Attention Lawyers! Start blogging.

Blogging has become an essential part of marketing for businesses and professionals alike, including lawyers. Clients are more likely to search for legal services online, and a well-written blog can help lawyers establish their expertise, build trust with potential clients, and ultimately, land new clients. 

Establishing Expertise 

One of the primary benefits of blogging for lawyers is the opportunity to establish their expertise in a particular area of law. By writing about legal topics related to their practice area, lawyers can demonstrate their knowledge and experience to potential clients. This can help build trust and credibility with readers, who may be more likely to choose a lawyer who they perceive as an expert in their field. For example, a criminal defense attorney who regularly writes about criminal law and related topics can establish themselves as an authority in their field. This can help them attract clients who...

The world is evolving rapidly, and so is technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer in almost every industry, including the legal profession. At INGAGE, we are always looking for ways to improve results for our clients and have been utilizing AI in varied forms for many years. 

Many law firms are beginning to consider how to use AI to support their marketing strategies and improve their results. However, like any other technology, AI has its pros and cons. In this blog post, we'll explore the advantages and disadvantages of using AI for marketing your law firm.

Pros:

Personalization

AI technology can be used to personalize your marketing efforts. With AI, you can analyze data to understand your target audience better, their behavior, and preferences. You can use this information to tailor your marketing efforts to their needs as well as likes and dislikes, which can result in higher engagement and conversion rates.

Automation

AI can automate...

Legal advertising in the state of California can be tricky. Attorneys must learn about the laws and follow them explicitly to remain compliant. The State Bar of California sets the regulations and enforces them. A legal professional may be subject to disciplinary action if they violate these rules.

When You Can Pay for Someone to Recommend Your Law Firm

According to the State Bar of California rule 7.2 on advertising, there are specific situations where you can pay for someone to recommend your law firm and others where it is prohibited. Some cases where it is okay for you to pay to have someone recommend your law services include:

Legal Referral - Attorneys can pay standard charges to hire a firm that offers legal recommendations as part of their regular services. The legal referral service must operate within the State Bar of California’s Minimum Standards for a Lawyer Referral Service in California.

Paid Advertising - A lawyer can pay for legitimate advertising or...