1. Define the intake scope without treating population as demand
Charlotte’s municipal boundary and its relationship to Eaton County give you a precise starting point for deciding which callers belong in a local intake review. The Census record does not establish how many people will contact a law firm, which practice areas they need, whether they prefer a language, or whether a firm needs more staff. Intake Coach should therefore be evaluated against your real call population and the geographic coverage you choose to serve—not against the city’s population estimate alone.
Recommended approach
Write down whether your firm wants to evaluate Charlotte calls, Eaton County calls, or a broader Michigan service area. Then identify how your team recognizes jurisdiction, residence, incident location and court location during intake. Ask whether those facts are captured consistently enough for an attorney or follow-up owner to act on them.
