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Writing the Best Lawyer Bio

A well-written website bio is a critical piece of a powerful online resume.  Even the most highly referred prospective client is going to check you out online, and one of the best places to find information is on your law firm’s website.  It’s also understood that the attorney controls this information, so it better be good.  Below is a piece I put together for a presentation that provides tips and examples for writing the best narrative.

Remember:  A prospective client is initially interested in only one thing…

Are you the best lawyer to represent him or her today?

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Impactful bios start with who you are and what you do.  (But those openings really are telling the prospect what you can do for them.)  Examples…

Dale is a trial attorney with over 30 years of courtroom experience.

Karen represents small, medium and large businesses in complex real estate transactions.

Tom has earned a national reputation for producing strong results for clients in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.

For more than two decades, Jennifer has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with clients facing incredibly challenging circumstances.

Bill represents insurance companies and corporations in complex cases involving coverage limitations, errors and omissions, and third party liability.

Examples of ineffective opening bio statements…

Dan graduated from the Cumberland School of Law in 2000 and joined the firm shortly after.

Sue grew up in Philadelphia and earned her undergraduate degree in journalism from Penn State, before studying law at Rutgers.

Prior to joining the firm, Sam worked at a large Dallas law firm known for handling complex real estate deals.

Important items to cover in your bio…

  • „  Experience (two decades, more than 15 years)
  • „  Awards (AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, named to Georgia’s list of Legal Elites)
  • „  Dollar Figures (completed acquisitions totaling more than $16 million, recovered over $50M in compensation for clients)
  • „  Speaking Engagements (frequent speaker at national and local conferences)
  • „ Unique Knowledge (Prior to starting her career as a lawyer, Joan was a Registered Nurse for 8 years at the Emory University Health Care System.)
  • „  Approach (handles each case with incredible attention to detail)
  • „  Education (NEVER first… unless Harvard, Yale, Stanford.  A graduate of Harvard Law School, Reba works with…)
  • „  Clerking Experience
  • „  Significant Cases or Matters
  • „  Quote (what does helping clients mean to you)

Key Point:  Revisit your bio at least every 6 months.  It can always be improved and the chances are you have something significant to add.

Key Point II:  Keep in mind that sometimes a prospect must sell you to another person in their organization or family.  Make that task very easy for them.

Strong Bio Example:  http://algatlanta.com/our-team/pat-anagnostakis/

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