Galactic Legal Business Plan

 Here's a business plan outline for Galactic Legal, a legal referral company designed to connect clients with the right lawyers based on their needs and location:

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Galactic Legal — Business Plan

1. Executive Summary

Galactic Legal is a tech-driven legal referral service that matches individuals and businesses with licensed, vetted attorneys across Missouri (and later, nationwide). Our mission is to make finding the right legal help fast, transparent, and accessible — whether you need a family lawyer in St. Louis or a business attorney in Kansas City.

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2. Business Model

• Core Service: Online platform and hotline that refer clients to lawyers based on legal category and location.
• Revenue Streams:
  • Subscription fees from attorneys
  • Lead referral fees (pay-per-lead or pay-per-client)
  • Premium placements/ads for law firms
  • Partnerships with bar associations

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3. Market Analysis

• Target Market:
  • Individuals needing legal help (divorce, DUI, injury, etc.)
  • Small businesses needing contract, IP, or employment law services
  • Legal aid organizations
• Competitors:
  • Missouri Bar LawyerSearch
  • Avvo, LegalMatch, Rocket Lawyer
• Differentiators:
  • Missouri-specific focus (initially)
  • AI-assisted matching and screening
  • Transparent lawyer ratings and service guarantees
  • 24/7 human + virtual assistant support

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4. Services Offered

• Free lawyer matching via web or phone
• Client intake and case triage
• Legal resources and education (FAQs, blogs, guides)
• Optional prepaid legal service plans (future)

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5. Legal and Compliance

• Comply with Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct (especially Rule 4-7.2 on lawyer referrals)
• Partner only with licensed attorneys in good standing
• Transparent disclosure of referral practices and fees

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6. Marketing Strategy

• SEO-optimized website with high-value content
• Google Ads targeting "lawyer near me" searches
• Bar events and lawyer outreach
• Social media campaigns: “Galactic Help When You Need It”
• Local partnerships with law schools and nonprofits

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7. Technology Stack

• Website with user portal and lawyer directory
• AI-powered chatbot for intake and referrals
• Secure CRM to manage client-lawyer interactions
• Lawyer dashboard for profile management and tracking leads

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8. Financial Projections

• Startup Costs: Website, legal, development, marketing (~$50k–$100k)
• Year 1 Revenue Goal: $250,000 (from subscriptions and referrals)
• Break-even: Within 12–18 months
• Scalability: Add other states or specialties (e.g., immigration, military law)

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9. Team

• Founder/CEO (you)
• Legal Director (licensed attorney)
• Tech Lead (platform development)
• Customer Success + Intake Agents
• Marketing Specialist

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10. Roadmap

• Q1: MVP website + pilot with Missouri lawyers
• Q2: Launch statewide marketing + add live chat
• Q3: Begin expanding services to nearby states (IL, KS, AR)
• Q4: Add legal education tools and premium plans

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