Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. and subsidiaries
Business Briefing
Three Major Problems and
Needs
The Best Answers
Opportunity and Timing
Action Steps
First Major Problem Most people today have the same complaint – they don’t have enough money and they have no time freedom. Expenses are escalating. Everyday items are much more expensive today than just one year ago.
Credit Cards Taxes Loans Mortgages College Taxes Car loans Taxes Insurance Cell Phones Gasoline Taxes Etc.
Second and Third Major Problems
Identity Theft
Access to the legal system for Everyday Life Events
Five Areas to Evaluate
The Company
The Need/Marketplace
The Product
The Compensation
The Timing
The Company Has been in business for more than 30 years Is a public company since 1976 (NYSE:PPD) Began with a serious auto accident.
Harland C. Stonecipher Founder, Chairman, & CEO
Pre-Paid Legal Featured in Many Publications
Pre-Paid Legal was most recently featured in Success from Home magazine.
Sales History $450 $400
GROSS REVENUE IN MILLIONS
$350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 $255 $303 $350 $361 $386 $423 $444 $457
Our sales history continues to improve as we move up and to the right each year.
It’s Not If, But When
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Million Hospitalizations in 2005*
Court Filings in 2005**
You are more than twice as likely to be in court than you are to be hospitalized! * American Hospital Association, 2005 Annual Survey ** Examining the Work of State Courts, Court Statistics Project 2006
Have You Ever . . .
worried about your identity theft? been overcharged for a repair? tried to return a defective product? received a traffic ticket? lost a security deposit? been audited? signed a contract? purchased a home? prepared a Will?
Why Don’t People Call Attorneys The Main Reasons People Don’t Seek Legal Counsel:
They are intimidated by lawyers. They don’t know who to call. They believe it would cost too much.
The Most Common Responses to a Legal Dispute Are to:
Ignore the problem Try to handle it personally
What Do We Do
Simply put a Pre-Paid Legal membership does for attorney and legal bills what medical insurance does for doctor and hospital bills.
Who Is Covered? The Pre-Paid Legal membership covers:
1. The Member 2. The Member’s Spouse 3. Never Married Dependent Children Under 21 Living At Home
4. Dependent Children Under Age 18 For Whom The Member Is Legal Guardian
5. Full Time College Students Up To Age 23 Never Married, Dependent Children
6. Physically Or Mentally Challenged Child Living At Home
Six Areas of Coverage The Life Events Legal Plan:
Preventive Legal Services Motor Vehicle Legal Services Trial Defense Services IRS Audit Legal Service 25% Preferred Member Discount Legal Shield
Preventive Legal Services These services are available to you immediately when you enroll!
Phone consultation on an unlimited number of matters A Letter written or phone call made on an unlimited number of personal issues for you and your family An unlimited number of personal contracts and documents reviewed up to 10 pages each Standard Will preparation and yearly updates included for the member, available to covered family members for an additional $20 Phone consultation on unlimited matters is available to the extent the Provider Law Firm deems it necessary to adequately advise you on your legal matter. One (1) hour of legal research per subject matter will be completed by the Provider Law Firm if your legal matter cannot be adequately addressed during your telephone consultation. Nevada residents limited to 50 hours per year and 5 personal legal documents reviewed per year. A letter or phone call per subject matter is available if advisable in your Provider Law Firm’s sole discretion. Trust preparation is available at the preferred member rate.
Motor Vehicle Legal Services These services are available just 15 days after enrollment!
Call your Provider Law Firm immediately when you receive a moving traffic ticket so proper assistance can be arranged. Representation for certain motor vehicle related criminal charges Up to 2.5 hours for help with driver’s license assistance and/or personal injury/property damage collection assistance of $2,000 or less.
Representation under this benefit is provided when the member has a valid driver’s license and is driving a properly licensed motor vehicle. Pre-existing conditions, charges of DUI/DWI related matters, drug-related matters, hit-and-run related charges, leaving the scene of an accident, and unmeritorious cases are excluded. Commercial vehicles with more than two axles are not covered. Driver’s license and personal injury/property damage recovery assistance is limited to two and one-half (2-1/2) hours of lawyer time per claim, does not include the filing of a lawsuit, and excludes personal injury and property claims exceeding $2,000.
Trial Defense Services If you or your spouse face a civil suit or job-related criminal charges, your Provider Law Firm will provide up to 75 hours of service - at no added cost - to defend you. Additional pre-trial and trial services are available at a 25% discount from the Firm’s standard hourly rate. The longer you keep your membership, the more valuable it becomes! 1st year - 75 hours (17.5 pretrial/57.5 trial) 2nd year - 140 hours (23 hours pretrial/117 trial) 3rd year - 205 hours (28.5 pretrial/176.5 trial) 4th year - 270 hours (34 pretrial/236 trial) 5th year - 335 hours (39.5 pretrial/295.5 trial) Matters not covered under Plan benefits and which you may use your preferred member rate for services are: Dependents (covers member and spouse only), Bankruptcy, divorce, separation, annulment, child custody or other divorce or domestic-related matters, Charges of DUI/DWI, drug-related matters (whether prescribed or not), hit-and-run, leaving the scene of an accident, and civil or criminal charges occurring as a result of operating a commercial vehicle with more than two axles, Plan benefits apply only to charges of job-related criminal actions. Benefits do not cover instances in which you are named in a civil lawsuit or have criminal charges filed against you because you are listed as an owner, manager or associate of the business and you had no direct involvement with the act or matter that gave rise to the lawsuit or criminal charge, Lawsuits filed because of something that occurred prior to your enrollment or because of conditions that were reasonably anticipated or foreseeable prior to your enrollment (even if the lawsuit is filed after you become a member), Class actions, interventions or amicus curiae filings in which the covered member is a party (or potential party), Garnishment, attachment or any other appeal, Claims, defenses, or legal positions which your Provider Law Firm determines will not prevail in court or are frivolous or without merit.
IRS Audit Legal Services One hour of consultation, advice or assistance when you are notified of an audit by the IRS An additional 2.5 hours if a settlement is not achieved within 30 days If your case goes to court, you’ll receive 46.5 hours of your Provider Law Firm’s services Coverage for this service begins with the tax return due April 15 of the year you enroll
Coverage includes the return due on April 15th of the first membership year. Does not cover garnishment, attachment or any other appeal, class actions, interventions or amicus curiae filings, charges of tax fraud or income tax evasions, Trust returns, business and/or corporate tax returns, payroll and information returns, partnerships, corporation returns or portions thereof that are included in the member’s tax returns, pre-existing conditions—where member has been notified by the IRS prior to enrollment, and services rendered by an enrolled agent.
25% Preferred Member Discount Your Provider Law Firm will render assistance at the preferred rate for legal services not specifically covered by the benefits of the membership. Even pre-existing matters can be covered under this portion of the plan! If you own a business and wish representation for the entity, you will receive a preferred rate of 25% less the Provider Law Firm’s corporate hourly rate*. Five business days advance notice is required for preparation in court representation. *Hourly rates for Referral Lawyers and court appearances may vary. The information contained in this material is for illustrative purposes only and is not a contract. It is intended to provide a general overview of the coverage you have selected. Please remember that only the plan contract can give actual terms, coverage, amounts, conditions, and exclusions. Check benefit availability in your state/province.
Legal Shield The Legal Shield gives you and your family 24-hour access to legal consultation for the following situations: If you are detained by a law enforcement officer If you are injured in an accident If authorities attempt to remove your child from your home or custody If you are served with a warrant To contact your Provider Law Firm, simply call the toll-free number on your Legal Shield card. You will reach the Pre-Paid Legal offices, who will then put you in contact with your Provider Law Firm, so you can consult with an attorney. It’s that easy. The Legal Shield membership will not apply if the member is alleged to be under the influence of or impaired by alcohol, intoxicants, controlled substances, chemicals or medicines, whether prescribed or not; the member is alleged to be involved with domestic violence or stalking; and/or assistance in making, posting, or obtaining bond, bail or other security required for release. Check benefit availability in your state.
How Much Will It Cost?
Well, with a Pre-Paid Legal membership you receive all this for only $26 a month! Isn't your family worth it? That's less than the price of a cup of coffee a day!
It’s No Secret Identity Theft is A Major Problem In America Do you hand your credit card to servers at restaurants? Do you supply personal information over the internet? Do you keep your Social Security number in your wallet or purse? Do you leave mail at your home or business for the postal carrier to collect? Do you throw away unwanted mail with personal information without shredding it first?
Five Common Types of Identity Theft
Drivers License
Social Securit y
Medical
Characte r/ Criminal
Financi al
Identity Theft is not just about credit cards! ID theft is an international crime and access to an attorney may be critical.
What is Identity Theft? Why are you at risk?
Utility Companies Insurance Companies Credit Card Records Medical Records Real Estate Records Motor Vehicle Records School Records Military Records Social Security Records Banking Records Employment Records Postal Records Purchasing Records Tax Records Leasing Records Licensing Records
Your Data is Out There
The Best Answer
Is Credit Monitoring the Solution?
Drivers License Identity Theft
Social Security Identity Theft
Medical Identity Theft
Character/ Criminal Identity Theft
Financial Identity Theft
The Best Answer
Restorative Services
Restorative Services
Restorative Services
Restorative Services
Restorative Services
Life Events Legal Plan
Life Events Legal Plan
Life Events Legal Plan
Life Events Legal Plan
Life Events Legal Plan
Drivers License Identity Theft
Social Security Identity Theft
Medical Identity Theft
Character/ Criminal Identity Theft
Financial Identity Theft
The Best Answer
The Complete Wall of Security YOU Monitoring Services Life Events Legal Plan Restoration Services
The Best Answer
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. is the only company with a suite of products that provides help in every phase of Identity Theft – before, during, and after the crime occurs.
IDentity Theft
SHIELD
with the Pre-Paid Legal Plan
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The Best Answer Kroll is the world’s leading risk consulting company with more than 30 years of experience. Kroll has been involved in many notable cases, such as: Assisted the Kuwaiti government in investigating Saddam Hussein’s financial network. Responsible for the restructuring of Enron.
IDentity Theft
SHIELD
with the Pre-Paid Legal Plan
TM
Credit Report & Continuous Monitoring You will receive an up-to-date credit report through Experian at no additional charge with your membership. Your credit files will be regularly monitored. Suspicious activity will be brought to your attention, providing you with early detection. You’ll receive prompt notice if any new accounts are opened in your name... or if derogatory notations are added to your credit report.
Restoration Services If your identity is stolen, you need more than just information about how to restore your name and credit rating. As an Identity Theft ShieldSM member you can rest easy knowing experienced professionals are working for you! Fraud alert notifications will be sent on your behalf and applicable follow up will be done with affected agencies and institutions Proactive searches of applicable local and national databases will be made on your behalf to look for information you may not have known about Identity Restoration will not apply if the identity theft is the result of a dishonest, criminal, malicious, or fraudulent act you, your spouse, or your child participated in, directed, or had knowledge of. Restoration services will not be provided for a known stolen identity event that occurred prior to enrollment date. You must be an active member to receive restoration services. Services provided do not cover financial losses arising from the identity theft. A signed limited power of attorney must be provided to Kroll when an Identity Theft Restoration case is opened in order for Kroll to work on your behalf and/or provide the Proactive Database Searches listed. A stolen identity event does not include the theft or unauthorized or illegal use of your business name, d/b/a, or any other method of identifying your business activity.
How Much Will Peace of Mind Cost?
With the Pre-Paid Legal Life Events Legal Plan you will receive all these benefits for just $26 or less per month! And the Identity Theft Shield can be added for an additional $9.95 per month. That’s less than the price of a bottle of water a day.
What’s in It For You?
We need your help taking this service and opportunity to the marketplace.
The Opportunity
How do people create WEALTH? Work for someone else? Get a second job? A third job? Escalating Expenses •Credit Cards •Taxes •Loans •Mortgages •College •Taxes
•Car loans •Taxes •Insurance •Cell Phones •Gasoline •Taxes
Two Goals 1. Sign up every family for the Life Events Legal Plan and Identity Theft Service PPL TRACK RECORD:
Servicing more than 1.5 million families. Over 34,000 companies offer the services as an employee benefit.
2. Create more millionaires than any other company PPL TRACK RECORD:
In 2007 approximately every 12 days a new family started earning a six-figure income working with PPL! And approximately every 26 days a new family joins the Millionaire Club!
And you can, too, by doing three simple things!
Three Steps to a Successful Business 12 MONTHS #1. Become an Associate $ 249 $99 [right now!]
#2. Sign up for Legal Plan & IDT Shield $ 35.95/month #3. Sign up ONE new Associate per month and you and your organization each do these same THREE things.
1. 2 ________ 4 2. ________ 8 3. ________ 16 4. ________ 32 5. ________ 64 6. ________ 128 7. ________ 256 8. ________ 512 9. ________ 1,024 10. ________ 2,048 11. ________ 4,096 12. ________
If only 1 out of 10 are working, that’s 400 Associates. If 400 Associates market one combo membership/month, that’s 400 X’s ED bonus/$40 = $16,000 Figures represent potential income only and are no guarantees of any certain income. Figures represent sales of both plans.
Advanced Commissions - $35.95 ($26 PPL Family Plan + $9.95 Identity Theft Shield) Personal Sales Advance
Cumulative Team Override Override Advance Advance
Executive Director Director
252.35
44.94
183.22
207.41
34.57
138.28
Manager
172.84
34.57
103.71
Senior Associate Associate
138.27
34.57
69.14
103.71
34.57
34.57
CFT Associate
34.57
All you have to do is collect: 1st Month's fee $35.95 + $10.00 One Time Enrollment $45.95 Commission amounts shown represent advances. If a membership cancels during the advance period, you will be charged back against future commission advances.
Advanced Commissions - $26 Plan Personal Sales Advance
Cumulative Team Override Override Advance Advance
Executive Director Director
182.50
32.50
132.50
150.00
25.00
100.00
Manager
125.00
25.00
75.00
Senior Associate Associate
100.00
25.00
50.00
75.00
25.00
25.00
CFT Associate
25.00
All you have to do is collect: 1st Month's fee $26.00 + $10.00 One Time Enrollment $36.00
Commission amounts shown represent advances. If a membership cancels during the advance period, you will be charged back against future commission advances.
Pre-Paid Legal Pays You Every Day Commissions are paid daily by direct deposit!
Player’s Club
Your monthly car bonus can range from $100 to $500!
Qualify for the Player’s Club and receive a monthly car bonus!
*The program requires additional requirements to be met. Review the Player’s Club flier for full details regarding this program.
This Business Is Simple
Let the tools do the work for you! Hand Outs Brochures DVDs and CDs Mail Outs Calls Recordings Website Third-party validations
No Specific Experience Necessary
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DENNE Custodian
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SMITH Grocer
BellSouth
Attorney
BURGESS Social Worker
SELF
Store Manager
The Target Market Is Huge
The Bottom 10% Have Access To Legal Aid or Public Defender
The Top 10% Have Or Can Afford Legal Access
Target Customer $15-$25 Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Billion Market gives middle income North America equal access to justice.
The Market Timing Is Perfect
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Less than 3% of North Americans Have A Pre-Paid Legal Services Membership
Approximately 80% Of Europeans Have Legal Coverage
Current Market Penetration
Less than 1% penetration 1% to 3% penetration More than 3% penetration Plan not This map illustrates Pre-Paid Legal Services , Inc.’s current market penetration. Percent of population based available Ž
on households utilization of 2.5 household members per membership.
Timing Is Key History shows that when an industry hits a 2% market penetration, critical mass can be achieved. THE GROWTH OF HMO’S
It took 10 Years for HMO’s to reach 2% market • After that, it took just penetration seven more years to reach 52% market penetration •
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National Media Campaign MIKE MOORE: Former Attorney General Mississippi MIKE TURPEN: Former Attorney General Oklahoma GRANT WOODS: Former Attorney General Arizona ANDREW P. MILLER: Former Attorney General Virginia THOMAS J. DONOHUE: President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce HARRY C. ALFORD: President & CEO, National Black Chamber of Commerce BILL PAUL: Former American Bar Association President
Success Stories
Now, it is time to show you how Pre-Paid Legal really works. We’re going to share with you real stories from real people who have been helped either by the membership, the business opportunity or both.
Action Steps
Become a Member
Become an Associate
Plug into the Training SYSTEMS TRAINING Date Location Trainers
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Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. This presentation is copyrighted material and may not be altered in any form under any circumstances. Alteration of this material in any way is a violation of the company’s policies and procedures and may result in immediate termination of your PPLSI Associate Agreement. Marketed by Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. or applicable subsidiary: Pre-Paid Legal CasualtySM, Inc. In Tennessee: Pre-Paid Legal Services of Tennessee, Inc. In Florida: Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., of Florida In Virginia: Legal Service Plans of Virginia, Inc. In Ohio: Ohio Access to Justice, Inc., administered by Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
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