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Martindale-Avvo, the leading online legal marketplace connecting consumers to attorneys, published its Understanding the Legal Consumer report<\/strong>, providing a data-backed look inside how consumers search for an attorney during the pandemic.<\/p>\n The report surveyed 3,027 respondents across the United States<\/span> and Canada<\/span> about the criteria that mattered most to them when choosing an attorney. The survey took place during the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine in the United States<\/span>, but also reflects responses pertaining to legal issues already underway or completed by that time.<\/p>\n Among the biggest takeaways from this year’s survey:<\/p>\n Top client needs<\/strong> <\/p>\n The top legal needs during the survey period, as reported by consumers, began with divorce and separation. Consumers also listed family planning and child custody as a top need, followed by personal injury, estate planning and landlord-tenant issues.<\/p>\n What influences a consumer’s hiring decision?<\/strong><\/p>\n Respondents surveyed said the responsiveness of a potential attorney was a major factor in their hiring decision. Cost was also named as a deciding factor, with the report finding that free consultations often increase the chances of an attorney being hired. Robust online reviews and client testimonials are also major areas consumers look at when deciding which attorney to hire.<\/p>\n About The Report About Martindale-Avvo Tags:<\/b> http:\/\/www.martindale-avvo.com<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
<\/strong>Martindale-Avvo surveyed legal consumers in the spring of 2020, gaining insight from 3,027 respondents across the United States<\/span> and Canada<\/span> about the criteria that mattered most to them when choosing an attorney. Data Collection Period: 5\/20\/20 to 6\/26\/20<\/span>. This is the second annual Understanding The Legal Consumer<\/em> report. This year it is under a new name; it was previously known as the Hiring an Attorney<\/em> report.<\/p>\n
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Martindale-Avvo, the leading online legal marketplace connecting consumers to attorneys, published its Understanding the Legal Consumer report, providing a data-backed look inside how consumers search for an attorney during the pandemic. The report surveyed 3,027 respondents across the United States and Canada about the criteria that mattered most to them when choosing an attorney. The survey took place during the … Continue reading Martindale-Avvo ‘Understanding the Legal Consumer’ Report Reveals How Consumers Hire Attorneys<\/span><\/a> Continue Reading