Contributor Accounts
Publish articles under your own byline on one of the most established legal news platforms on the web. Build authority, reach new clients, and grow your practice — one article at a time.
What’s Included
Your Own Author Profile
A dedicated profile page on The Legal Examiner featuring your bio, credentials, photo, and a complete archive of everything you’ve published.
Unlimited Publishing
Publish as many articles as you want under your own byline. No caps, no extra fees. Write about the legal topics your clients and community care about most.
Search & AI Visibility
Your articles are indexed by Google News and cited by AI assistants. You’re building visibility on a high-authority platform — not starting from scratch on your firm website.
Open Web Distribution
Every article is distributed via ActivityPub — the protocol behind Mastodon, Threads, and the growing open web. Your content reaches audiences beyond traditional search.
Backlinks to Your Firm
Your author profile links directly to your firm website. Every article you publish strengthens the connection between your name and your practice.
Writing Services Available
Don’t have time to write? Our professional writing team can create high-quality articles for you. Many of our most successful contributors use this service.
Why Publish Here Instead of Your Firm Website?
Your firm website is essential — but it’s competing against every other firm in your market for the same keywords on the same type of domain. Search engines and AI systems increasingly favor content from established, high-authority platforms with diverse contributors and deep topic coverage.
When you publish on The Legal Examiner, your articles live on a platform that already ranks. You’re not waiting months to build domain authority — you’re leveraging ours from day one.
The result: people searching for legal help find your articles, read your analysis, see your expertise, and reach out — often before they ever visit your firm website.
Contributor Guidelines
Quality content is what makes The Legal Examiner valuable for readers and contributors alike. Every contributor follows these guidelines:
Original Work Only
Your writing must be your own. No republished or AI-generated content without substantial original analysis.
Accuracy & Sources
Verify facts and cite reliable sources. Our readers depend on accurate legal information.
Write for Your Audience
Professional but accessible. Avoid heavy legal jargon — write for the people who need to understand the law, not other lawyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should legal professionals publish on the web?
How people find lawyers and legal information has fundamentally changed. AI overviews, featured snippets, and evolving search algorithms mean that a firm website alone isn’t enough anymore. Publishing on an established third-party platform helps you adapt to these changes and reach people where they’re actually looking.
What are the benefits of publishing on a third-party platform?
Third-party platforms like The Legal Examiner give you access to an established domain with existing search authority. This means your articles can rank faster and reach more people than content published solely on your firm website. You also build a broader digital footprint — something search engines and AI systems increasingly reward.
Why should I become a Contributor on The Legal Examiner?
When someone searches for legal information, they have a specific reason. Their life, family, community, or job is affected by something with a legal component. As a Contributor, you’re positioning yourself and your firm as the credible source they find — building authority, visibility, and trust in ways a firm website alone can’t provide.
Why should law firms sign up for multiple Contributor accounts?
Firms that sign up several of their attorneys maximize their digital footprint and create a network of backlinks to the firm website. Multiple contributors demonstrate both individual expertise and a collective voice. For even greater impact, consider a Firm Publication — your own branded subdomain with up to 25 author accounts.
How do I sign up and start posting?
Click “Get Started” above to set up your account. Once you’ve signed up, we’ll verify your identity and activate your account, then provide a guide for setting up your profile and publishing articles. We also offer a free onboarding session to walk you through everything. Our platform runs on Ghost — a modern, easy-to-use content management system.
How often should I post?
There’s no minimum, but consistency matters. Quality always comes first — one well-researched article that answers real questions will outperform a dozen thin posts. If you don’t have time to write, our writing services can handle it for you.
What should I write about?
Write about the legal topics your clients and community care about. Think of your articles like news stories — is there a new law, a notable case, or an issue affecting people in your area? The best Contributor content answers questions people are already searching for, is timely and relevant, and is written in language your audience can understand.
Who reads articles on The Legal Examiner?
Everyday people looking for specific legal information — potential clients with real legal needs. Also attorneys and legal professionals who want to learn about you and your firm or make professional connections. When your content is clear, informative, and targeted, it drives exactly the right readers to your articles.
Start Building Your Authority Today
Join a growing community of attorneys and firms who are reaching new clients through The Legal Examiner.