Last updated: 27 Oct 2026
Last updated: 28 Oct 2026
FindAttorneys.org is an independent online legal information blog and lawyer directory run by Mike Turley, our Founder & Editor, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. This page explains how we write, source, review, and correct our articles, what we expect from outside contributors, and how paid listings in our directory work. You can read more about us on our About Us page and meet our authors on the Contributors page.
Who writes for us
Our articles are written by our editor and by outside contributors. Most contributors are practicing or retired attorneys. We also accept articles from legal scholars and other subject-matter experts.
Every contributor has an author page with their name, their role or firm, and a short bio. Attorney contributors say in their bio where they’re licensed.
Attorney contributors need to tell us where they’re licensed, and we check the license on the state bar’s public lookup before we publish. Confirming a license isn’t an endorsement. We don’t rate, rank, or recommend any lawyer.
What we’re looking for
Articles have to be about law, legal procedure, litigation, legal technology, or legal ethics. Write for one of two readers: someone trying to understand a legal problem, or a lawyer who wants real analysis of case law, legislation, or practice management.
Your article must be original. It can’t have been published anywhere else, and you can’t republish it elsewhere after we run it. Say which state or states the article covers, and point out where a rule differs from state to state.
Accuracy and sources
Every legal claim, statistic, and reference to a case or statute has to be accurate. Each one also needs a link to a primary or authoritative source, such as a statute, court rule, court opinion, official government (.gov) page, bar association material, or established news outlet. Please don’t cite another law firm’s marketing page as the source for a legal rule.
Explain what the law generally says, where the rule comes from, and when a reader should talk to a lawyer. Don’t tell readers what to do in their own case. Don’t promise or predict results either.
You are responsible for every sentence in your article. If you use AI tools while drafting, you must check every fact and citation yourself.
Examples from your own practice
Some contributors include an example from their own cases to show how a rule works in real life. These examples come from the contributing attorney, not from us, and the attorney is responsible for them. If you include one:
- Leave out names and any detail that could identify a client.
- If you present it as a real matter, it has to be one, and you need to follow your state’s confidentiality and attorney advertising rules, including any client consent they require.
- If it’s a composite or an illustration, say so.
- If it mentions a settlement or verdict amount, add that past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.
Length and style
Cover the question completely. Most accepted articles run 1,000 to 1,500 words, but we’d rather publish a thorough 700-word answer than a padded 1,500-word one. Keep paragraphs short, three or four sentences at most, and use clear H2 and H3 subheadings. Bullet points are fine where they really help someone scan.
Write like a professional talking to a smart friend. Explain the law; don’t perform it.
No promotion and no sponsored posts
We don’t accept sponsored posts, and we never publish an article because someone paid for it. We’ll also turn down content that’s written mainly to influence search rankings rather than to inform readers. You can’t promote or advertise your own services in the body of an article.
Don’t call yourself, your firm, or any other lawyer the “best,” “top,” an “expert,” or a “specialist.” The only exception is a lawyer who’s been certified as a specialist by a state bar or an accredited organization, and then you need to name the certifying body. You’re responsible for following your own state’s attorney advertising rules. Publishing your article isn’t an endorsement of you or your firm.
Paid directory listings
Our lawyer directory is separate from our articles. Law firms can pay for a listing there. Paid listings are marked “Featured,” and their links are marked rel=”nofollow.”
Paying for a listing doesn’t get an article published and doesn’t affect how we edit or review articles. A Featured listing isn’t an endorsement or a ranking of that lawyer or firm.
Contributor links
Each accepted article can include up to two links to your own websites. One goes in your author bio and points to your firm’s homepage or your professional profile. The other is optional and goes in the article body.
Both links are marked rel=”nofollow.” The body link can’t point to a location or practice-area landing page (for example, “Dallas car accident lawyer”). It should point to something that backs up the point you’re making, such as a case results page, a published study, or an article you’ve written. Use your name, your firm’s name, or a plain descriptive phrase as the anchor text.
This policy applies to articles accepted from October 2026 onward. Some older articles were published under earlier rules, and we’re updating their links as we review them.
Editing and attorney review
Our editor reads every submission for accuracy, sources, originality, and promotional content, and checks it against these guidelines. We may edit for clarity and length. If an edit changes what your article means, we’ll check with you before it goes live.
Some articles are also reviewed by a licensed attorney other than the author. When that happens, the article shows the reviewer’s name, the state(s) where they’re licensed, and the review date. If an article doesn’t show a reviewer, no attorney has reviewed it. Every article shows the date it was published and the date it was last updated or reviewed.
Updates and corrections
We go back over older articles and update or remove the ones that are out of date. If you think something in an article is wrong, email findattorneyshere@gmail.com or hello@findattorneys.org with the page link and, if you can, a source. We’ll check it and fix the article if needed. For bigger corrections, we add a note to the article saying what changed and when.
If the law changes in a way that affects your article, please let us know.
How to submit an article
Write your article in Google Docs or Word, following the guidelines above. Then write a short bio of 50 to 80 words that gives your role and firm and, if you’re an attorney, the state(s) where you’re licensed. Email both to findattorneyshere@gmail.com or hello@findattorneys.org with the subject line “Article Submission.” Please include:
- Your full name, title, and firm or organization
- For attorneys, the state(s) where you’re licensed and your bar number(s)
- The finished article, attached or shared with view access
- Your author bio
We usually reply within 1 to 2 business days and will let you know whether your article is accepted or needs changes. Please don’t include confidential client information in your article or your email.
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