1. Define what a Lakewood result means before reviewing the numbers
Lakewood is a city in Pierce County, but the Census population estimate does not tell you how many prospective clients search for a lawyer, which practice areas are relevant, or whether a contact became a matter. Your first review should separate geography from outcome. Decide whether the firm wants to examine Lakewood city, Pierce County, Washington-wide visibility, or another service area. Then decide whether a “lead” means any contact, a Potential New Client, or a contact assigned to a particular case type. Bosseo’s public page says the dashboard classifies contacts as Potential New Client, Current Client or Other, and breaks leads down by case type.
Recommended approach
Ask Bosseo to show the geographic and case-type definitions used in the dashboard. Confirm that the firm can distinguish Lakewood from Pierce County and from broader Washington coverage before using a total to guide budget or staffing.
