Small Business Basic
Essential access for everyday business questions.
- 6 document checks per year, up to 25 pages each
- 6 lawyer letters or calls per year
- 6 debt collection letters per year
- 2 authorized users; 1 business owner covered
Small business protection
Protect Your Business
Everyday business decisions can come with legal questions. Access to a provider law firm can help you understand your options before a small concern becomes a bigger distraction.
Offered through Stephanie Still Johnson, LegalShield independent associate. Enrollment links lead to her associate page.
A practical business resource
Legal questions do not wait for a convenient time.
A small-business legal membership offers access to a provider law firm for covered services such as business consultation, eligible document review and debt collection assistance. Instead of guessing about an agreement or avoiding a difficult question, you have somewhere to start.
The value is access to advice about everyday decisions—not a promise that every legal service, dispute or expense is covered.
Understanding the plans
Three levels of small-business support.
LegalShield’s current public comparison lists Basic, Preferred and Premium. Each includes phone consultations on business legal issues, subject to the membership terms. Here are selected advertised allowances—not the full contract.
Small Business Preferred
More included services for a growing business.
- 12 document checks per year, up to 35 pages each
- 12 lawyer letters or calls per year
- 12 debt collection letters per year
- 5 authorized users; 1 business owner covered
Small Business Premium
Higher service allowances for more frequent needs.
- 100 document checks per year, up to 50 pages each
- Lawyer letters or calls for unlimited matters
- Unlimited debt collection letters
- 10 authorized users; 2 business owners covered
Authorized users are not employee-count eligibility limits. “Unlimited” does not mean unlimited lawyer time or unrestricted representation. Your enrollment page may offer different plans by location, including Essentials, Plus or Pro; do not apply these allowances to a different plan. Check current pricing and your state-specific contract before choosing.
Everyday situations
What could that look like in your business?
These are hypothetical examples, not client testimonials or guarantees of coverage. Your provider law firm determines how your plan applies.
01
Before you sign a vendor agreement
A marketing agency sends a contract with an automatic renewal and an early-cancellation charge.
Ask a provider lawyer to review an eligible agreement and explain the terms before you commit. Document limits and plan terms apply.
02
When a client has not paid
You completed the agreed work, sent the invoice and followed up, but payment is still outstanding.
Ask whether the debt qualifies for a collection letter from your provider law firm. A letter is not a guarantee of payment or a lawsuit on your behalf.
03
When an employment question comes up
You are hiring your first employee and have questions about workplace policies or your obligations.
Consult a provider lawyer about the business legal issue before making a decision. Ongoing HR administration and every employment dispute are not automatically included.
04
Before a commercial lease renewal
Your landlord proposes new terms, and you want to understand responsibility for repairs and renewal notice deadlines.
Request consultation and review of an eligible lease. Ask about page limits and fees before submitting a long agreement.
05
When a customer challenges your terms
A customer disputes your cancellation policy or says a promised service was not delivered.
Discuss the situation and possible next steps with a provider lawyer. Whether a letter or representation is included depends on the membership contract and issue.
06
When your business changes
You are bringing in a partner or deciding how to organize a new business venture.
Use a consultation to understand legal considerations and which additional services you might need. Formation, custom drafting and filing fees are not automatically included.
07
Before hiring an independent contractor
You want to hire a freelance designer or assistant, but the agreement does not clearly address deadlines, confidentiality or ownership of the finished work.
Ask a provider lawyer about the terms and whether the agreement qualifies for document review. Worker classification and custom contract drafting may require additional services.
08
Before updating your website policies
Your business is adding online payments or collecting customer information, and you are unsure whether your existing terms and privacy policy still fit.
Discuss the legal considerations with a provider lawyer and ask whether existing documents are eligible for review. Writing new policies or completing a compliance audit is not automatically included.
09
When a supplier does not deliver
You paid a deposit for equipment or materials, but the supplier misses the delivery date and stops responding.
Discuss your agreement, payment records and possible next steps with a provider lawyer. Ask whether a lawyer letter is available under your plan; recovery of your money is not guaranteed.
10
When a legal notice arrives
Your business receives a demand letter, and you are unsure what it means or how quickly you need to respond.
Contact your provider law firm promptly to discuss the notice and any deadlines. Do not assume litigation, a response letter or representation is included; exclusions and additional fees may apply.
11
Before signing for business equipment
A copier or equipment lease includes a personal guarantee, added service fees and a long renewal term.
Request review of an eligible agreement and ask a provider lawyer to explain the obligations before you sign. Review allowances and page limits depend on your membership.
12
When a departing worker has business information
An employee or contractor leaves with access to customer records, shared accounts or confidential business documents.
Ask a provider lawyer about your agreements and legal options for protecting business information. Technical account security, investigations and enforcement are not automatically part of the legal membership.
Before you enroll
Choose the plan that fits—not just the price.
- Confirm the business and employee eligibility requirements for your location.
- Check document page limits and the number of reviews or letters included.
- Ask about exclusions, waiting periods and matters that require additional fees.
- Read the membership contract before relying on a particular benefit.
The enrollment page offers several products; choose the Small Business Legal Plan to review business options.
Important information
Stephanie Still Johnson is a LegalShield independent associate. Enrollment links lead to her associate enrollment page. SVA Services does not provide LegalShield legal advice or representation; legal services are provided by LegalShield’s provider law firms.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Benefits, availability, eligibility and pricing vary by plan and location. The membership contract governs; additional services may carry additional fees.
Information reviewed October 27, 2026. Verify current terms before enrolling.