Getting Started

Welcome to Lawzana — the legal directory that connects your firm with potential clients. This guide walks you through registering your firm and taking your first steps on the platform.

Registering Your Firm#

Step 1: Create Your Account#

1. Go to the Register Your Law Firm page on Lawzana
2. Fill in the registration form:
   • Firm name — Your law firm or practice name
   • Firm URL slug — A unique URL-friendly version of your firm name (auto-generated, but you can customize it)
   • Your name — First and last name of the primary account holder
   • Email address — Must be unique (not already registered on Lawzana)
   • Phone number — Your contact phone number
   • Password — Create a secure password
3. Agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
4. Click Register

You'll be automatically logged in and redirected to your dashboard.

Step 2: Complete Your Profile#

After registration, your firm status is Draft. To attract clients, complete your profile:

1. Upload your logo — Click on the logo placeholder to upload your firm's logo
2. Add a description — Write a compelling introduction about your firm
3. Set up your office — Add your first office location with address and contact details
4. Define your practice areas — Select the legal services you offer
5. Add team members — List the lawyers and staff at your firm

Step 3: Request Publishing#

Once your profile is complete:

1. Check the profile completion checklist on your dashboard
2. Make sure all required items are done (logo, office, practices, description)
3. Click Request Publish
4. A Lawzana administrator will review your profile
5. Once approved, your firm goes Live and appears in the directory

Your First Steps After Going Live#

Once your firm is live on Lawzana, here's what to do next:

1. Check your inbox regularly — New leads and messages will appear here
2. Answer Q&A questions — Build your reputation by answering legal questions
3. Encourage reviews — Share your review collection link with past clients
4. Add case results — Showcase your notable wins and outcomes
5. Consider upgrading — Paid plans offer more visibility and lead credits

Understanding Your Dashboard#

Your dashboard is your home base. From here you can:

• See incoming leads and messages
• Monitor your review alerts
• Track unanswered Q&A questions
• View your lead credit quota usage
• Access your firm profile and settings

See the Dashboard Overview article for a full walkthrough.

Getting Help#

• Dashboard FAQ — Check the FAQ section on your dashboard for common questions
• Contact support — Use the Contact Us page for assistance
• Feedback — Share feature requests and suggestions through the Feedback button in the sidebar