The Podcast for Law Firms
Intake woes got your law firm down? Nick Werker, Answering Legal's Marketing Director, has you covered. He sits down with Tanner Jones on this week's episode of our LAWsome podcast to discuss legal intake issues you may not know your firm has and how to fix them.
Nick chats about common intake challenges law firms face—like inconsistent processes, a lack of clarity around who’s handling calls, and intake questions that drag on and lose potential clients’ interest.
He shares advice on streamlining intake so you can best connect with clients from their first contact with you, and emphasizes that firms that do not adapt to creating video content will be left behind.
Connect with Nick on his LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-werker/ and by visiting www.answeringlegal.com
TLDR:
Legal intake is your law firm’s first impression–it’s crucial to get it right.
Streamlining the intake process will help turn your leads into clients.
Video content is a must for law firm marketing strategies.
LAWsome host Tanner Jones speaks with Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, founder of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group - Gore LLC about developing a personal brand that resonates with your audience. She also details how to make your videos feel more personal.
Jennifer discusses the necessity of a growth mindset in the legal field and how to leverage personal branding alongside your law firm’s brand. She shares critical decisions that helped shape her journey of personal and professional growth.
Connect with Jennifer on her LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/atlinjurylawgroup/ and by visiting https://atlinjurylawgroup.com/
TLDR:
Social media can open up unexpected opportunities for business growth
Leadership development is crucial for business success
Personal branding is about being vulnerable and true to yourself
Law Tigers’ Senior Vice President of Growth and Business Development, Dave Thomas joins us in this LAWsome episode. Listen in as Dave and Tanner discuss diversifying marketing strategies, brand awareness, measuring results, and finding the right balance for your law firm.
Many law firms struggle with the mindset that marketing is an expense that should yield immediate results. Explore the importance of viewing marketing as a scalable investment that can be perfected over time.
Learn how working with a marketing agency can help law firms assess their current strategies and build comprehensive plans for the future. Dave discusses traditional mass media marketing as well as the importance of grassroots marketing techniques. Learn how to track your results and build follow ups into your process.
Dave also speaks on being strategic in not only your placements of advertising, but media buying topics like the time of year you purchase billboards.
Connect with Dave on his LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-l-thomas-mba-715b2921/ and by visiting https://lawtigers.com/
You can also catch him at the Motorcycle Accident Summit that's taking place next year, March 5th through the 7th at the Conrad Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The summit is run in tandem with National Trial Lawyers.
TLDR:
Partnering with a marketing agency can help law firms refine strategies and create comprehensive marketing plans.
Grassroots and traditional mass media marketing play key roles in a firm's overall strategy.
Tracking results is essential for success.
In our latest episode, LAWsome host Tanner Jones sits down with the Co-Founder of Juvo Leads, Ted DeBettencourt. Ted's background in marketing and product development has led him to creating innovative solutions for lead conversion and tracking.
Tanner and Ted discuss conversion elements, tracking methodologies, demographic trends for communication, and the debate between automation and human interaction.
Ted dishes out advice on the importance of speedy responses for chat inquiries, phone calls, and form submissions your law firm receives. He also touches on which questions are the right questions to ask potential clients, and highlights that firms do not want to make people feel like they are only asking “gimme questions.”
Connect with Ted on his LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoremdebettencourt/ and by visiting https://juvoleads.com/
TLDR:
Learn how to show trust and demonstrate the ability to solve your potential client’s problem.
Is your intake team asking the right questions?
How does AI technology fit into the intake process?
Setting money on fire is easier than you think it is when it comes to SEO. That’s why it’s crucial to understand key performance indicators for SEO success.
Matt Wetherington, Owner of Wetherington Law Firm, shares his passion for SEO with LAWsome host, Tanner Jones.
In this episode, the pair discuss Matt’s predictions on how SEO will evolve, budgeting, vetting SEO companies, and understanding their bandwidth. Matt speaks on how the volume of competition in your local area can help you determine what impressive metrics for your SEO campaign may look like and more.
You can connect with Matt by checking out his LinkedIn profile here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/getthew/
TLDR: Learn how to measure your SEO campaign success in this episode.
Is personal injury too broad of a niche?
In this episode of LAWsome, Tanner Jones and Rankings.io CEO, Chris Dreyer, drill down on how to set your personal injury law firm apart in an oversaturated market.
Learn about the art of narrowing the case types your law firm takes on without shrinking your audience size too much.
You can connect with Chris on Rankings.io or by checking out his LinkedIn profile here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdreyerco/
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TLDR:
Personal Injury Law is a broad spectrum. It’s important to maintain a marketing presence for general PI, but focusing on a specific niche can also help your law firm stand out to potential clients.
Kerry Barrett, an on-camera coach, shares insights on mastering on-camera presence for lawyers. She emphasizes the importance of balancing content and delivery, as well as the power of storytelling and credibility. Barrett discusses how lawyers can leverage video content to highlight their expertise and thought leadership. She also addresses the need for lawyers to adopt a performance mindset and overcome misconceptions about on-camera presence. Barrett provides practical suggestions for lawyers to improve their on-camera skills, such as practicing in front of a camera and focusing on one skill at a time. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of energy and engagement in on-camera communication.
Key Takeaways:
Balancing content and delivery is crucial for effective on-camera presence.
Storytelling and credibility are powerful tools for lawyers to engage their audience.
Lawyers can leverage video content to highlight their expertise and thought leadership.
Adopting a performance mindset and overcoming misconceptions about on-camera presence are essential for success.
Practical suggestions for improving on-camera skills include practicing in front of a camera and focusing on one skill at a time.
Energy and engagement are key factors in effective on-camera communication.
Timestamps:
00:01 - Introduction to Kerry Barrett
04:10 - The power of storytelling and credibility
08:18 - Adopting a performance mindset
14:47 - Practical suggestions for improving on-camera skills
28:31 - The importance of energy and engagement
35:46 - Conclusion
Best way to contact Kerry:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrybarrett
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(800) 872-6590
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Do you want to find ways to connect with other lawyers whose practice areas align with your cross-referrals? This podcast is for you:
To keep up with issues, trends, and problems in their clients' industries
To meet and interact with current clients, former clients, potential new clients, and referral sources
To connect with other lawyers whose practice areas align with theirs for cross-referrals
To earn continuing legal education (CLE) credits
To get away from the office and de-stress
Exploring how AI is reshaping law practice, from case management to ethical challenges.
Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs.
In this episode, Tanner Jones interviews Tom Askeroth, a trial lawyer specializing in workers' compensation and personal injury, about the intersection of technology and law. They discuss how AI is transforming the legal landscape and the ethical considerations that come with it. Tom highlights how AI tools aid in case management, litigation, and the analysis of complex documents like scientific articles and public records. He emphasizes the need for attorneys to stay current with AI advancements to enhance their practices and remain competitive. The conversation also covers the potential risks of automation in areas such as document review and legal research, while stressing the importance of interpersonal skills and ethical considerations in using AI. Tom advocates for attorneys to develop their understanding and proficiency in AI to navigate the changing landscape effectively and ethically.
Key Takeaways:
AI is a transformative force reshaping the legal landscape, and it is important for legal professionals to stay informed about its potential applications.
Integrating AI into legal practices can help level the playing field for underdogs in the legal system, such as injured workers and victims.
AI tools like ChatGPT can assist attorneys in understanding scientific and medical articles, summarizing reports, spotting inconsistencies in records, and analyzing public record information.
Staying abreast of the latest developments in AI is crucial to fully leverage its capabilities and explore new possibilities in the legal field. Artificial intelligence is set to disrupt the legal field, particularly in areas such as document review, contract drafting, and legal research.
Attorneys should stay updated on the latest developments in AI and understand the ethical guidelines and privacy concerns associated with using AI tools.
AI can be a valuable tool for attorneys, streamlining processes and leveling the playing field.
Attorneys should focus on developing interpersonal skills and client-facing practice areas, as clients will always want to have a human attorney to talk to.
Resistance to technology and a limited understanding of its potential can hinder law firm operations, so it is crucial for attorneys to embrace and train themselves in AI.
Timestamps:
00:01 - Introduction: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Law
02:34 - Tom’s Journey: Integrating AI into Legal Practice
08:48 - AI Tools for Understanding and Analyzing Legal Documents
11:54 - Exploring the Possibilities: Leveraging AI in Different Areas
21:57 - The Disruption of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Field
24:05 - Areas of Law at Risk of Automation
27:49 - The Value of AI as a Tool for Attorneys
30:11 - Understanding the Ethical Guidelines and Privacy Concerns of AI
35:31 - Embracing and Training in AI for Law Firm Operations
Best way to contact Tom:
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Balancing Work and Life in Law
Law Firm Marketing Agency Services
Consultwebs
8601 Six Forks Rd #400, Raleigh, NC 27615
(800) 872-6590
https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13646648339910389351
Do you want to find ways to connect with other lawyers whose practice areas align with your cross-referrals? This podcast is for you:
To keep up with issues, trends, and problems in their clients' industries
To meet and interact with current clients, former clients, potential new clients, and referral sources
To connect with other lawyers whose practice areas align with theirs for cross-referrals
To earn continuing legal education (CLE) credits
To get away from the office and de-stress
Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs.
In this episode of the podcast, Tanner Jones sits down with Luis A. Sosa, a personal injury attorney renowned for his expertise in optimizing workers' compensation claims. They dive into the critical aspects of streamlining the intake process at personal injury law firms and discuss the strategic use of digital marketing to attract the right clients. Luis shares invaluable insights into the challenges law firms face with workers' compensation cases and highlights effective strategies for building client trust through direct attorney involvement in intake processes.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding both workers' compensation and personal injury law is crucial for optimizing workers' compensation cases.
Law firms face significant challenges due to the complex nature of workers' compensation law, necessitating dedicated teams.
Direct involvement of attorneys in the intake process fosters trust with potential clients, enhancing conversion rates.
Effective digital marketing and targeted advertising are key in attracting the right clients for workers' compensation cases.
Law firms can set up processes to receive referrals by targeting injury cases that may have a workers' compensation component.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and background of Luis A. Sosa
01:36 - Discussing key factors for optimizing workers' compensation claims
05:22 - Strategies for streamlining the intake process at personal injury law firms
08:54 - The role of digital marketing in attracting workers' compensation clients
Best way to contact Luis:
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Consultwebs
8601 Six Forks Rd #400, Raleigh, NC 27615
(800) 872-6590
Exploring AI’s Role in Legal Research, Data Analysis, and Client Management
Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs.
In this episode, he is joined by Karl Seelbach, an attorney, founder of Skribe.ai, and expert in legal marketing. They discuss the evolution of AI in the legal field and how AI tools have transformed legal research, data analysis, and legal marketing. Karl shares his experiences with different AI tools and the challenges of implementing them. They also explore the role of AI in decision-making, client management, and running a law firm. Karl provides insights on how to get started with AI in the legal field and emphasizes the importance of testing and evaluating different tools.
Key Takeaways:
AI tools have revolutionized legal research, enhancing efficiency and enabling natural language interactions with software.
Implementing AI tools in the legal field can present challenges, such as choosing the right tool and addressing risks like hallucinations.
AI can assist in decision-making by analyzing large data sets, spotting inconsistencies, and assessing exposure or potential jury verdicts.
AI tech can also be leveraged to improve client management, from intake processes to chatbots and AI-powered phone support.
Staying ahead in the legal tech space required resting and evaluating different AI solutions, considering cost-benefit analysis, and attending legal tech conferences.
Timestamps:
00:01 - Introduction to Karl Seelbach
01:45 - Evolution of AI in Legal Research
03:49 - Challenges of Implementing AI in Legal Research
04:10 - Leveraging AI Tools for Legal Research
08:10 - AI in Data Analysis and Case Evaluation
11:26 - Using AI for Assessing Jury Verdicts and Risk
12:07 - Starting with AI in Legal Practices
14:15 - AI in Medical Record Analysis
15:15 - AI in Client Management and Intake
18:22 - The Future of AI in Legal Marketing
19:14 - Ethical Considerations and Deep Fakes
21:35 - Introducing Scribd AI
22:43 - Speed and Efficiency in Legal Practices
25:25 - Staying Ahead with Legal Tech
27:20 - Final Thoughts and Advice
Best way to contact Karl:
Tweetables and Quotes:
“If you’re not online, you’re invisible to potential clients. A strong digital presence is no longer optional, it’s essential.” @consultwebs
“ SEO is about making sure your law firm is found by those who need your services. It’s about visibility and relevance.” @consultwebs
“Content marketing is about providing value. If you can educate and inform your audience, you’ll build trust and credibility.” @consultwebs
“Social media is a powerful tool for law firms. It allows you to engage with your audience and build relationships.” @consultwebs
“PPC advertising can be a game-changer for law firms. It’s about reaching the right people at the right time.” @consultwebs
Do you want to find ways to connect with other lawyers whose practice areas align with your cross-referrals? This podcast is for you:
To keep up with issues, trends, and problems in their clients' industries
To meet and interact with current clients, former clients, potential new clients, and referral sources
To connect with other lawyers whose practice areas align with theirs for cross-referrals
To earn continuing legal education (CLE) credits
To get away from the office and de-stress
Subscribe to LAWsome by Consultwebs on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
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Digital marketing Case studies for Law firms
Marketing Resources for Lawyers
Consultwebs
8601 Six Forks Rd #400
Raleigh, NC 27615
(800) 872-6590
Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs.
In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Janet Falk, the Public Relations and Marketing Communications Professional at Falk Communications and Research.
Janet has over three decades of experience in her field. Her expertise spans various domains, including law firms, Wall Street, and the business and nonprofit sectors.
With her strategic insights, Janet offers guidance to attorneys, business owners, and consultants, focusing on achieving media coverage and boosting revenue growth.
Join us for an insightful session as Janet walks us through 'The Top 25 Tips to Prepare for Your Next Conference’ Janet will draw from her years of expertise and best insights as a Public Relations and Marketing Communications Professional.
Key Takeaways:
00:26 - Introduction
00:27 - Journey as a Public Relations and Marketing Communications Professional
1:39 - Why attending conferences is important for lawyers
7:43 - Effective pre-conference strategy for lawyers
13:11 - The best form of outreach (method to connect) with a conference speaker/attendees
29: 20 - Final thoughts
Best way to contact Janet Falk:
Discover More About the Podcast and Consultwebs:
Subscribe to the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
Visit the LAWsome website.
Follow Consultwebs on social for legal marketing updates:
Learn more about Consultwebs at the links below.
Balancing Work and Life in Law
Law Firm Marketing Agency Services
Consultwebs
8601 Six Forks Rd #400, Raleigh, NC 27615
(800) 872-6590
https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13646648339910389351
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