any personal or unexpected situation that may occur in life.

Advocate Compatibility Matching Service  Call our Member Services Specialists 1-888-416-4313  |  7AM-7:30PM CST                            Monday - Friday   Live Help/Phone assistance for members           Speak directly to a LegalEASE Member Services Specialists for detailed explanations   more features Individual and personal guidance through each step finding and connecting to the right attorney for your case Escalated, complex or complicated cases needing immediate attention  Reduce mental health impacts with a more accurate attorney connection Additional legal or financial questions about your LegalEASE plan or coverage

LAMPTM: LegalEASE Attorney Matching Portal  Available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to open a case at your convenience. *   Online solution option for members, registration required            Quicker matching and connecting to your attorney   more features Self-service portal with easy to navigate system Individual and unique preference selections available Valuable time saved: no searching through online attorney lists plus direct email communications with attorney as case is matched Track progress of your submitted case Learn more about LAMPTM and detailed product information. *Office hours vary with our Plan Attorneys. There may be delays in attorney responses.