Editorial Policy

Editorial & Reviews Policy

Last updated: 2025-10-28

Purpose

TalkToAttorney publishes directory listings and educational content to help people find and compare attorneys. Our goal is to provide clear, accurate, and useful information without offering legal advice.

Editorial Independence

Our content is created and edited independently. Advertising, sponsored placements, or commercial partnerships do not influence our educational articles, explanations, or how we describe legal topics.

Sources & Verification

  • We rely on primary sources where possible (e.g., state bar associations, court or government websites) and reputable secondary sources for context.
  • Attorney licensing status should always be verified with the relevant state bar; we link to state bar resources when available.
  • Statistics and claims are dated or scoped to their jurisdiction when material to understanding.

Directory Listings

  • Profiles may be compiled from publicly available information and direct submissions from attorneys or firms.
  • Attorneys can claim profiles to correct or add details. We may request documentation before publishing changes.
  • We do not rank attorneys based on paid status. Any promotional placement is labeled as “Sponsored”.

Ranking & Sorting

Search results may be ordered using relevance signals, profile completeness, proximity, activity/engagement, and review quality. Paid promotion does not change editorial ranking logic. Sponsored units are clearly labeled and kept separate from organic results.

Reviews & User Contributions

  • We encourage honest, first-hand experiences that are respectful and specific.
  • We moderate contributions for spam, privacy violations, hate speech, conflicts of interest, or irrelevant content.
  • We may request proof of a real interaction (e.g., consultation or representation) in disputed cases.
  • We do not edit opinions for tone, but we may edit or remove content that violates our guidelines or the law.

Conflicts of Interest

Contributors must disclose relationships with any attorney or firm mentioned. We avoid assigning coverage where a conflict could reasonably affect neutrality.

Corrections & Updates

  • We correct material errors promptly and note substantial changes when appropriate.
  • To request a correction, use the “Report” link on a profile or email support@talktoattorney.com with the URL, the issue, and supporting documentation.

Advertising & Sponsored Content

  • Ads and sponsored placements are labeled (e.g., “Sponsored”).
  • Sponsorship does not influence our editorial content or review moderation.
  • We do not sell links in editorial content. Any affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable.

Use of Automation & AI

We may use automation to surface public data for directory accuracy and to help draft non-legal, plain-language summaries. All content is reviewed by humans for clarity, neutrality, and policy compliance before publication.

No Legal Advice

Our articles and directory information are for general informational purposes and are not legal advice. Viewing a profile or sending a message via our site does not create an attorney–client relationship.

Contact

For editorial questions, corrections, or feedback, contact press@talktoattorney.com or support@talktoattorney.com.