Your practice area pages are some of the most valuable real estate on your website. These pages help potential clients understand exactly how you can help them, and they play a huge role in search engine optimization (SEO).
A well-crafted practice area page not only answers a potential client’s questions but also helps your website rank for key legal terms in your geographic area. Here’s how to structure, optimize, and interlink your practice area pages to get the most out of them.
What Every Practice Area Page Should Include
1. A Clear, Client-Focused Introduction
Start with a conversational introduction that explains the type of cases you handle and who you help. Use plain English and avoid legal jargon. Example:
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Orange County, you may be feeling overwhelmed. We’re here to help.
2. Key Information About the Practice Area
Break down common questions clients have:
- What does this type of case involve?
- What should someone know before contacting a lawyer?
- How can your firm help?
- Why choose your firm over others?
3. Location References
Be sure to include your city and state naturally throughout the page.
Example:
Our Orange County personal injury attorneys are ready to help you navigate the legal process.
4. Trust Signals
Add relevant trust signals and accolades to reinforce credibility:
- Years of experience handling this type of case
- Memberships in relevant professional associations
- Awards or recognitions specific to the practice area
5. Calls to Action (CTAs)
Don’t leave readers wondering what to do next. End with a strong, simple CTA:
- Schedule a free consultation
- Call us today
- Get help now
SEO Best Practices for Practice Area Pages
- Optimize your page titles and meta descriptions with practice area + location keywords.
- Use clear, keyword-focused headings (H1, H2) to break up the page.
- Include internal links to other relevant practice area pages, blog posts, or attorney profiles.
- Write unique content for each page. Don’t just copy and paste; Google rewards unique, valuable content.
- Use descriptive URLs: yourlawfirm.com/practice-areas/personal-injury
How to Structure and Interlink Practice Area Pages
- Start with a main Practice Areas landing page that briefly summarizes each area with links to dedicated pages.
- Each practice area page should:
- Link back to the Practice Areas landing page
- Link to related practice areas (if applicable)
- Optionally link to blog posts that go deeper into specific topics
- On each attorney profile page, link to the practice areas that attorney focuses on.
The Power of Interlinking
Internal linking helps:
- Guide visitors through your website naturally
- Keep people on your site longer
- Distribute SEO authority across your pages
- Improve Google’s ability to crawl and understand your site structure
Need Help Creating Practice Area Pages That Work?
We help law firms build practice area pages that not only rank well but also turn visitors into clients. Whether you need help writing, optimizing, or reorganizing your site’s content, we’re here to help.
