• Legal Protection to Consumers,
    Affordable Consumer Legal Services
    Whether it’s a billing dispute with a utility company, an argument with a home contractor
    or a scary audit by the IRS, problems that involve your money can create a tremendous
    amount of stress. For a small fee, you can get legal advice to help you handle financial
    fights from a position of power and even have a provider lawyer write a letter
    or make a phone call to protect your rights as a consumer.

Legal protection for Consumer Law matters

Your personal legal plan allows you to contact your provider lawyer to get legal advice for any personal legal matter related to consumer law.

Consumer disputes

  • Health & Car Insurance
  • Utility Companies
  • Home Contractors
  • Warranties

Debt disputes

  • Credit Card Debt
  • Student Loans
  • Collection Agency Harassment
  • Medical Billing

Tax Problems

  • IRS Audits
  • Tax Refunds
  • Tax Liens
  • Back Taxes

Marriage & Divorce

  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Child Support
  • Alimony/Maintenance
  • Estate Planning for Couples

Insurance disputes

  • Health Insurance
  • Car Insurance
  • Home and Renters Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Real Estate

  • Mortgages
  • Security Deposits
  • Property Damage
  • Real Estate
  • Contracts

Negotiate from a position of power

Large organizations sometimes hide behind layers of bureaucracy and rely on corporate policies designed to demoralize customers until they give up. One of the most powerful things you can do is to speak with a provider lawyer about your consumer law matter. An experienced lawyer can help you understand the law and your rights, so you can negotiate from a position of power.

The negotiation dynamic can change dramatically if you contact a company armed with legal knowledge and strategy. When you join Akron Legal Services, you can speak with a provider lawyer regarding consumer finance and an unlimited number of personal legal issues.

Don’t let big organizations push you around and stress you out. Get access to a provider law firm who can help you with these personal consumer law matters.

Gain clarity about confusing documents and infuriating policies

Many financial disputes involve electronic or written documents that dictate the rules for resolution. However, most people never read the terms and conditions of the online agreements they sign and government forms can seem like they were purposely designed to be confusing. The paperwork used by banks and car companies can appear as if they were written in an alien language.

Having a clear understanding of the legal elements and policies included in documents relevant to the financial issue you’re facing is an important first step in relieving stress and resolving the situation.

A Akron Legal Services personal legal plan allows you to send personal legal documents to your provider lawyer for review and feedback. There is no additional fee for this valuable benefit and you can submit documents right through our smartphone app.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is a pre-paid legal plan and how does it work?

    Instead of paying a lawyer by the hour, you pay a small fee and have access to an independent lawyer that will provide a huge variety of legal services without a huge legal bill. Services like consultation with a lawyer, document review, drafting of debt collection letters and defense at civil trials are included as standard benefits. Using the plan just once can save you literally thousands of dollars.

    Using the plan is as simple as signing up and contacting our team. Once you’re a member, customer support will connect you with an independent lawyer in your area who specializes in the specific legal issue with which you need help. Also, you can download our super-simple app to quickly access your legal benefits and member perks anytime.

  • How long after I join can I use the plan?

    You can use your plan as soon as your membership application is reviewed and your account is set up. The review process takes 12-24 hours (or less) from the moment you purchase your plan (on regular business days). Once accepted, you can be in contact with a lawyer and begin to use the plan benefits and member perks outlined in the membership agreement right away.

  • How much can I save with a membership?

    The average lawyer in the U.S. charges between $150-$400 per hour. If you use your membership for even just a few hours a year you could easily save over $1,000. If you have a bunch of small legal issues or one rather complicated issue, you can easily save multiple thousands of dollars over hiring a lawyer directly. Not to mention the stress you’ll save by having a lawyer on call instead of trying to handle legal issues yourself. Also, the lawyers in our network often help our members recover thousands of dollars of damages or avoid thousands of dollars in fees over what they would have experienced had they tried to resolve the legal issue themselves. Obviously, every member and usage situation is different, but when used correctly, your membership can easily save significant amounts of money. Not to mention savings from our member perks.

  • Who is covered under a personal plan?

    Our Personal Plan is really a family plan. You, your spouse or partner and eligible dependents living (based on plan type) are covered under one membership.