The legal industry has seen huge advances in recent years, with everything from global markets to remote counsel transforming the way that attorneys interact with clients. Unfortunately, however, many otherwise impressive law firms remain woefully in the past in terms of legal marketing and intake. Piles of paperwork are far too common, as are slow…Read More
Scams abound in today’s digital environment, but phishing remains one of the most devastating. The 2019 State of the Phish Report revealed that 83 percent of organizations suffered phishing attacks in 2018. This represents a notable increase from the 76 percent of respondents who endured such attacks the previous year. These attacks took several forms,…Read More
In the recent report, Hiring an Attorney 2019, Martindale-Avvo examined a number of factors about how legal consumers behave when it comes time to hire a lawyer. One of those factors includes what resources clients use to conduct research. While many start with referrals from friends and family to find an attorney, an equal number…Read More
Martindale-Hubbell is proud to announce that the following attorneys have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell AV PreeminentPeer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. Congratulations to: Albert B. McQueen of Wilson & McQueen, PLLC Alex Terry Wood of Starnes Davis Florie LLP Alexander J. Limontes of Law Office of…Read More
Working as a lawyer takes a lot of time and dedication. Yet, so many of us, despite our heavy workload, understand the importance of becoming involved in our community, charitable organizations, professional organizations, etc. This involvement provides many benefits such as social connections, networking opportunities, and professional development. Nonetheless, there are only so many hours…Read More
Every law firm needs new clients to survive and grow, and yours is no different. While there are plenty of online marketing methods available, none of them come close to the power of organic search. Ranking high in Google’s search rankings is vital to the growth and development of any modern law firm, and effective SEO…Read More
When prospective clients contact you, you probably don’t think much about how they decided to hire you. Even if their path to your practice seemed like a straight line — perhaps the result of a client referral — their consumer journey likely took a few detours before reaching your door. In a recent Martindale-Avvo study,…Read More
Attorneys’ Top Five Lead Follow Up Mistakes Your firm’s growth starts with turning consumers into active clients. Check yourself to see if you’re tripping up on any of these five common mistakes and correct them to increase your new client flow. Not following up immediately A lead’s shelf life is short, with a 10x decrease…Read More
Each day, more people are searching the internet for legal services using their voices, rather than tapping out searches on a keyboard. Voice search optimization is something your law firm needs to take seriously. Voice search is the use of devices that allow a user to search the web with voice commands. This could be…Read More
For years, the running joke with regard to automation was that robots would take over the world. And as you consider adding chat to your website, you might be thinking: do I go “bot” or do I use a live chat operator? Or would a blend of the two be the best for my website…Read More
