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Digital Presence for Lawyers & Law Firms in India
Bar Council rules allow websites. Here's how to build a professional, compliant legal website that attracts corporate clients.
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Ashraf Kamal
12 January 2026
Professionalism is Power
Under BCI (Bar Council of India) rules, lawyers cannot "advertise" but can have a website to provide information. A website is your digital business card.
What to Include (Compliant Content)
- Practice Areas: Corporate, Criminal, Family, IP.
- Team Profiles: Education, Bar admission year, expertise.
- Articles/Blogs: "Understanding GST laws" (Demonstrates expertise).
- Contact Info: Address and office hours.
- Disclaimer: Mandatory popup stating "This is not an advertisement".
What NOT to Include
- "Best Lawyer in India" claims.
- "Guaranteed Win" promises.
- Comparison with other lawyers.
Why Corporate Clients Check Your Site
Before retaining a firm, corporate legal teams check your website to verify team size and expertise. A Gmail address and no website signals "Amateur".
Topics
#lawyer website#legal marketing#law firm design
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Written by Ashraf Kamal
Founder of Smile Fotilo — building websites, running SEO, and setting up AI automation for businesses across India and the US.
