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FindLaw to Provide Online Lawyer Directory in Nolo's Quicken WillMaker Plus 2004
Software Provides Seamless Access to West Legal Directory
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., December 30, 2003 - FindLaw, the most-visited legal Web site, today announced that Nolo, the leading provider of self-help legal books and software, has chosen FindLaw's lawyer directory - West Legal Directory® (http://lawyers.findlaw.com/) - as the exclusive lawyer directory in Nolo's Quicken® WillMaker® Plus 2004 software.
FindLaw is a Thomson (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) business, and its Web site is the online home of West Legal Directory, the largest online legal directory, with more than one million lawyers and legal professionals, searchable by lawyer name, firm name, practice area and location. West Legal Directory features detailed profiles of listed attorneys, listing their experience, credentials and contact information.
Quicken WillMaker Plus from Nolo lets users create estate-planning documents, including wills, living trusts, health-care directives, and powers of attorney. In addition, Quicken WillMaker Plus provides forms, authorizations and agreements for day-to-day legal matters, including key forms for taking care of children and older relatives.
By selecting "FindLaw's West Legal Directory" from the program's Online Resources tab, Quicken WillMaker Plus 2004 users looking for specific legal advice and additional legal help can easily find a local attorney to assist them with their estate planning needs.
"The integrated access to FindLaw's West Legal Directory in Quicken WillMaker Plus 2004 is a valuable enhancement for users who wish to consult a lawyer," said Sandy Coury, senior vice president of marketing and business development, Nolo.
"Whether writing a will or drafting an agreement for child or elder care, it's important that estate planning documents meet the specific needs of each person or family," said Stacy Stern, FindLaw vice president. "Providing easy access to FindLaw's West Legal Directory in Quicken WillMaker Plus 2004 will enable users to find attorneys in their area who can review the documents to ensure that they are complete, accurate and legally sound."
About FindLaw
FindLaw (www.findlaw.com) is the leading provider of online legal information and solutions for the legal community, businesses and individuals. The FindLaw Internet portal is the highest-trafficked legal Web site, according to leading independent Internet-traffic-monitoring services. The site provides comprehensive, plain-English legal information to businesses and individuals. These resources include West Legal Directory®, the Internet's largest directory of lawyers and legal professionals. FindLaw also offers comprehensive information, resources and services for law practice and legal career development, including free case law, an online career center, breaking legal news, newsletters, message boards, service directories, continuing legal education and legal search tools. In addition, FindLaw provides access to tools and services that help connect legal professionals with potential clients. FindLaw is a business with The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).
About The Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2002 revenues from continuing operations of $7.5 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, higher education, reference information, corporate training and assessment, scientific research and healthcare. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson has approximately 43,000 employees and provides services in approximately 130 countries. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).