Case Results

Based on a search warrant, a longtime union Member and 51-year-old father of four was arrested in his home and charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession to distribute heroin. Found in his home were cutting agents, packaging materials, and a scale. All of the evidence seized was found in the guest bedroom of his visiting brother-in-law. The police also seized his cell phone and took over $500.00 found in an envelope in the Member’s wife’s dresser. The case was dismissed after the LEGAL PLAN filed numerous motions and attended many court appearances over the next two years. The Member received over $50,000.00 worth of tax-free legal services. Read More

The Member was sued for over $200,000.00, and her home was in danger of foreclosure. After a year of litigation, the LEGAL PLAN settled the case and forced the bank to pay the Member $20,000.00. The Member received over $33,000.00 worth of tax-free legal services. Read More

The Member’s car was totaled in a motor vehicle accident. The insurance company denied the Member’s property damage claim. The LEGAL PLAN successfully sued the insurance company resulting in an award of $31,000.00 for the Member. The Member received over $13,000.00 worth of tax-free legal services. Read More

Due to a 10-year-old judgment for $24,000.00, a debt collector attempted to garnish the Member’s wages. The LEGAL PLAN sued to re-open the old case, vacate the judgement, and schedule a new trial. The Member received over $9,000.00 worth of tax-free legal services. Read More

The Member responded to an internet advertisement offering a new truck at a good price. The Member emailed his acceptance of the offer to the Dealer. The Dealer claimed it made a mistake in the advertisement, stating the truck cost was considerably more. The LEGAL PLAN sent the Dealer a demand letter and a draft lawsuit, stating Dealer’s conduct constituted an illegal bait-and-switch. The negotiations resulted in the Dealership paying the Member $12,000.00. The Member received over $7,000.00 worth of tax-free legal services. Read More

The LEGAL PLAN successfully obtained child support of over $36,000.00 for the Member against the ex-husband who had not paid child support in over a year. The Member received over $3,150.00 worth of tax-free legal services. Read More

The Member signed a contract to sell their home, as well as two adjoining lots, to a Developer for $2.1 million. We drafted the contract to protect the Member in case the City refused to issue permits to the Developer for its proposed project. The Developer later tried to modify the contract by asking for a price reduction from Member, which we rejected. When the Developer attempted to back out of the agreement due to some alleged defect in the title of the property, the LEGAL PLAN proved that the title contained no defect, and the Member was awarded an additional $85,000.00 for the sale. The Member received over $40,000.00 worth of tax-free legal services. Read More

The ex-girlfriend and mother of the Member’s child denied him parenting time, refusing to negotiate or work with the Member regarding the child’s visitation. The LEGAL PLAN sued the mother and, after numerous motions and many court appearances, obtained a court order awarding the Member unfettered parenting time with his son every other weekend and Tuesday dinner visits every week. The Member received over $22,000.00 worth of tax-free legal services. Read More

The Member hired a law firm to prevent the construction of a proposed massive condominium complex right next to the Member’s property. The law firm filed objections with the City Zoning Board to stop the development. These objections failed, and the Zoning Board granted the Developer 13 variances to commence construction. The Member appealed the Zoning Board’s decision but was unable to continue paying for her attorney. She contacted the LEGAL PLAN, which successfully negotiated an agreement with the Developer to purchase the Member’s home. The Member was able to use her settlement funds to purchase another home for her family in town. Despite several attempts by the Developer and his lawyers to back out of the deal, the LEGAL PLAN held them to the bargain by threatening to sue for specific performance. The Developer promptly folded and paid the Member $950,000.00 to avoid further litigation. The Member received over $48,000.00 worth of tax-free legal services. Read More

The Member defaulted on two lawsuits totaling $14,083.00. The Member’s wages were garnished. The LEGAL PLAN filed motions successfully vacating both judgments, lifting the garnishments and putting the cases back on the trial list. At both trials, the LEGAL PLAN limited the creditors’ admissible evidence, preventing them from proving the Member owed the money. The LEGAL PLAN won both trials, saving the Member $14,000.00. The Member received over $19,000.00 worth of tax-free legal services. Read More

According to the parties’ divorce agreement, the Member’s ex-wife had sole physical custody of their minor child. The Member sought to modify the custody agreement. The LEGAL PLAN filed and obtained a court order granting Member sole physical and legal custody of the child. The Member received over $6,000.00 worth of tax-free legal services. Read More