LegalZoom

LegalZoom, founded on March 12, 2001, by Brian P. Y. Liu, Brian S. Lee, Edward R. Hartman, and Robert Shapiro, is an American legal technology company headquartered in Glendale, California. Its core mission is to democratize law by making legal services more accessible and affordable. LegalZoom offers a range of online legal services, including the creation of wills, living trusts, business formation documents, copyright registrations, and trademark applications. The company also provides attorney referrals and registered agent services, targeting individuals and small businesses across the United States.

Notable figures associated with LegalZoom include Jeffrey Stibel as chairman and Dan Wernikoff as CEO. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker LZ and becoming a component of the Russell 2000 index. In 2023, LegalZoom reported revenues of $661 million and a net income of $13.9 million. Its impact lies in simplifying the legal process for millions of customers, thereby fostering greater access to legal assistance and contributing to the growth of the legal tech industry.