5 Steps to Have More Effective Consultations

A simple process to follow to increase your close rate on free consultations Not all Free consultations are created equal. While nearly every attorney on earth offers them as a marketing tool, attorneys vary greatly in their ability to effectively present their services and persuade potential clients to become paying clients. Some can close upwards…

Price Wars in the Bankruptcy Industry

How to win a market of competitive price wars Prices are important, but they aren’t everything. In the bankruptcy industry, however, prices are becoming the focus for attorneys and consumers to such an extent as to harm both consumers and attorneys in the process. Effects of lowering prices Many attorneys lower their prices dramatically to…

Are Legal Services a Commodity?

5 strategies you should pursue to avoid becoming a commodity A commodity is a mass-produced, unspecialized product, such as lumber, oil, or sugar. It is considered a good or service whose wide availability typically leads to smaller profit margins and diminishes the importance of factors other than price. If legal services become a commodity (which…

4 Ways to Market Your Law Firm Offline

Consider Using Billboards, Radio, TV, and Direct Mail While much advertising is shifting towards the Internet, there are still plenty of opportunities to reach out to your customers offline. CONSider using these mediums as you try and attract potential clients to use your services. 1. Direct Mail PROS: With direct mail, you can create or…

Understanding Your Competitive Environment

How to analyze your competition effectively Let’s face the tough truth: the bankruptcy attorney market is highly competitive. In most areas, competition is fierce as attorneys fight over market share for bankruptcy filings. How can you effectively compete? It all begins by gaining a comprehensive understanding of your competition. Specifically, here are some questions that…