LegalMatch in the News
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Family Law
"According to the LegalMatch law library, a child custody dispute
can cost anywhere between $3,000 and $40,000, depending on the
nature of the dispute."
"Divorce, custody, alimony – all of these require legal counsel, yet
often women have no idea where to find it because they lack the
networks through which to seek a referral. One solution is
LegalMatch.com, an Internet attorney-client matchmaker."
"After all, divorces, prenuptial agreements and annulments
historically spike around Valentine's Day — 36%, 28% and 21%
respectively in 2005, according to LegalMatch.com — so why not
archly acknowledge the holiday's less-romantic side with a T-shirt
that proclaims 'Cupid can't aim'?"
"When relationships go south, thousands of people go to
LegalMatch.com, an Internet legal-matching service. The
San-Francisco-based company said the number of people looking for
attorneys to help with divorces and annulments shoots up around
Valentine's Day."
"There's a huge increase in divorces around Valentine's Day,' said
Ken LaMance, corporate counsel for LegalMatch, an attorney-client
matching service."
"LegalMatch has seen the number of divorce filings around
Valentine's Day increase every year since 2003. In 2010, the number
of filings before Valentine's Day jumped 12%. In 2009 that number
was 18%."
"Ken LaMance of the online lawyer referral service LegalMatch.com
calls this the 'Valentine Effect,' prompting an abnormal rise in
divorce cases around Feb. 14."
"LegalMatch has noticed a surge in calls to lawyers after other
holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas (both for domestic
abuse cases) and July 4 (drunk driving arrests.)"
"LegalMatch, a San Francisco-based Internet company that matches
clients to attorneys, has coined the term the "Valentine's Effect"
in order to describe the surge in requests for divorce attorneys
that are made about two weeks prior to Valentine's Day each year."
Criminal Law
From his experience in the Trayvon Martin case, it's clear that
Zimmerman knew his 911 call would be both a powerful evidentiary and
public relations tool, says Ken LaMance of San Francisco, general
counsel for LegalMatch.com.
''So it's almost as if he's making a statement about the case
beforehand — especially if he's not planning on testifying in the
future'' says LaMance. ''It allows him to speak without the fear of
cross-examination. So if he can get his side out, and in a clear
way, he never has to face the other side asking him questions or
follow-ups.''
But LaMance says it's also safe to assume that Scheibe knew any
allegations she made against her infamous boyfriend would
immediately go viral — as would her 911 recording.
The nanny-cam — friend or foe?
"According to LegalMatch, recording a video is legal but it is
illegal in Pennsylvania to record someone’s voice without their
knowledge and permission."
"If you know a woman who may be battered, tell her about LegalMatch,
a free online resource that helps connect women [and men] with links
to legal resources and information, as well as access to a network
of thousands of attorneys."
"The legal advice Web site LegalMatch.com provides these guidelines
as a way to approximate whether you are approaching the DUI
impairment threshold…"
"As the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression continues,
LegalMatch predicts that domestic violence will tick upward this
year."
"LegalMatch.com… reports divorce filings down 16% from last year,
(which may be attributed to) not wanting to take on the individual
financial responsibility of a divorce."
"LegalMatch, an online resource that connects attorneys with people
who need them, reports a nearly 20 percent increase in domestic
violence cases in the weeks since Valentine’s Day."
Real Estate Law
Alderman hits fast-track rezones
"Setback ordinances, according to the LegalMatch Law Library, 'are
property laws governing property lines and boundaries. A setback is
the minimum distance from a property line that a building can be
built.'"
"Brokers and agents who find themselves in need of legal counsel,
but who don't have easy access to an attorney, may want to go to
LegalMatch.com. a national network of lawyers who collectively have
a huge array of specialties."
"Sited most frequently by LegalMatch users as the time when they
would consider hiring legal representation is when they are buying
or selling a property. And why not? Real estate deals certainly can
be tricky."
Business Law
The Jones Act is an historic piece of federal maritime legislation
that improved health, safety and employment conditions for merchant
marines. LegalMatch.com said the act also "requires ships traveling
between United States ports to be constructed by United States
companies and owned by a United States company or citizen. Members
of the ships’ crews must be United States citizens or legal aliens."
Xbox One and the first-sale doctrine: there is no silver bullet
for protecting used games
“The consumer has a right to wholly re-sell what they own without
paying any sort of fee, licensing or otherwise, to the original
company… and the second-hand buyer can buy without needing to pay a
separate fee to the original seller,” said Ken Lamance
"With passage of Nevada’s new legislation, “the U.S. online gambling
industry has been reborn,” said Ken LaMance, attorney and managing
editor for the LegalMatch Law Library."
"A good business attorney will bring to light a lot of the risks in
your company's formation and in your contracts with employees,
customers, and vendors. These are risks most business people
overlook because they are, quite rightly, focused on the success of
their business, not its potential failure."
"The majority of the customers at LegalMatch are individuals, but
about 10 percent are small businesses"
"In the past I have spent days locating legal services tailored to
my specific needs. LegalMatch allowed me to satisfy these needs with
a lawyer interested in supporting my level of business."
Employment Law
"An April 25, 2018 post on "Love Contracts by LegalMatch.com,
explains that "a love contract is a contract signed by two employees
in a romantic relationship in the same company... The policies exist
to prevent sexual harassment suits filed against the company."
"LegalMatch, an online service that matches clients to lawyers,
logged a 32 percent increase in wrongful termination cases and a 34
percent rise in employment discrimination cases in California from
2007 to 2008."
Bust Is a Boom for Employment Lawyers
"Comparing December 2008 to the previous year, LegalMatch saw 38
percent more referrals for employment discrimination, 36 percent
more inquiries alleging wrongful termination, 26 percent more
wage-and-overtime cases, and 17 percent more pension or benefit
disputes."
Online Legal Matching
"The FTC said that the Internet-based client/attorney matching
services (like LegalMatch) have the potential to lower consumer
costs of obtaining information about the price and quality of legal
services, which is likely to lead to more intense competition among
attorneys, ultimately benefiting Texas consumers."
"Through Google I discovered several online client/lawyer-matching
services. I preferred Legalmatch.com -- it's free, fast, easy to use
and protects your privacy. You create a case presentation by
answering questions just as a lawyer would during an initial
consultation."
"Many key states have addressed this issue of ethics directly, an
action precipitated by the industry and, specifically, by
LegalMatch, which also was instrumental in spearheading the recent
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finding on online legal matching."
Attorney-Client Matchmakers
"Though attorney feedback about these new services indicates that
many are still a work in progress, earlier lawyer-matching
startups—such as LegalMatch.com, AttorneyPages.com, and
RocketLawyer.com—have managed to climb in the Alexa rankings."
"Lawyers can pay a fee to participate in an online service (like
LegalMatch) that matches subscribing lawyers with potential clients,
as long as the service exercises no discretion in those match ups,
the Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas has
determined."
"The original Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers date as far
back as the late 1800s. Suffice it to say there were no thoughts of
the internet back then, much less Legalmatch.com…"
"That gives LegalMatch an edge in knowledge, results and staying in
business over time. Additionally, their 'footprint' of bringing
business to their members is almost certainly larger because they
have more resources to drive business to their site than the
others."
"Some lawyers are turning to nontraditional ways of getting their
names out there to potential clients. One venue is online, where,
San Francisco-based LegalMatch, helps lawyers market their services
to potential clients." Business in Las Vegas.
"Actually, online legal matching has been around since 1999, when
LegalMatch of San Francisco started matching attorneys to clients
based on key factors."
"While the State Bar of Texas seemingly frowns on its business
practice, an Internet legal referral service that promises to match
lawyers with potential clients is hoping to change the Bar's mind.
And the online business, California-based LegalMatch, has found a
powerful new supporter in its quest: the Federal Trade Commission."
LegalMatch
"If you decide that your legal problem needs to be addressed by a
live lawyer, the Internet can still help. LegalMatch is like ZocDoc
for attorneys: you can find the right representation for your case,
and it’s completely free. Plus, the site works like a “Wanted” ad."
"The website LegalMatch is a great way to find a lawyer who is
suited to your industry. You select from a directory a specific area
of law and enter details about your case that will be posted in the
database. Attorneys who are using the site and who might be
interested in working will respond. This process weeds out lawyers
and firms that don't have the specific expertise."
"LegalMatch, which says it has thousands of attorneys in its network
and matches tens of thousands of potential clients with
participating attorneys each month, works by allowing people to fill
out a form describing the kinds of legal services they need."
"From my extensive research, I discovered that the most effective
and cost efficient way to generate clients through the Internet, by
far, is by utilizing the services of LegalMatch, a client
acquisition provider. Yes, I have tried other competitors."
"LegalMatch.com, a Web site headquartered in San Francisco, has
contracted with the Utah State Bar to replace its lawyer referral
system with referrals via LegalMatch."
"LegalMatch is far more precise than just asking around or, worse,
flipping through the Yellow Pages. It goes several steps beyond the
referral services offered by state and local bar associations."
"The Sacramento, Calif., solo practitioner says she's had to move to
larger quarters and hire an assistant to help her keep up with the
all the work generated by LegalMatch."
"Couples who meet via eHarmony can hit the wrong note and demand a
divorce, while Friendster friends can turn enemies and sue each
other. That's where LegalMatch comes in."
“LegalMatch, as a client acquisition tool, frees attorneys from the
expensive and time-consuming chore of finding clients while allowing
them to be selective about the legal matters they handle."
The Best of the Web
"To be selected among the best is an incredible achievement worthy
of praise -- and perhaps a little bragging."
"The Utah State Bar has signed an agreement to replace its
traditional lawyer referral operation with LegalMatch's online
matching service effective Jan. 1.
"Wouldn't it be nice if you could turn on your computer, review a
list of potential clients, and cherry-pick your cases? A company
called LegalMatch claims the scenario just described is a reality
for the lawyers who subscribe to its service."
"These days, LegalMatch is focused on a new set of statistics,
related to its new customer relationship management (CRM) system.
Since implementing CRM 18 months ago, the company has seen attorney
membership grow by 20% a year and consumer visits increase 40%."