MyDCLawyer™

• ✓ Spend less time marketing and more time  delivering exceptional legal services.
• ✓ Get noticed by individuals actively seeking legal representation for matters that match your expertise.
• ✓ There is no requirement to track, share, or report fees earned through the LRS program.

LRS Subscription Availability

The D.C. Bar LRS is available to all active D.C. Bar members in good standing.

May-July 2024
Add LRS to your D.C. Bar account when you renew your license.

July-August 2024
Complete your LRS profile. (See some guidelines to build an effective profile)

Fall 2024
Prospective clients can access LRS and seek attorney referrals.

Eligibility Requirements

Participation in MyDCLawyer requires a completed application, payment of an annual subscription fee ($159 for this year), and meeting the following criteria:

• → D.C. Bar Membership Class: Active
• → D.C. Bar Membership Status: Good Standing
• → Maintain required levels of professional liability insurance.
• → Not be disbarred in any jurisdiction.
• → Not owe restitution to the D.C. Bar Clients’ Security Fund.
• → A completed MyDCLawyer profile. (Guidelines to build an effective profile

For more information, please refer to the D.C. Bar MyDCLawyer Attorney Terms and Conditions. If you have additional questions, you can contact us at [email protected] or 202-737-4700.

There is no requirement to track, share, or report fees earned from referrals received through MyDCLawyer.

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General Information

About MyDCLawyer.org
MyDCLawyer is the D.C. Bar’s reimagined lawyer referral service. Powered by state-of-the-art technology combining artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs), this custom-built system streamlines the process by which individuals seeking legal representation can find attorneys with the expertise they need.

Who operates MyDCLawyer?
The D.C. Bar administers MyDCLaywer as a service to its members and the public.

How does MyDCLawyer work?
D.C. Bar members subscribed to MyDCLawyer create a detailed profile on the website describing their expertise and highlighting their particular practice areas or services. Potential clients seeking referrals also describe their legal situation. Using an LLM algorithm, MyDCLawyer creates “matches” between an attorney’s description of their practice and services and a potential client’s description of their legal issue. Within seconds, MyDCLawyer presents the potential client with a list of up to five top attorney matches.

How does MyDCLawyer use information provided by attorneys and referral seekers?
MyDCLawyer uses information from subscribing attorneys and potential clients to make referrals, perform analytics, and make improvements.

MyDCLawyer stores potential clients’ contact information to communicate with them if necessary and for statistical studies of legal representation in the District of Columbia. MyDCLawyer does not store the descriptions of legal matters except for the limited purpose of assessing and making improvements to the system, and it does not use the description to train its AI model.

Information for D.C. Bar Members

Why should I subscribe to MyDCLawyer?

• Increased Visibility: Get matched with potential clients actively seeking legal representation in your area of expertise.
• Customized Client Fit: With AI technology, reach potential clients most likely to be a good fit for your practice and thus grow your business.
• More Focus on Your Practice: Spend less time marketing your services and more time delivering exceptional legal services.

When can I subscribe to MyDCLawyer?
You may purchase your MyDCLawyer.org subscription at any time. After eligibility verification, MyDCLawyer can begin matching your profile with potential clients.

What are the attorney eligibility requirements for MyDCLawyer?
To participate in MyDCLawyer, you must be an active member of the D.C. Bar in good standing, pay the annual subscription fee, complete and submit the application, and satisfy the following criteria:

• Secure and maintain professional liability insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 in the aggregate;
• Not be disbarred in any jurisdiction;
• Not owe restitution to the D.C. Bar Clients’ Security Fund; and
• Comply at all times with the MyDCLawyer Attorney Terms and Conditions.

I practice law outside of the District of Columbia. Am I eligible participate in MyDCLawyer?
Yes. As long as you satisfy all the eligibility criteria, you may subscribe to MyDCLawyer even if you are located outside of the District of Columbia.

What fees are required to participate in MyDCLawyer.org?
Attorneys pay a subscription fee of $159 each year to participate. There are no additional fees for attorneys to use MyDCLawyer. The D.C. Bar does not require attorneys to pay MyDCLawyer a portion of legal fees earned from referrals.

Is MyDCLawyer funded by D.C. Bar member license fees?
MyDCLawyer is not funded by license fees.

Are MyDCLawyer subscribed attorneys required to track, report, or share with the D.C. Bar fees earned from clients referred through MyDCLawyer?
The D.C. Bar does not require attorneys subscribed to MyDCLawyer to track, report, or share with the D.C. Bar any fees earned from MyDCLawyer referrals.

What should I include in my MyDCLawyer profile?
Your profile should include your practice area(s), professional skills, subject matter expertise, awards, and other relevant information. The D.C. Bar reserves the right to remove any profile content at its discretion. (See some guidelines to build an effective profile.)

What attorney information does MyDCLawyer share with matched referral seekers?
Matched referral seekers receive the attorney’s name, phone number, email address, and profile information. As an MyDCLawyer subscriber, you will be able to view your profile as prospective clients see it. The information shared with prospective clients may be subject to change as needed.

What is the likelihood that I will receive referrals through MyDCLawyer?
This depends on several factors, including the number of MyDCLawyer subscribers, the number of referral requests, potential clients’ description of their legal matter, and the content of your attorney profile. The more detailed your profile is the more likely you will be matched with prospective clients.

MyDCLawyer cannot guarantee that attorneys will be matched with or referred to any potential clients.

When will MyDCLawyer start matching me with potential clients?
MyDCLawyer will start matching you with potential clients as soon as your profile has been completed by you and approved by the D.C. Bar Staff.

Information for People Who Need a Lawyer

Is there a cost to request a referral through MyDCLawyer?
There is no charge to anyone seeking attorney referrals through MyDCLawyer.

Do lawyers provide pro bono legal services for free or at a reduced rate?
No. Contact the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center if you are seeking pro bono legal assistance.

Why should I use MyDCLawyer to find an attorney?

• Customized Matching: Connect with attorneys with expertise on the legal issues you need help with.
• Streamlined Process: MyDCLawyer is a quick and easy-to-use tool to get the best match for your legal issue.
• Qualified Referrals: Know that all referrals are licensed D.C. Bar members in good standing who have satisfied eligibility requirements to participate in MyDCLawyer.

How do I find an attorney using MyDCLawyer?
Complete all the information required on the MyDCLawyer website. MyDCLawyer makes referrals using your description of your legal issue, so it is beneficial to provide relevant details in a concise manner. Do not include names, contact information (such as addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses), financial information, Social Security numbers, date of birth, and other personal information in your description.