How We Select Attorneys

Lawyer I Trust is an independent attorney directory that helps people narrow the field when searching for legal help. Here is what that means in practice.

Do lawyers pay to be listed or ranked?

No. Lawyers do not pay for placement or preferred ranking on Lawyer I Trust.

What do you look at when selecting attorneys?

Three things: experience in the specific practice area, years of practice overall, and public presence.

What is “public presence”?

A manual review by our staff of an attorney’s social media presence, online reviews, standing in the profession, publications, and news presence.

How much experience do you require?

At least 3 years of practice in the attorney’s practice area and 5 years of practice overall.

How are search results ordered?

By distance from the city or ZIP code you enter, closest first, showing up to 10 attorneys. No listing is pinned or boosted.

Who are the partners shown next to search results?

Local businesses that pay to sponsor a practice area in their market. They are labeled as sponsored and are never law firms. Partners do not affect which attorneys appear or the order they appear in, and they receive no referrals or information about you.

Does a listing mean an attorney is right for my case?

Not by itself. A profile is a starting point for your own review, not a ranking or a guarantee of results. Read the profile and visit the attorney’s website before deciding whom to contact. Listed attorneys are independent lawyers and are not employees of Lawyer I Trust.

Who runs Lawyer I Trust?

Lawyer I Trust is an independent attorney directory owned and operated by Very Limited, an Ohio limited liability company, based in Hilliard, Ohio.

How do I report a mistake in a listing?

Email info@lawyeritrust.com with the attorney’s name and what needs correcting.

More questions are answered in our FAQs. To find an attorney, start a search by practice area and city or ZIP code.