1. Make Hialeah a distinct cohort, not a blended market
the Census record identifies Hialeah city and its relationship to Miami-Dade County; it does not establish how many people search for a lawyer, which practice areas are sought or where clients will sign. That distinction matters when a firm serves Hialeah but also receives inquiries from Miami or nearby municipalities. A blended county total can hide meaningful differences between location cohorts. The ROI Dashboard’s stated angle is to separate Miami, Miami-Dade and neighboring city cohorts. In a review, ask how Hialeah will be defined, how nearby locations will be handled and whether the geographic labels match the firm’s intake records.
Recommended approach
Use Hialeah as a named cohort in the decision framework. Compare it with Miami, Miami-Dade County and other service areas only when the underlying inquiry and matter records support that comparison. Do not treat the city’s population estimate as a forecast of leads or revenue.
