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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to what law firms actually ask us before working together, about specialisation, AI, pricing, timelines and how engagements work.

About Practice Proof
Why does Practice Proof only work with law firms?

Because law firms face unique commercial, ethical and regulatory challenges. Specialisation allows us to deliver better advice, better strategy and better outcomes than a generalist agency splitting attention across unrelated industries.

Who actually does the work?

A small senior team, led by founder Dan Toombs, a former practising lawyer and Certified StoryBrand Guide. We deliberately keep our client list small so every firm gets senior attention, not an account manager relaying instructions to a junior team.

What markets do you work in?

We work with law firms across Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand, with more than 20 years of experience concentrated in the Australian legal market.

Engaging Us
Can we engage you for a single project?

Absolutely. Many firms begin with a website, SEO campaign or branding project before growing into a longer-term partnership. See how we work for the two ways firms typically engage us.

Do you replace our internal marketing team?

No. We often work alongside internal marketing teams, providing strategic leadership, specialist expertise and additional capability rather than replacing what already works.

How quickly will we see results?

Some initiatives create immediate improvements, paid search and conversion fixes especially. Others, SEO, AEO and brand authority, compound over months and years. Our focus is sustainable growth rather than short-term wins that don't hold.

What does it cost?

It depends on scope. Single projects are quoted with fixed-fee pricing. Ongoing partnerships are structured around a Quarterly Success Plan tailored to your firm's size and goals. Take the free audit and we'll map what's actually worth investing in first.

AI & AEO
How does AI fit into law firm marketing?

AI is changing much more than marketing. It's reshaping client expectations, search behaviour, internal workflows and legal service delivery. We help firms adopt AI strategically, not simply because it's fashionable. See our AI & technology work.

What is AEO, and do we actually need it?

Answer Engine Optimisation is the work of getting your firm recommended by ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and Perplexity, not just ranked in a list of links. A growing share of prospective clients now ask AI to recommend a lawyer before they ever open Google. See AEO for law firms.

Can you show us where our firm currently stands with AI?

Yes, that's exactly what the free growth audit covers: a real check of how ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity currently treat your firm, alongside your SEO and conversion performance.

Still have a question?

Take the free audit and we'll map exactly where your firm stands, and what's worth fixing first.

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