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1. What's LegalMatch all about? LegalMatch helps people find the right lawyer. Anyone can present a case (answer some simple questions about their legal situation) for free on the LegalMatch Web site without revealing their identity. Then, LegalMatch pre-screened lawyers review your presented case, and decide whether to respond to your legal issue. When a lawyer is interested in helping you, we'll provide you with the lawyer's background information so that you can make a smart decision. 2. What does LegalMatch cost? Nothing. LegalMatch is FREE. Both consumers and businesses can use LegalMatch for FREE to find the right lawyer for their case. There are no hidden costs, fees, or other charges.

Even after you find a lawyer using LegalMatch, there is no obligation to hire that lawyer. LegalMatch provides you with a choice of knowledgeable, competent lawyers for FREE. You can then decide to hire a lawyer, or hire no one. For matters that need extra attention or require a quicker response time, you have the option to upgrade your case to two levels of Priority Service for a nominal fee. You select which level of service your case needs (Standard-Free, Priority, or Real-time) at the end of the case presentation process. 3. Why should people use LegalMatch to find the right lawyer? Traditionally, people have found lawyers through Yellow Pages, directories, or friends. The LegalMatch founders realized that each of these resources had severe limitations, and did not allow the consumer to make an informed decision when selecting legal counsel. The Yellow Pages and other directories are a big confusing mass of ads. Anyone can buy an ad - who knows if a particular lawyer even has a license? And friends, though probably well meaning, may steer you toward a totally inappropriate lawyer. Just because your friend knows a great tax lawyer doesn't mean that person can handle your divorce!

So, here's why using LegalMatch is the best way to find you the right lawyer: 1) We match you only with lawyers specifically qualified to handle your case.

2) All of the lawyers in our system have been carefully screened. This means they have a valid license, good standing with their State Bar association, good references, and no problems concerning their professional history.

3) We give you detailed information on lawyers who want to take your case - where they went to school, what they've accomplished in the past, and where their professional values stand. With LegalMatch, you stay in control of the process - and in the end, you can make an informed decision about hiring a lawyer. 4. Is LegalMatch completely confidential? Do I have to reveal my identity? Legal problems are often sensitive issues. Who really wants to call random lawyers out of the phone book to discuss personal issues? Sometimes, even asking a friend about finding a lawyer can be uncomfortable. With LegalMatch, you don't have to show your face or talk to anyone until after you've confidentially described your case on our secure Web site. Lawyers will review your case in writing - you don't have to say a thing! We won't release your contact information (name, address, telephone number) to anyone, including the lawyers interested in helping you, until you decide to. Lawyers will only see your case summary and where you need legal help. You can read responses from lawyers, check out their professional backgrounds - and then make a phone call. By the time you connect with a lawyer, both of you already know a good deal about each other! You can get started on solving your problem without the awkwardness or fear of the unknown. 5. Why would a lawyer use LegalMatch? Clients don't magically appear at lawyers' offices. They have to work to attract them. This usually involves spending a lot of money on Yellow Page advertisements or joining a referral service. While these methods may certainly cause clients to call a lawyer, they in no way guarantee that the client will have an appropriate case for that lawyer. Basically, advertising leads to a lot of wasted time for a lawyer in the form of screening phone calls and conducting free consultations. With LegalMatch, a lawyer can just log on to our Web site and read case summaries before inviting potential clients to call. Basically, LegalMatch helps lawyers connect with the clients they really want to help - not just with any stranger who has a legal problem! This way, they can build a more successful practice. 6. Do people who use LegalMatch leave feedback on their lawyers, or "Rate" them? I'd like to know what other consumers think. Sure. Once someone has worked with a LegalMatch lawyer, they can leave feedback about that lawyer for other people to see. Did this lawyer return phone calls? Did this lawyer win that person's case? Find out by reading the "Ratings" of lawyers interested in your legal matter. 7. What makes LegalMatch different from other legal service Web sites? Several factors make LegalMatch unique: 1) LegalMatch is not a referral service. When a consumer presents their issue to LegalMatch, our patented intake system software matches the consumer's case to the appropriate lawyer(s) in their city or county based on the specifics of their need and the lawyer's location and area of legal practice.

While LegalMatch attorney members pay to participate in our service, a membership is only open to a qualifying lawyer based on the consumer need for a particular type of lawyer in a specific geographic area. This is the basis of our model that makes our service unique as compared to traditional referral services.

And unlike referral services, LegalMatch believes that informed consumers know best when it comes to choosing the right lawyer for their needs. With LegalMatch, you’re given the power to confidentially and thoroughly review the experience, track record, availability, and fee structure of pre-screened lawyers who match your needs before deciding whom to contact.

2) We screen lawyers before they join our program. If they don't measure up, we'll reject them.

3) We only let a certain number of lawyers join LegalMatch. The number we admit is based on the number of active cases consumers are presenting on our system. We want to provide consumers with a reasonable choice of great lawyers - not an overwhelming list of indistinguishable names and links. That's what other online services are for!

4) We require lawyers to actively participate. This means a lawyer won't be successful with LegalMatch just by passing our screening process and paying their dues. We require lawyers to regularly use our service and interact with clients. Otherwise, you won't choose them! First and foremost, LegalMatch strives to serve the consumer. We challenge you to find other online services that do the same!

8. What is the difference between a regular LegalMatch attorney and a "verified" one? "Verified" attorneys have taken several extra steps beyond our standard qualification criteria to prove their superior professional background and firm commitment to serving LegalMatch clients. Your Satisfaction Guarantee only applies if you hire a Verified attorney.