Your current clients represent 100% of your law firm revenue, so it is important to reinforce your business and personal relationships on a consistent basis. A client newsletter, published monthly, is an ideal way to deliver legal news and information that is both informative and engaging.

Here are some ideas for what to include in your newsletter:

• Favorable case outcomes: Highlighting successful cases that your firm has worked on can be a great way to showcase your expertise and attract new clients. Whether it’s a successful jury verdict, a summary judgment win, or a negotiated settlement, clients like to learn about how your firm defends its clients. This type of story always makes a good opening article for your law firm client newsletter.
• News updates: Keep your clients informed about the latest developments in pending legislation, compliance requirements, or a precedent-setting case. Helping your clients do their job more effectively will enable you stay top-of-mind and improve client retention.
• Educational content: Providing valuable information and insights about the legal industry can help position your firm as a thought leader and increase your visibility among potential clients.
• Attorney profiles: Introducing your attorneys and staff can help build trust and establish personal connections with your clients. In addition to their work responsibilities, consider sharing personal items about a team member’s hobbies, family, or civic contributions to add some human interest.
• Upcoming events: Promoting upcoming events such as webinars, seminars, or conferences can help you stay connected with your clients and attract new business.
• FAQs: Answering frequently asked questions about your practice area can help educate your clients and position your firm as a trusted advisor.
• Testimonials: Including testimonials from satisfied clients can help build trust and credibility with potential clients. You do need to be cautious on this point, since client confidentiality is always a consideration. Check with your state bar Rules of Professional Conduct before using testimonials.
• Holiday greetings. Depending on the time of year, your law firm client newsletter is an ideal way to share best wishes for Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other national holidays.

When you keep your client newsletter focused on client needs and interests, you strengthen client retention, increase open rates, and create opportunities for clients to stay in touch.

If you’re interested in learning more about how to write an effective law firm client newsletter, contact us for a complimentary marketing consultation. We are a Constant Contact partner, and have taken the lead on writing, designing, and publishing a monthly client newsletter for many law firms.

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