Legal Services Cold Calling Script
Legal services cold calling script for law firms doing business development.
1The Opener
Hi, is this {{prospect_name}}?
Great! This is {{your_name}} with {{law_firm}}. I'm reaching out to {{target_audience}} in {{area}} because {{reason_for_call}}.
Do you have just a minute? I'm not trying to sell you anything—I just want to see if there's a way we can help.2Discovery & Pitch
Perfect. Let me ask—do you currently have legal counsel you work with, or do you handle legal matters as they come up?
[LISTEN]
[If no regular counsel:] That's common for {{target_audience}}. The challenge is that by the time you need a lawyer, you're often in crisis mode. We help {{target_audience}} get ahead of issues with {{service_offering}}. Would a brief consultation be valuable?
[If they have counsel:] That's good—having someone is important. We specialize specifically in {{specialty_area}}, which is different from general practice. A lot of our clients come to us for our specific expertise even when they have other legal relationships. Would it be worth a conversation about {{specialty_area}}?3Objection Handlers
Click an objection to see the response. Practice these until they're automatic.
Your Response
That's good. We're not trying to replace your general counsel. We specialize in {{specialty_area}}, and many of our clients use us alongside their existing relationships for our specific expertise. Would that kind of arrangement be useful?
4Closing Options
Would {{day}} at {{time}} work for a brief consultation?
I can have one of our attorneys give you a call to discuss your situation. When works best?
Let me send you some information about our {{specialty_area}} services. What's your email?
Voicemail Script
Hi {{prospect_name}}, this is {{your_name}} with {{law_firm}}.
We specialize in helping {{target_audience}} with {{specialty_area}}, and I wanted to see if there's a way we can help.
Give me a call back at {{your_phone}}. Again, {{your_phone}}. Thanks!Variables to Customize
{{prospect_name}}Prospect's name{{your_name}}Your name{{law_firm}}Your law firm{{target_audience}}Who you help{{area}}Geographic area{{reason_for_call}}Why you're calling{{service_offering}}What you offer{{specialty_area}}Your specialty{{fee_arrangement}}Fee arrangement{{day}}Suggested day{{time}}Suggested time{{your_phone}}Your phonePerfect For
- Law firms doing business development
- Attorneys targeting business owners
- Specialty practice areas
Not Ideal For
- Personal injury (different approach)
- Areas with advertising restrictions
Pro Tips
Lead with their pain, not your credentials
Offer free consultations
Emphasize preventative value
Common Mistakes
Being too formal
Focusing on credentials over value
Not having a clear specialty
Practice Exercises
Practice explaining your value in plain language
Role-play the 'we have a lawyer' objection
Tone & Delivery
Professional but approachable. You're an advisor, not a salesperson.
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