Comments on: ABA Technology Survey on Lawyer Websites

By: Secrets to Promoting Your Legal Blog or Website

Secrets to Promoting Your Legal Blog or Website — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:45:07 +0000

[...] law firms are putting up websites simply because it has started seeming strange not to have one. According to the American Bar Association’s 2010 Legal Technology Survey, 84 percent of member attorneys work for firms that have websites. It’s especially likely for the [...]

By: Joseph

Joseph — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:16:55 +0000

There is no denying Kent’s point; however, I am not sure the other 48% are so fortunate. When dealing with savvy clients, it has been easier for them to refer new clients because our site provided a quick profile. Even current clients like to look at our websites for updated information.

There is a stigma that if you are not having a site designed by a professional organization, then it won’t be good. Some also only look at the initial outlay and not long-term gains.

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Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:27:57 +0000

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By: Kent Winward

Kent Winward — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:44:02 +0000

Robert,

As one of those in the small firm (2 lawyers) who doesn’t have a web site, my reasons are a little more than complicated than I don’t have time. We may spend our time on computers, thus the commenting on your blog, but clients are looking for someone to solve their legal problems, even when they type into Google.

A small firm or solo practice with great word of mouth within the community isn’t going to need a website. Most legal niches are small enough that everyone knows who the great divorce attorney, criminal defense attorney, or bankruptcy attorney is in a given geographic area.

The best advertising for the foreseeable future (and the past) will continue to be word of mouth for great services provided.

By: Kelly Spradley

Kelly Spradley — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:11:24 +0000

Robert,
Thank you for publishing the latest stats. It is hard to believe that the percentage of solos owning a website has not changed for several years. The biggest impediment I see is lack of time. Since solos are typically doing much more than practicing law, they have trouble making the time to create a website. That being said, they are going to have to make the time. Google says that 82% of people search online for local businesses, and that is only going to continue to grow. A law office without a website will be overlooked in favor of one that has a website.

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:30:25 +0000

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Bob Ambrogi, Bob Ambrogi, Robert Richards, Toby Brown, Mike Monahan and others. Mike Monahan said: RT @bobambrogi: Another post on the ABA Legal Technology Survey. This time, its findings on lawyer websites: http://twurl.nl/1xgyz3 [...]