1. Define the service area before you design the intake
The U.S. Census Bureau records Southampton as a municipal-town in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, with a 2020–2024 ACS 5-year population estimate of 8,576 and a margin of error of 22. It does, however, give you a precise geographic boundary for an initial review. If your firm serves Southampton as well as other communities in Franklin County or elsewhere in Pennsylvania, the intake should not blur those relationships. Ask where the prospective client is located, where the incident or legal issue occurred when relevant, and whether your firm serves that matter's jurisdiction. A visitor from outside your service area may need a different response from a visitor whose matter fits your stated coverage.
Recommended approach
Begin with a geographic eligibility question that reflects your actual service policy. Review separate routing for Southampton, the rest of Franklin County and any additional areas your firm serves.
