It’s a shame, but media and movies give the perception that lawyers either come from Big Law in the Big Apple or Legal Aid. No wonder public perception is that lawyers either can’t be trusted – because they only seek their big firm’s benefit – or they are too overwhelmed to care.
Well, we’re here to share that there is a third option. One that is largely under-represented and therefore, hardly ever considered by the people most in need of legal services: small law firms.
By definition, a small law firm usually has fewer employees, fewer overhead and (sometimes) focuses on specific types of law services.
Ebony Law is an example of a small law firm. We’re a small, but mighty team of dedicated professionals who believe in the power of the law and legal help. We think and act differently than normal lawyers, on purpose.
We are able to create our own, unique culture, pay structures, and services because of our small size. That’s just one benefit you get working with small law firms, here are some others:
- Small law firms offer personalized attention
Unlike larger firms, small law firms usually have only a few clients at any given time. This allows them to give each client personalized attention, resulting in a deeper understanding of the client.
Working with a small firm will ensure that your unique news and concerns are addressed in a manner that best suits you, in the timeliness that you need, giving you the best value for your time and money.
- Small law firms offer direct access to attorneys
Unless you’re a “whale” account, you may not be able to access your lawyer directly when working with a big firm. The opposite is true for smaller firms.
Because small law firms have fewer clients, you will have direct access to your lawyer, allowing for easy, unhindered communication that is necessary for more collaborative and effective legal process.
And we’ll do you one better at Ebony Law – we don’t charge by the hour like most law firms. We settle on a price that feels good to you and us and then you can talk directly with us as much as you need!
- Small law firms have stronger relationships with their clients
Lawyers are often perceived as cold and unfeeling, only interested in profit and wealth. While this is misleading, it is an understandable conclusion given the monopoly on perception that big firms often have. However, the experience is different for clients of smaller firms.
The ability to access your lawyer directly and get personalized attention is fertile ground for a strong attorney-client relationship to develop. As a result, clients of small law firms enjoy a more positive and trustworthy legal experience.
We’re often told we are more like mentors, guides, and friends than lawyers. Our clients appreciate that we are humans first, then lawyers.
- Small law firms may specialize in a particular area of law
There are several kinds of law, each one requiring top expertise. Some small law firms exist for the sole purpose of offering legal services in specific areas.
If you are an author, for example, you may benefit more from a small law firm that specializes in intellectual property. At Ebony Law, we offer mediation services specifically for people who have a dispute to settle but want to avoid the grueling court system.
Whatever the case may be, working with a small law firm ensures that you get highly specific expertise that may suit your case better.
- Small law firms are cost effective
Just as in any business, having fewer overhead allows small law firms to offer competitive prices for their services. Not only is this great news for your wallet, but it also means that legal services become more accessible to the greater population of the people that need them the most.
- Small law firms usually have flexible business models
Traditional law firms usually work with hourly billing for their services. For most people, this is daunting as they are afraid to run up their bill with constant communication.
Smaller law firms approach things differently.
Some offer flat fees or contingency fees, while others are open to creating alternative fee arrangements that create a win-win situation for them and their clients. We’re one of them.
Want to experience these benefits for yourself? Ebony Law is committed to changing how and what lawyers do. By signing on with us, you are contributing to a higher vision of making legal services more accessible to the people that need them most.