For solo attorneys and small law firms, your website needs to do more than just appear. It’s your receptionist, your admissions screener, your scheduler and mailman, and most importantly, your first impression.
However, too many lawyers are still satisfied with generic directories or models that say little more than “I exist”. These sites bury you in a forest of sameness. They don’t communicate who you are, what you’re good at, and why customers should trust you.
Worse yet, they often come with long-term contracts, overloaded services, or vendors that you quickly outgrow.
To avoid these pitfalls, you need a website partner who understands your world: your business goals, your daily pressures, your time constraints.
The modern business gets it. With over 20 years of experience serving small firm lawyers, they have built a process and product tailored to what your firm really needs: clarity, flexibility and control.
Why modern web design is important
A modern law firm website goes beyond pretty colors or stylish animations. This helps customers find you, understand you, and trust you to address their concerns. This means:
- Clear, jargon-free language that meets customer needs;
- Thoughtful design that reflects the personality of your practice;
- Mobile-friendly pages that load quickly;
- Secure, encrypted contact forms backed by up-to-date software; And
- Intuitive structure with accessible information.
This also means control—be able to update your bio, adjust service descriptions, or add new blog posts without calling a developer.
Achieving excellence: the modern business process
Many website providers promise a stylish design. Few people take the time to understand what makes a law firm unique. The Modern Firm begins each project with an in-depth analysis of the company’s history, goals and customers. Rather than relying on questionnaires and technical acronyms, you work with a team that listens to you first.
From this base, they create a fully customized WordPress website that your business completely owns, including all design files and content.
The custom website design process includes branding and visual identity work (For examplelayout, fonts, color scheme and logo), collaborative reviews, content written by lawyers (yes, real lawyers write the copy), and optimized coding that supports SEO and fast performance.
The Modern Firm also offers content migration and optimization services (For examplekeyword, metadata and image enhancements) and optional marketing assistance (For examplelocal SEO, article writing and Google Ads management). But unlike many all-in-one providers, The Modern Firm doesn’t require long-term contracts or bundling services that lawyers don’t need. Each law firm chooses only the services it wants.
Why Modern Firm Works for Solo Lawyers and Small Firms
Lawyers are not web designers. Few people like to spend their evenings tweaking navigation menus or comparing hosting plans. But they want a site that they can be proud of, that performs well and that they own.
The Modern Firm’s approach hits lawyers where they are. They allow simple integration. Their editing tools are simple. And their team responds quickly when an attorney needs help updating a website or advice on expanding their marketing efforts.
They offer hosting with built-in performance, backups and security. But you are never blocked: if you want to host elsewhere, no problem.
It is a rare blend of personalized design, hands-on assistance and in-depth legal experience.
Start by turning the page on your web presence
If your business website looks outdated, underwhelming, or off-brand, consider a redesign. A well-designed website builds your credibility, improves your customer experience, and supports your business goals.
Many providers will build you a site. Fewer will help you create one that reflects your practice, offers client-centric tools, and grows with your business. The Modern Firm does just that with a proven process designed for small businesses.
Visit the modern business website And visit their customer portfolio.
Book a consultation before September 30 and mention “Lawyer” to save 10% off the base price of their web design services.
Last updated August 21, 2025
