To understand how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the legal system, we surveyed attorneys and laypeople looking for legal help. Here’s what we found, and what we think lawyers should do for commercial success in a new era. 1. Embrace Virtual Communication2. Secure Your Workspaces3. Streamline Your Practice4. Pivot Your Practice5. Establish a Strong Online…Read More
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The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) partnered with Avvo to analyze 2,232 reviews from registered Avvo consumers to determine what clients want from their attorneys. The resulting 32-page report, Think Like a Client published today, gives attorneys a thorough understanding of what clients want and expect from them. The report,…Read More
What do prospective clients value in an attorney? Are they more interested in your online reviews or your fee schedule? How quickly do they make the decision to hire an attorney and how much do they expect to pay for the resolution of their legal matter? Our report, “Hiring an Attorney 2019,” delves into the…Read More
Most businesses consider customer satisfaction to be a top priority. Impressing legal consumers, however, is uniquely challenging. People consider hiring an attorney when things could go wrong, are about to go wrong, or have already gone wrong. This means legal consumers often form their opinions while they are under stress. How can you use this…Read More
There is no denying that significant changes are occurring on the legal landscape. From online review sites and forums to on-demand Q&A and instant chat, the digital revolution has taken legal by storm. Attorneys that haven’t figured out how to adapt to the changing demands of consumers are being left in the dust. The whitepaper Sink or swim: How to adapt to the New Legal Consumer takes a deeper look at the behaviors that drive the New Legal Consumer.
Numbering 75.4 million, millennials are the largest generational cohort in the U.S., representing about $1.3 trillion in annual buying power. Over 85% own smartphones; 39% of them interact with their phones more than they do actual people. They do almost everything online, including searching for an attorney. How do millennials interact with legal issues? How…Read More
What do we actually know about how people choose and, ultimately, hire an attorney? This was the fundamental question we asked ourselves when we set forth to make a journey map of the consumer’s experience. Download our 8-page guide now to learn how you, the attorney or legal marketer, can use this information to grow…Read More
Your Avvo profile is key to attracting new clients. In a 2017 survey of over 500 visitors to Avvo, people weighed in on which information factors into their decision to hire. Out of 12 options, these are the four that mattered most. What DO legal consumers look for when viewing your Avvo profile? Find out…Read More
Managing a successful law firm is like running any other successful business. It takes talent, hard work, a steady stream of clients, and—most importantly—the willingness and ability to adapt and change with consumer trends. And while many people might say legal innovation and new ideas are in short supply, or perhaps not even necessary, many…Read More
If lawyers can gain their client’s trust, they can win their business. Luckily, thanks to technology and a swath of online tools, earning trust and providing a better overall client experience is as simple as ever. All it takes is a little effort, and for lawyers to think of clients like any other consumer. Avvo…Read More