Andrew Flusche wrote:
How would you recommend a lawyer list his/her occupation on a business card? Is
“attorney at law” preferable, or would something more unique be better?
Andrew, thanks for the question. Since I know how much money you lawyers make, maybe this should be paid advice! I’ll only charge you $250 an hour, how’s that sound?
Well, since I offered pro-bono advice (as you lawyers call it), I’d better stick to it. Here is what I think about lawyer and attorney business cards.
When designing for an attorney I think professionalism is most important above all. In sticking with that theme (professional business cards), I would recommend whatever text made you sound the most professional. I would indeed use “Attorney at Law”. But instead of just that, I would make sure that somewhere on your business card (could be the backside) should be whatever type of law you specialize in.
In that way you are you are promoting yourself in a professional manner, but also giving enough information for your potential clients to make an informed decision.
Hopefully that helps, if not, please don’t sue me!
Who’s next, send me a business card question and get a free link!