TeamLegal Defense Plan

Facts About TeamLegal

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Any dues paying member of the Teamsters Union who works in law enforcement - such as Corrections, Dispatchers, Police, Deputy Sheriff.

WHAT DOES TeamLegal OFFER?
Nationwide legal assistance for civil and criminal incidents and preparation for Grand jury hearings. You are eligible for TeamLegal representation even when you are also defended by attorneys furnished by your employer.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
You can use an attorney of your choosing or select one from the TeamLegal network to represent you in both civil and criminal charges and trials arising from duty-related incidents. You can get representation for incidents that occur off-duty or at off-duty employment as long as the incident is duty related
You are covered at 100% regardless of final cost, when you use a Plan Attorney.

TeamLegal Covers…

Defense of criminal charges, including all hearings and appearances before any court of federal, state or local government.
Internal Affairs investigations which may lead to criminal or civil litigation.
Advice, consultation and preparation in Grand Jury hearings.
Defense in civil lawsuits.
Private investigator costs of up to $1,000.
$9,500 for pleadings and preparation for trial plus up to $700 per day (maximum $9,5000) for criminal charges even if your attorney is not a plan member.

COST:

Only $86.88 per year
just $7.24 per month!

Questions & Answers

On TeamLegal:

Q: Is TeamLegal a pre-paid plan?
A: NO, it is a Legal Defense Plan.

Q: Does TeamLegal protect us if we are off-duty / moonlighting?
A: YES, as long as you are acting in the capacity of a law enforcement officer.

Q: If I use a non-plan attorney, do I pay a deductible?
A: NO, TeamLegal gives first minute coverage. You do not pay any up-front costs or deductibles.

Q: Does TeamLegal contract paralegals?
A: NO, only with licensed attorneys.

Q: I was involved in an incident last year. If someone files a lawsuit now does TeamLegal cover me?
A: YES, as long as you don’t know about the suit when you became a member of TeamLegal.

Q: If I am being sued along with my employer, and my employer provides me with an attorney, will I be covered by TeamLegal?
A: YES, it is very important your rights are protected by an attorney who is not an employee of/or picked by your employer.

Q: Will I be covered if I am involved in more than one incident in a year that leads to criminal charges or a civil suit?
A: YES, TeamLegal covers you for each separate incident, as if it were the only incident.

Q: Do I have to use the same attorney for both criminal and civil cases?
A: NO, It’s up to you what attorney you want to use. Most criminal attorneys do not handle civil cases. YOU choose the attorney that you feel will best represent your interests in criminal or civil matters.
If your attorney is not a member of TeamLegal, you can receive up to $9,500 for legal fees.
If your attorney is a member of TeamLegal, you are covered at 100%, regardless of the final cost.

Q: Can my attorney join TeamLegal?
A: YES, by simply completing an attorney participant’s form.

TeamLegal
Defense Plan..
to Protect
and Serve
YOU!