1. Define the geography before you interpret the numbers
Albany and Albany County are not interchangeable fields. For an Albany law firm, that distinction matters when reviewing city-level targets, county-level activity and any broader New York coverage. A dashboard is useful only when location labels match the decision you are making.
Recommended approach
Ask for a written geography definition for every location-related measure. Review whether a result is attributed to Albany, Albany County, another New York location or an unspecified area. Do not combine those figures into one total until the firm agrees that they represent the same business question.
