none of the will-writing products is likely to entirely meet your needs.' It also found in some cases, the other non-will documents weren't specific enough or contained language that could potentially lead to an unintended result. The evaluation found that all three companies provided documents 'for a fraction of what you'd pay a lawyer.' The Consumer Reports review also said that 'sing any of the three services is generally better than drafting the documents yourself without legal training or not having them at all. The September 2012 issue of Consumer Reports magazine gave mixed reviews to the computer-aided legal forms generated by LegalZoom and two of its competitors, Nolo (formerly Nolo Press) and Rocket Lawyer. Similar lawsuits in other states were settled or dismissed. After an investigation by a special referee, the court determined that LegalZoom's practices 'do not constitute the unauthorized practice of law'. Reception īased on concerns that LegalZoom's services were a form of legal advice, the North Carolina State Bar issued a cease and desist order in 2008. In 2021, LegalZoom acquired Earth Class Mail. The acquired firm was Beaumont Legal, a 200-year-old firm in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England which describes itself as one of the largest conveyancers in the country. In 2015, LegalZoom announced they were to make their first UK acquisition. On FebruPermira announced that the deal was complete. On January 6, 2014, European private capital firm Permira announced its intent to acquire $200 million in the outstanding equity of LegalZoom and become its largest shareholder pending regulatory approval. In September 2012, LegalZoom formed a partnership with the United Kingdom-based legal services provider QualitySolicitors, as part of which the companies jointly offer online legal services in the United Kingdom including company formations and divorce documents. In 2011, Business Insider ranked LegalZoom 27th on its list of the world's most valuable startups, and in 2012, Fast Company ranked LegalZoom 26th on its list of the most innovative companies. LegalZoom was a nominee for the American Bar Association's 2005 Louis M. The company began offering legal service products to the public on March 12, 2001. Lee, Brian Liu, Edward Hartman, and Robert Shapiro.

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