Law Firm Marketing

Law Firm Marketing


In a crowded legal marketplace, simply being an excellent lawyer is no longer a viable client acquisition model. Word-of-mouth will always be a cornerstone of our profession, but relying on it exclusively creates a feast-or-famine revenue cycle that forces equity partners onto a stressful business development treadmill.

If you are ready to transition away from passive visibility and start building an intentional, scalable client acquisition engine completely on your own terms, explore our complete, interactive master handbook: Marketing for Law Firms: The Modern Partner’s Blueprint.

For targeted strategies, local search optimization toolkits, and curated expert columns, browse our deep-dive archives directly below.


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Running a Client Team

Sally Schmidt: Much has been written and said about the value of forming client teams, but not all lawyers understand what that actually means.

Sally J. Schmidt - June 30, 2026
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The First 30 Seconds of a Cold Legal Intake Call: A Script Breakdown

You have about 30 seconds to prove callers reached the right lawyer before they hang up and call the next firm. Connor Gallic breaks down the intake script that gets callers to convert.

Connor Gallic - June 23, 2026
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Social Media for Law Firms: Still Driving Clients to Law Firms in 2026

Annette Choti | In 2026, social media is still one of the most effective tools you can use to build credibility and attract new clients. Here's how to make the most of the top platforms.

Annette Choti - June 16, 2026
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Seize the Scaffolding: Why Law Firm Growth Still Depends on Getting the Basics Right

Zena Applebaum | There's a growing gap between what law firms expect their tech, including AI, to deliver and what their MarTech infrastructure can support.

Zena Applebaum - June 16, 2026
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Why Legal Demand Is Unpredictable — and How It Affects Business Development for Lawyers

Jay Harrington | Many lawyers pursue work more aggressively when business is slow, but let efforts fade when they get busy. The problem is that legal demand does not arrive on your schedule.

Jay Harrington - June 15, 2026
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Books Every Lawyer Must Read Before Opening a Law Firm

Thinking about hanging your own shingle? Ruth Carter shares her top four must-read books for launching a modern law firm, plus 20 more recommendations from lawyers around the web.

Ruth Carter - June 12, 2026
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PPC for Lawyers: 10 Tips to Attract More Clients in 2026

Sasha Berson | You might have heard horror stories, or lost money with previous PPC campaigns. These 10 strategies will help you understand how to succeed.

Sasha Berson - June 10, 2026
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Rewarding Your Referral Sources

You can do plenty of things to stay in the good graces of your referral sources, even if you can't always refer back work. Here are a few good ideas from law firm business development expert Sally Schmidt.

Sally J. Schmidt - June 8, 2026
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Video Marketing for Lawyers: Best Practices for Winning New Clients

Of all the digital assets in a modern firm's growth toolkit, video marketing for lawyers remains the most engaging medium available—and the single best way to project baseline professionalism and deep competence to a skeptical audience.

John Butterworth - June 4, 2026
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Developing a ‘What’s Next’ Mindset Can Help You Build Business

Tea Hoffmann: Here's how developing a what's next mindset and following up can lead to more business for your law practice.

Tea Hoffmann - June 2, 2026
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