Marketing For Law Firms Via Attorney-Client Matching Services - Part II
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Marketing for Law Firms through Attorney-Client Matching Services ?" Part II
Overview
In this article, we delve further into attorney-client matching services, exploring their advantages, costs, risks, and potential returns. We'll also discuss their ethical implications and effectiveness as a marketing tool for law firms, building on the foundation laid in Part I.
Evaluating Attorney-Client Matching Services
Here are my key takeaways regarding attorney-client matching services as a marketing strategy:
1. Quick Results: This method can deliver immediate business that you might not attain through other means. While investing in personal internet marketing strategies is beneficial in the long run, these matching services provide a quicker alternative. They can be a helpful complement while you build your own marketing systems.
2. Lack of Ownership: When you use these services, you’re essentially “renting” their approach rather than owning the marketing method outright. Developing your own online presence could create a long-term asset and reduce dependence on external referrals. Nonetheless, these services remain a valuable option before establishing your own systems.
3. Ideal Candidates:
- Those needing an immediate influx of clients.
- Attorneys preferring to outsource their marketing to avoid handling it directly.
- Firms currently using ineffective marketing methods that wish to switch to a more fruitful option.
- Partner-level attorneys with skilled associates capable of handling these referrals.
4. Who Should Avoid This Method:
- Individuals unable to consistently manage incoming referrals.
- Attorneys lacking effective client engagement skills. Coaching is available to help improve these skills.
- Practitioners in areas with low referral volume, such as rural communities or certain legal specializations.
5. Concerns: While previous issues with services like LegalMatch and CasePost have been mostly addressed, it’s important to research and consider any past concerns seriously.
6. Service Recommendations:
- LegalMatch: With more resources and experience, LegalMatch appears to offer a broader and potentially more effective service. They provide support to enhance your client conversion skills if needed.
- LegalFish: Offers a less expensive and lower-risk entry into attorney-client matching. It's suitable for those unsure about committing to this marketing strategy.
7. Negotiation Tips: Membership terms and fees can often be negotiated. Aim for a mutually beneficial agreement, and seek references from current members whenever possible.
8. Lawyers.com: Currently, I wouldn’t recommend using Lawyers.com due to the lack of guaranteed results and significant costs. However, if you already have a listing that proves beneficial, it might be worth the additional investment.
9. LegalConnection: This service lacks guarantees, making it hard to recommend over more established options.
In summary, while attorney-client matching services have their pros and cons, they can be a beneficial part of your law firm's marketing strategy, particularly if your immediate goal is to secure more clients quickly.
You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: Marketing For Law Firms Via Attorney-Client Matching Services - Part II.
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