About Pre-Paid Legal The Pre-Paid Legal Story Headquarters Board of Directors Home	Home | About Us | The Pre-Paid Legal Story | 1970 - 1979 1969 – July 11, 1969 1970-1979 - On August 8, 1972, Harland Stonecipher creates Pre-Paid Legal’s predecessor, The Sportsman’s Motor Club, offering legal expense reimbursement services as a motor service club. In 1974, Stonecipher speaks at the American Bar Association’s annual convention. Throughout much of the 70s, Pre-Paid Legal utilized the services of only three salesmen to solicit new members and service existing accounts. In 1978, Pre-Paid Legal stock is traded in the Oklahoma over-the-counter market. 1980 - 1989 1990 - 1999 2000 - Present Privacy Policy © Pre-Paid Legal Services^®, Inc.