Every attorney in the ProctorLaw network cleared the same 6-point process before receiving their first lead. Here's exactly what we check — and why.
This isn't a self-reported profile. Every point below is verified through primary sources or a signed attestation with network removal consequences.
Active license in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court's attorney database. No suspended, inactive, or pending attorneys.
Attorneys declare their primary practice areas on application. We match only on what they actually handle — not a generic "general practice" checkbox.
We review public disciplinary records through the Ohio Supreme Court's Attorney Registration system. Active sanctions are disqualifying.
Attorneys confirm active professional liability coverage as part of the application. Coverage lapses result in network suspension until confirmed renewed.
Network attorneys agree in writing to respond to matched leads within 48 hours. Persistent non-response triggers removal — not a warning.
Attorneys commit to performing conflict checks before accepting any referred matter, consistent with ABA Model Rules 1.7 and 1.9.
Directories like Avvo and FindLaw sell placements. ProctorLaw doesn't list — it matches. Here's the difference in practice.
| Other directories (Avvo, FindLaw) | ProctorLaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing model | Pay for visibility. Higher spend = more prominent placement. | No paid placements. Every attorney in the network cleared the same 6 checkpoints. |
| Credentials | Self-reported. Attorneys fill out their own profile with minimal verification. | Verified through Ohio Supreme Court records and signed attestations. |
| Disciplinary history | Often not reviewed or buried. Sanctioned attorneys may still appear prominently. | Public disciplinary records reviewed for every applicant. Active sanctions disqualify. |
| How you get results | You see a wall of attorney ads. You do the calling. | One matched attorney contacts you directly — matched to your case type and state. |
| Responsiveness | No response standard. Attorneys who don't return calls stay on the platform. | 48-hour response commitment enforced. Non-responsive attorneys are removed. |
| Cost to the client | Free to browse, but the cost is buried in the attorney's fees (which are inflated by marketing spend). | Free. No referral fees, no hidden charges, no data sold. |
When multiple qualified attorneys are available for a case, these four factors determine order of contact. All of them are earned. None of them are for sale.
Attorneys who consistently respond faster move up. Responsiveness is the single strongest signal that a client will get a good experience.
Post-consultation feedback from matched clients informs attorney standing. Positive outcomes raise placement; patterns of poor feedback lower it.
Attorneys who focus on fewer practice areas and demonstrate specialization get priority over generalists for cases in those areas.
Attorneys closer to the client's county or who regularly practice in that jurisdiction rank higher for location-sensitive matters.
Straight answers. No marketing speak.
Six things: active bar license in good standing, declared practice-area focus, public disciplinary history review, active malpractice insurance confirmation, 48-hour response commitment, and conflict-check policy acknowledgment under ABA Model Rules.
No. ProctorLaw does not sell featured placements or paid listings. Every attorney in the network cleared the same 6-point vetting process. Priority placement within matching is based on response speed, client feedback, practice depth, and geographic fit — none of which can be purchased.
Avvo and FindLaw are directories — they list attorneys who pay for placement and allow self-reported credentials. ProctorLaw is a matching service: every attorney is individually vetted, and clients are matched to attorneys who can actually take their specific case. You get one matched attorney, not a wall of ads.
Network attorneys agree to respond to matched leads within 48 hours. Attorneys who repeatedly miss that window are removed from the active network. Responsiveness is tracked and affects priority placement.
No. We review public disciplinary records for every applicant. Attorneys with active sanctions or recent serious disciplinary actions are not admitted to the ProctorLaw network.
Currently, ProctorLaw operates in Ohio. We only go live in a state after building a full, vetted attorney network — so every client actually receives a match. National expansion follows the same model: quality first, coverage second.
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