Nolo
Giving everyday people the tools to solve their legal issues since 1971

Nolo is a legal self-help platform that provides a free library of plain-English legal articles, DIY legal books, forms, and software. It also offers a lawyer directory to connect users with local attorneys for professional help. The platform targets everyday consumers who want to understand and manage their legal issues without always hiring a lawyer.
Nolo provides free legal articles, DIY books, downloadable software, and legal forms, plus a directory to find local attorneys when professional help is needed.
everyday people seeking affordable legal information and DIY legal tools
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Company
- Nolo Press
- Launched
- 1971
Founders
- Charles Sherman
- Ralph Warner
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