SoftLayer is an amazing US host. They have a quality service, the support is great, and the price isn't bad, although they do have their 'premium'. I can't vouch for how they'd act with legal matters, but I'm sure the sales reps can give you a good idea.
Don't go with PRQ. I've had a server with them before, and their support is nonexistant, and the speeds are nothing amazing. We've once waiting 3 months for a RAM upgrade.
Leaseweb is good if you need a cheap, decent server. They stand up for their clients in legal matters, and the speeds are pretty good.
I've had dedicated servers with all of these hosts, and all my reviews are based on first hand experience.