LegalShield is a privately held corporation that offers specialized legal service products in the United States and Canada. The original company, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., was founded on August 8, 1972, and made its initial public offering in 1984. Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. was a member of the S&P 600 SmallCap index and the S&P 1500 Super Comp index, prior to being acquired by Mid Ocean Partners. The company's name changed to LegalShield after the acquisition. LegalShield develops, and markets pre-paid legal service plans through a network of more than 50 independent provider... law firms across the U.S. and Canada. The Company also markets an identity theft monitoring and restoration services through its partnership with Kroll Inc.. Currently most of the company's sales are described as multi-level marketing. Products are also sold as an employee benefit through payroll deduction. The company has legal service plans for small businesses as well advertised with NFL Hall of Fame player Fran Tarkenton as spokesman. Today, LegalShield has its headquarters in Ada, Oklahoma. The company owns several subsidiaries. Pre-Paid Legal Casualty, Inc.
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| NYSE symbol: | PPD |
| Founded: | 1972 |
| Headquarters: | Ada, Oklahoma |
| Annual revenue: | $464,490,000 |
| Net income: | $60,170,000 |
| Operating income: | $100,200,000 |
| Market cap: | $700,000,000 |
| Industries: | Personal and Laundry Services, Multi-level marketing |