Question 1

What is LawBid?

Accepted Answer

LawBid is a mobile app where people post their legal case for free and licensed attorneys send bids with their price and approach. You compare the offers, talk to the attorneys and hire the one that fits.

Question 2

Is LawBid a law firm?

Accepted Answer

No. LawBid is a technology platform that connects clients with independent attorneys. It does not give legal advice; the attorney you hire does.

Question 3

Where is LawBid available?

Accepted Answer

LawBid works with licensed attorneys in the United States. The app is available in English and Russian, on iPhone and Android.

Question 4

Which areas of law are covered?

Accepted Answer

42 practice categories with their sub-specialties, from family, criminal defense and immigration to real estate, business, employment and tax. Attorneys choose the areas and states they cover, so your case reaches the right people.

Question 5

Is it free to post a case?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Posting a case and receiving bids is free for clients. You only agree on a fee with the attorney you decide to hire.

Question 6

How does bidding work?

Accepted Answer

When you publish a case, attorneys who practice in that area and state can see it. Each one can send a bid with a price and a short note on how they would handle it. You compare the bids and profiles and choose.

Question 7

Can I talk to an attorney before hiring?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can message attorneys in the in-app chat, send voice notes, documents and photos, and call them in the app to ask questions before you decide.

Question 8

How do I know an attorney is real?

Accepted Answer

Attorneys verify their license and list the states and practice areas they cover. Verified profiles show a badge, and you can read reviews, their posts and their answers before hiring.

Question 9

Can I leave a review?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can rate an attorney and write a review with photos. Reviews about a case you worked on together are marked as confirmed by the case, and attorneys can reply publicly.

Question 10

I am an attorney. How do I join?

Accepted Answer

Download the app, choose the attorney role, verify your license and pick your practice areas and states. Matching cases appear in the Cases tab of your feed and you can start bidding.

Question 11

Can my assistants use LawBid too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Add up to 6 assistants to your team and choose what each one can do: answer calls and chats, send files, prepare bid drafts and posts for your approval, and work on tasks in the planner.

Question 12

Do you take a commission on my fees?

Accepted Answer

No. You pay a flat subscription and keep the full fee you agree with your client.

Question 13

What can I post?

Accepted Answer

Posts and legal news on your profile. They appear in the feed and help clients get to know you before they hire.

Question 14

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Clients use LawBid for free. Attorneys pay $399 a month plus $100 a month for each assistant, or choose Prime: $9,590 a year with all 6 assistant seats included.

Question 15

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Verified attorneys get 7 days free before the first charge.

Question 16

How do I pay and cancel?

Accepted Answer

Payment runs on Stripe's secure page. You can update your card, see your payment history or cancel anytime in the app; access stays until the end of the paid period.

Question 17

Who can see my case?

Accepted Answer

Attorneys who cover the practice area and state of your case. Your contact details are not public, and you decide whom to talk to.

Question 18

Can I block or report someone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can block any user and report posts, comments, reviews or messages that break the rules.

Question 19

Can I export or delete my data?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In settings you can see your active devices and sign them out, download a copy of your data and delete your account.

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