1. Start with Franklin’s actual service boundary
The relevant local relationship is specific: Franklin city is in Warren County, Ohio. A firm may serve Franklin residents while also accepting matters from elsewhere in Warren County or from additional areas, but those are separate decisions. The Census population estimate describes the municipality, not the number of prospective clients, website visitors or legal matters. It should therefore inform scope—not become a proxy for demand.
Recommended approach
Write the intake boundary in operational terms before choosing questions. Decide whether the flow should accept only Franklin inquiries, Franklin plus Warren County, or a broader Ohio service area. If geography affects eligibility, ask for location in a way that supports review without implying that a person has a viable claim. Keep the local rule distinct from the firm’s practice-area rule.
