1. Start with the geography your firm actually serves
The 2020–2024 ACS 5-year population estimate is 54,239, with a margin of error of 52. The record identifies relationships with Pottawatomie County and Riley County. That is location context, not proof of legal demand, search behavior, staffing requirements or case volume. If your firm serves Manhattan, one or both listed counties, or a broader Kansas area, the intake should make the relevant service boundaries clear to visitors and to the people responsible for reviewing submissions.
Recommended approach
Use the consultation to define which locations, matter types and eligibility questions belong in the first version of each intake path. Keep Manhattan, Pottawatomie County and Riley County distinct where that distinction affects ownership or eligibility.
