Yellow Pages & Local Directories (The Absolute Staple):

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Dominant Force: This was the primary way individuals and businesses found local attorneys. Lawyers invested heavily in prominent, often large, advertisements in the Yellow Pages for their specific practice areas (e.g., "Personal Injury," "Family Law," "Real Estate," "Corporate Law").
Categorization: Ads would be placed under relevant legal categories, making it easy for someone with a specific need to find a lawyer.
Branding: Ads often included the firm's logo, a brief description of services, ghana phone number list contact information, and sometimes a tagline or a photo of the principal attorney.
2. Word-of-Mouth and Referrals:

Client Referrals: Satisfied clients were (and still are) a lawyer's best lead source. Attorneys actively encouraged clients to refer friends, family, and colleagues. A strong reputation for good results and client service was paramount.
Attorney-to-Attorney Referrals: This was a significant source of high-quality leads. Lawyers specializing in one area (e.g., tax law) would refer clients to trusted colleagues who specialized in another (e.g., family law) when the client's needs went beyond their expertise. Building these referral relationships with other attorneys was crucial.
Referrals from Other Professionals: Accountants, financial advisors, real estate agents, doctors, and even clergy would often refer clients who needed legal services.