1. Start with eligibility, not assumptions
Google says Local Services screening varies by service category, country and whether the provider advertises directly or through an affiliate. Applicable checks may include business, owner or service-professional background checks, license checks, insurance checks and advanced verification. Google also states that Local Services Ads are subject to its policies and requirements. Those rules must be checked for the actual law firm, category and location. A Royal Palm Beach firm should therefore avoid treating “Google Screened” as an automatic entitlement or promising a launch date before the account-specific review is complete.
Recommended approach
Gather the firm’s current licensing, insurance and business information for review by the responsible attorney and the appropriate Google process. Ask Bosseo to identify which requirements apply to the selected legal categories and service area. Treat eligibility as a decision gate before discussing budget or expected lead volume.
