1. Set the footprint around the clients you actually serve
Bosseo describes two geographic options: statewide coverage or a tighter footprint limited to counties the firm chooses. For a firm serving Frostburg, the relevant starting point is the relationship between Frostburg city and Allegany County—not an assumption that every Maryland municipality belongs in the plan. A county-level scope may be appropriate if the firm accepts matters throughout Allegany County but does not want pages for locations outside its service area. A broader Maryland scope requires a separate decision about which counties and cities the firm can serve responsibly. The Census population estimate for Frostburg is eligibility evidence only. It should not be used as a proxy for demand or competition.
Recommended approach
Bring Bosseo a written service-area map: Frostburg, Allegany County, any additional Maryland counties, and any exclusions. Ask the firm’s attorneys to confirm that each proposed location reflects real intake capacity and lawful service availability before selecting statewide or county-only coverage.
