LegalShield Honors Elite Provider Law Firms at 2025 International Convention in Baltimore

ADA, Okla. (May 7, 2025) - Seven LegalShield provider law firms received recognition for exceptional legal service delivery at LegalShield's 2025 International Convention held April 24-27 in Baltimore, Md. The annual event, this year themed "Build Bigger, All Systems Go," celebrated the vital connection between the company's growing community of independent and group benefit associates and the provider lawyers who serve its membership base.

"What makes LegalShield truly unique in the marketplace is our provider law firm network," said Warren Schlichting, LegalShield's CEO. "Our provider lawyers are the backbone of our promise to help members navigate life's legal challenges with confidence."

The honorees were recognized for their outstanding commitment to member satisfaction, service excellence, and innovative legal solutions.

Award recipients include:

• Award of Excellence (Small Firm) - O'Koon Hintermeister, PLLC (Louisville, Ky., and Indianapolis, Ind.) for receiving the event's highest honor in the small firm category, demonstrating exceptional legal service delivery and member satisfaction.
• Award of Excellence (Large Firm) - Shimanovsky & Moscardini, LLP (Chicago, Ill.) for earning the event's highest honor among larger provider firms, recognizing their outstanding performance and commitment to LegalShield members.
• Outstanding Service Award - Lisle Rutledge, P.A. (Springdale, Ark.) for consistently delivering exceptional quality service and meeting or exceeding all service level standards established for provider law firms.
• Member's Choice Award - Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, PC (Shelton, Conn.) as the firm directly chosen by LegalShield members through satisfaction surveys and feedback, highlighting their superior client experience.
• Difference Maker Award - Madden & Associates, LLP (Rocklin, Calif.) for helping more members save or collect money than any other LegalShield provider firm, demonstrating tangible financial impact for those they serve.
• Met the Challenge Award - Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher (Lawrence, Kan.) for achieving the highest increase in member experience metrics combined with the highest percentage increase in service requests, showing remarkable improvement.
• National Plan Award - Wagner, Falconer & Judd, LTD (Minneapolis, Minn., with additional offices in Wis., Mont., and Vancouver, Canada) for providing the best overall service to LegalShield's largest clients in the employee benefits space.

LegalShield's network of provider law firms averages 22 years of professional experience and can provide legal guidance on a variety of areas of law including, but not limited to, family law, estate planning, financial matters, traffic violations, and consumer protection. Their partnership with LegalShield has transformed access to legal services, allowing over 4.5 million individuals to obtain quality legal counsel without facing traditional prohibitive hourly rates.

The Convention brought together thousands of Independent and Group Benefit Associates alongside provider lawyers from across the continent. Participants engaged in workshops and industry-focused keynotes. The "Build Bigger, All Systems Go" theme reflected the company's commitment to expanding affordable legal protection to more North American families and small businesses.

‍About LegalShield:

For more than 50 years, LegalShield has provided everyday Americans with easy and affordable access to legal advice, counsel, protection, and representation. Serving millions, LegalShield is one of the world's largest platforms for legal, identity, and reputation management services protecting individuals and businesses across North America. Founded in 1972, LegalShield, and its privacy management product, IDShield, has provided individuals, families, businesses, and employers with tools and services needed to affordably live a just and secure life. Through technology and innovation, LegalShield is disrupting the traditional legal system and transforming how and where people receive legal guidance and services, with access to hundreds of qualified, trusted attorneys and law firms. LegalShield and IDShield are products of Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. To learn more about LegalShield and IDShield, visit LegalShield.com and IDShield.com.

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