FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Product
What specific data points can I use to analyze law firms?

You can analyze thousands of law firms using multiple criteria, including accolades received, physical office locations, growth and contraction trends, attorney law school data, and financial metrics like revenue, PPP, and associate compensation where available.

How does the Connections feature help with recruiting?

The platform maps relationships between attorneys based on shared history, such as former employers, education, and matters worked. This allows recruiters and legal employers to leverage these links for warm introductions.

Can I compare law firms side-by-side?

Yes, the platform includes a comparison tool that allows you to run side-by-side analyses of multiple law firms to see how they stack up against each other across numerous data points.

What is Career Navigator and who is it for?

Career Navigator is a tool specifically for attorneys to explore job opportunities, research law firms, and make data-informed career decisions while remaining anonymous until they are ready to connect with an employer.

Does the platform provide insights into lateral hiring trends?

Firm Prospects offers detailed analytics on trends in the lateral hiring market, allowing users to track real-time lateral movements, firm growth, and practice area shifts.

General
How large is the Firm Prospects attorney database?

The platform provides access to a comprehensive database of over 500,000 accurately categorized law firm, in-house, and government attorneys.

Who can benefit from using the Firm Prospects platform?

The platform is designed for a wide range of legal professionals, including law firm recruiting and business development teams, in-house legal departments, legal search firms, and law school career advisors.etwork, giving clients real-time visibility and seamless coordination across modes and regions.

How do I get started or see the platform in action?

You can sign up for a free account on the website or request a personalized demo to see how the platform's data-driven insights can specifically support your firm's strategy.

Is the data on the platform up-to-date?

Yes, users consistently report that the platform provides reliable, real-time data and alerts that help them stay ahead in a competitive legal market.

How can I contact support if I have questions?

You can reach the Firm Prospects support team via email at support@firmprospects.com or by phone for immediate assistance.

Company
What is the mission of Firm Prospects?

The company aims to transform fragmented legal data into actionable intelligence, providing legal professionals with a competitive edge through high-quality insights and predictive modeling.

Who founded the company?

Firm Prospects was co-founded by Adam K. Oliver, a former international corporate attorney, alongside Katie Bradford and Evan Owens.

What makes Firm Prospects different from other legal tools?

It is the only law firm intelligence platform built by a team that includes former international law firm attorneys, management consultants, and data scientists, ensuring the data is categorized from a practitioner’s perspective.

When was Firm Prospects founded?

The company was founded in 2015.

Has the company received any recent strategic investments?

In late 2025, Firm Prospects announced a strategic growth investment from The Brydon Group to further innovate the platform and expand its market reach.

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