Tracing LegalZoom: origins, pivots and the move into online legal services and business formation
LegalZoom was founded in 2001 by entrepreneurs including Brian Lee, Brian Liu, Edward Hartman and attorney Robert Shapiro, aiming to make common legal documents and business-formation tasks accessible online. In 2026 LegalZoom provides technology-enabled legal and compliance services for individuals and small businesses, especially around starting and maintaining companies.
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