1. Map the geographic boundary before automating intake
Salem is a municipal-town in Allegan County, Michigan. Before changing routing, identify whether an inquiry comes from Salem, elsewhere in Allegan County, another Michigan community or outside the firm’s service area. Geography can affect eligibility review, attorney assignment, consultation scheduling and the wording of a response. Automation should preserve those distinctions rather than turn one location label into a qualification decision.
Recommended approach
Review the places and matter types your firm actually accepts. Decide which geographic information may be captured, which team member reviews it, and what happens when the inquiry falls outside the firm’s stated scope.
