"For a fixed monthly fee you can get phone advice and discounted hourly rates with a lawyer at a law firm. But in buying a membership to one company, Pre-Paid Legal, you may end up selling it. Therein lies the tale of dreams made. For some, it's a dream lost."

Documents relating to a lawsuit instigated by PrePaid Legal against anonymous posters on a message board who, the company contends, communicated trade secrets.

Evaluates claims made by Pre-Paid Legal to recruit associates. Links to related sites.

Advice from the Better Business Bureau.

Message board discussing whether one should buy or sell stock in Pre-Paid Legal which trades on the New York Stock Exchange as PPD.