1. Start with the Marilla service area you actually accept
The Census identifies Marilla as a municipal town in Erie County, New York. That relationship matters when you decide how the intake should describe service eligibility. A visitor may live in Marilla, work elsewhere in Erie County, or ask about a matter governed by a different location. Population alone cannot tell you how many people need counsel, what practice areas they need, or whether they will use video. Your intake should therefore ask the geographic question that matters for the matter—not treat Marilla residency as automatic qualification.
Recommended approach
Define the accepted geography for each practice area before writing questions. Decide whether the flow should ask where the incident occurred, where the opposing party is located, where the client resides, or another legally relevant location. Include an ownership rule for inquiries outside your service area and give the visitor a clear next step rather than leaving the submission unassigned.
