LegalShield Independent Associate- Kate Burroughs

Celebrating 51 Years of LegalShield!

1972

Harland Stonecipher founds the Sportsman’s Motor Club in Ada, Oklahoma.

1976

The company is incorporated as Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.

1984

PPLSI’s initial public offering is listed on NASDAQ.

1986

PPLSI moves to the American Stock Exchange.

1987

The company introduces its Provider Law Firm network to connect members with local, specialized lawyers.

1990

The company moves to the New York Stock Exchange.

1995

PPLSI develops its first small business plan.

1998

PPLSI acquires The People’s Network.

2000

PPLSI passes the 1 million membership milestone.

2003

PPLSI opens a new $30 million home office complex.

2011

The company is acquired by MidOcean Partners for $650 million; name changed to LegalShield.

2014

The company’s first member app is unveiled.

2015

PPLSI officially rebrands its identity theft plan as IDShield to meet members’ identity protection needs.

2018

PPLSI begins offering LegalShield en español and launches the largest Spanish-speaking lawyer network in the United States.

2020

The company makes significant new investments in technology infrastructure, websites and analytics to better support our members and partners.

2021

PPLSI launches a new app to provide members “a law firm in the palm of their hand.”

2023

Today we celebrate 51 years! We are proud to continue our incredible mission to protect and empower people with the tools and services needed to affordably live a just and secure life. Thank you for joining us on this journey, we can't wait to see what the next year holds!

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