1. Start with the calls your Mount Prospect team cannot reliably cover
Your first decision is operational. Which calls should reach your people first, and when should an answering system step in? Bosseo’s public description says calls go to the firm’s front desk first; if nobody answers within 20 seconds, the AI picks up. It also describes coverage for nights, weekends, holidays and overflow. That creates a defined response path without assuming that Mount Prospect’s population translates into a particular number of inquiries. Review your own phone records by time, day and outcome. Separate unanswered calls from wrong numbers, existing-client matters, potential new clients and calls that require immediate attorney attention.
Recommended approach
Bring a recent, representative call review to a consultation. Decide whether the 20-second handoff fits your team’s answering pattern, whether some callers should route directly to a person, and what should happen when no attorney or intake staff member is available. The right configuration depends on your firm’s actual coverage and practice areas, not on the population of Mount Prospect.
