1. Start with the matters your Merriam practice actually reviews
CLIONT is presented as a website-based guided survey with a question path for each practice area. Bosseo says the flow can qualify inquiries by case type, urgency and fit, and can be weighted toward the work a firm wants to grow. That does not establish which matters are common in Merriam or which practice areas will perform best for your firm. The local fact that Merriam is a municipality in Johnson County matters because your intake rules should distinguish the geographic coverage you accept from a general Kansas inquiry. Decide whether location is a screening question, a routing field or simply information for staff review.
Recommended approach
List the practice areas you want to evaluate, then define the first decision for each one: accept for review, request more information, refer elsewhere or decline. Keep those rules specific to your service area and professional judgment. Use your own inquiry history and consultation experience to decide which questions deserve a place in the flow.
