Step 1 of 4 · Marketing Plan Checklist

The 2027 AI-Ready Digital Marketing Guide

The 10 pillars every law firm marketing plan needs in 2027, and how each one helps AI understand and recommend your firm.
Read this first > then set your budget  > Build your plan.

Video coming soon: Josh walks you through this step.

Why this matters

The guide checklist covers every component you need to consider when building a successful AI-ready digital marketing plan. Read it first, then use the tools to build your plan.

AI-Ready Doesn't Mean AI-Only

The same fundamentals that bring in cases today, like your website, reviews, content and local presence, are what AI tools use to decide which firms to recommend. Every pillar in the checklist shows how it makes your firm AI-ready.

Quinn, the AI robot mascot with a growth chart
Attorneys reviewing AI marketing charts at a conference table
STEP 1
Get Found

Be visible wherever prospects and AI tools look for a lawyer.

STEP 2
Build Trust

Give prospects proof and familiarity before they ever call.

STEP 3
Get Chosen

Turn interest into consultations and signed clients.

Up next: Step 2

Your First Step: Set Your 2027 Budget

Before choosing channels, you need to know what your firm can realistically invest in growth. Here are typical starting ranges by practice area. In the next step, the Budget Estimator turns these into a monthly number for your firm.

Estate Planning10–15%
Family Law8–12%
Criminal Defense15–20%
Immigration15–25%
Business & Corporate8–10%
Personal Injury20–25%+
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Where do these numbers come from?

We didn't make these up. Ask Google how much an aggressive, growth-minded attorney should invest in marketing, and you'll see similar ranges. To save you the time, here's what Google says.

What law firms say about us

5-star Google reviews published on our testimonials page

"The team at Law Firm Marketing Pros has been extremely helpful in not only helping to redesign our firm’s web site and optimize our presence online, but they were able to get a Google Business Profile restored that had been removed by Google. That GBP has 197 5-star reviews for our firm that was critical to our marketing efforts. I highly recommend Law Firm Marketing Pros!!!!"
Brian Smith · Smith Vanture, LLP · Google review
"LFMP is a unicorn among marketing companies. Most vendors have to be held accountable for results, timelines, deadlines, etc. Not LFMP. They consistently remind us of what they need from our end in order to market us effectively. They also take time to answer questions and to educate, so you can be an informed consumer. I cannot recommend them highly enough! If I could give them 6 stars, I would :)"
Matthew F. · Google review
"I have worked with LFMP for many years now and they are the best in the business. Comprehensive strategies to help improve your google rank and creates systems for consistent leads. Josh and his team are very passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience. Highly recommended."
Sean D. · Google review
"Law Firm Marketing Pros has been instrumental in driving more traffic to our website and increasing the value of the leads our marketing generates. I highly recommend them."
Doug M. · Google review
"Great service from LFMP! We have a knowledgeable and wonderful client success manager whom we get to meet with monthly to discuss the previous month's report. Great dashboard we get access to. There are plenty of people on the team to help with the firm's marketing to write blogs, review and update content on the website, quarterly press releases, etc. Happy with the services!"
Denise J. · Google review
"Our law firm hired Law Firm Marketing Pros to take over our SEO a few months ago. I can tell you this is a company that isn't just all talk. They are action. From the outset, they set forth a plan and timeline that has been followed to the letter. Their staff has been extremely responsive in answering questions and making changes as needed. Also, they have excellent reporting to show how the implementation of the plan is already working in a positive way for our firm. I wish I could give them 10 stars instead of just 5!"
Marci B. E. · Google review