What is AEO?
Answer engine optimization. It's the practice of making your firm easy for AI assistants to find, understand and cite when people ask legal questions. Think of it as SEO for the answers AI gives.
Are people really using AI to find lawyers?
More and more. Over half of consumers have used AI for a legal question or would consider it, and 28% of those who used it were directed to contact a lawyer (Clio, 2025). Using AI specifically to choose a lawyer is still early, under 2% in research published by the ABA in 2026, which is why building your record now matters.
Can you guarantee that AI will recommend my firm?
No, and be wary of anyone who does. Answers change between assistants, questions, locations and updates, and we don't pay AI companies for placement. What we do is measure your likelihood of appearing and improve it systematically, with a report every month.
What do I get each month?
A retest of your client questions across major AI assistants and a report with your visibility score, share of voice against competitors, the questions you're missing and the sources behind the answers. Plus that month's profile, content and creator work.
Which AI assistants do you test?
The ones your clients use most, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, Copilot and the AI features in Google Search. We test in English and Spanish.
Does AEO replace SEO?
No. AEO builds on solid SEO. A fast, well-structured website still matters. AEO extends the work to every source AI reads and measures how assistants describe you.
How long before I see changes?
It depends on your market and starting point. Profile and structured data fixes can be picked up relatively quickly, while authority built through content and media grows over months. Your monthly report shows what's moving.
Is creator content considered attorney advertising?
Often, yes. That's why you approve everything, sponsored content is disclosed, and creators are never paid for referrals. We flag anything your ethics counsel should review.
Do you work with firms in Mexico and Latin America?
Yes, through AbogadoAEO.com. Rules on lawyer advertising differ by country, so we adapt the approach to where you're licensed.