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Legal Guidance Without Hourly Attorney Fees
Hourly attorney billing is appropriate when you need professional representation or individualized legal advice, but many people first need help understanding the problem itself. LegalWhat is designed to provide that earlier layer of legal information and research at a predictable monthly price.
Start with orientation
Before deciding what to file or whom to hire, many people need to understand what area of law is involved, which jurisdiction controls, what deadlines may matter, and what documents should be gathered.
Use technology for the repeatable work
Research organization, document summarization, issue spotting, timeline building, and first-draft document preparation can often be handled more efficiently with technology, leaving professional judgment for the situations that actually require it.
Keep the limits visible
Cost savings should not come from pretending a platform is a law firm. LegalWhat identifies itself as a legal-information and research tool and encourages professional review when representation, privilege, strategy, or high-stakes judgment is required.
Predictable access
The current offer is a 3-day free trial followed by $19.99/month for full access, rather than a new hourly charge every time you need to ask another question or continue the same matter.
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Reviewed/updated October 2, 2026. LegalWhat provides legal information and research assistance, not legal representation. Verify current law, deadlines, rules, and filing requirements before acting.