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Rebranding your law firm? You’re probably wondering if it’s better to use the term “attorney” or “lawyer” for search engine optimization. Often interchanged, Google may prefer one over the other. It’s important to distinguish which term is best for your law firm and your practice and use the term that will drive the most traffic to your website. Continue reading to learn which terms rank higher in SEO for law firms.

Why is SEO so Important?
Search engine optimization (SEO) is at the core of online marketing. This method helps websites rank higher in Google and other search engines. Most potential clients search for law firms online. Many will not look past the first page of search results.

An effective marketing strategy involves using keywords that prospective new clients will use when they search, so they will find your firm on that first page of results when looking for a

The need for law firms to set themselves apart from their competition is clear. Applying Search Engine Optimization (SEO) practices in current marketing strategies have become increasingly important for law firms over the past couple of years. Simply searching for a “lawyer near me” brings up a list of thousands of lawyers located close to the user. Law firms that appear at the top of Google’s search engine results are highly ranked due to Search Engine Optimization. If you wonder why your law firm does not appear on the first page of a Google search, there are steps you can take to improve and optimize your law firm’s website ranking.

Ways to Increase Your Law Firms Search Engine Ranking
There are various reasons why a law firm’s website is not ranking high enough to show up on the first page of a Google search, but the good news is that

Businesses must make websites accessible to all people. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) establishes accessibility guidelines. The guidelines apply to all types of businesses and organizations in various settings and refer to ease of access at physical and online locations. To be competitive, law firms must have a professional online presence, including ADA website compliance. When you have questions about the ADA, our digital marketing expert has the answers. Continue reading to learn more about the ADA and your law firm’s website.

ADA Compliance
ADA compliance is legally required but may also boost business because it promotes the following:

• Inclusion – Compliant website provides all users, including users with disabilities, with a positive user experience. In today’s digital world, important tasks are completed online. All users need the ability to locate information online and navigate a company’s website with ease. Accessibility creates an inclusive space and ensures everyone has

When laypeople hear “OMM,” they probably think about Buddhist meditation and detachment. When we at Above the Law hear it, we think about money — and for good reason! O’Melveny & Myers, a top 100 law firm that took home $911,450,000 gross revenue in 2021, just dropped some great financial news on their employees.

Here’s the bonus breakdown:

• Class of 2021: $20,000
• Class of 2020: $30,000
• Class of 2019: $57,500
• Class of 2018: $75,000
• Class of 2017: $90,000
• Class of 2016: $105,000
• Class of 2015+: $115,000

Kudos to the associates! I’m sure spirits are high, as this update comes with the notice that bonuses will be paid out on Feb. 28th. In addition, it is nice to know that the associates should expect an update on the bonus process soon. Upward adjustments will be made to recognize high hours and business origination. Woop!

We like hearing about bonuses almost as

Last night, US District Judge Carl J. Nichols did former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows a solid and punted on his lawsuit to block the January 6 Select Committee subpoenaing his phone records and making him testify. Instead of reaching the pertinent issues, the court instead dismissed the case for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction, holding that the entire claim is barred by the Speech or Debate Clause.

It’s an odd position for the court, since neither of the parties raised legislative immunity. And yet Judge Nichols asserted it sua sponte, tut-tutting at the Congressional defendants’ failure to assert their rights, hinting that they were attempting to have their cake and eat it, too, keeping Speech or Debate defenses in their back pocket to assert on appeal in case of an adverse holding by the District judge.

“The Congressional Defendants surely hope for a ruling in their favor on