Legal Website Compliance
Law firm websites must navigate complex advertising ethics rules, client confidentiality obligations, and accessibility requirements. Non-compliance can result in bar disciplinary action and malpractice liability.
Get Your Free Legal Web AuditCompliance Standards That Apply to You
American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct — governs lawyer advertising, solicitation, and online communications.
Each state has specific rules governing law firm websites, required disclaimers, and advertising restrictions.
Law firm websites must be accessible to people with disabilities — an increasing source of litigation against professional services.
Attorney-client privilege extends to digital communications. Contact forms and client portals must protect confidential information.
Common Compliance Issues We Find
Missing required disclaimers
Most states require specific disclaimers on attorney websites regarding advertising, results, and attorney-client relationships.
Improper testimonials
Many jurisdictions restrict or prohibit client testimonials on law firm websites without specific disclaimers.
Confidentiality in contact forms
Intake forms that collect case details without encryption risk exposing confidential client information.
Jurisdiction-specific violations
Multi-state practices must comply with advertising rules in every jurisdiction where they practice.
Our Legal Compliance Solution
We manage the technical side of your website compliance program so you can focus on what you do best — serving your clients.
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- Required disclaimers & disclosures
- Confidential contact form setup
- ADA/WCAG accessibility compliance
- Multi-jurisdiction compliance review
- Ongoing monitoring for rule changes
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Legal Website Compliance Checklist
- Required attorney advertising disclaimers present
- Proper disclaimer on testimonials and case results
- Attorney-client relationship disclaimer on contact forms
- Encrypted intake forms for confidential information
- Jurisdiction-specific disclosures for multi-state practice
- Compliant attorney biography and credential presentation
- Proper use of specialization and certification claims
- Accessibility compliance for ADA requirements
- Privacy policy covering client data handling
- Regular review against updated state bar rules
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Start with a free compliance audit. We'll identify the issues on your site and give you a clear, prioritized remediation plan.
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