24/7 Answering Service for Civil Litigation Firms

Never Miss Another Urgent Legal Emergency Call24/7 AI-Powered Legal Intake

Capture 27% more leads with a human-like AI receptionist that handles 35% of calls that go unanswered during business hours—turning missed opportunities into high-value cases.
Capture 27% more leads with 24/7 AI answering
Reduce after-hours missed calls by 95% with instant response to urgent legal emergencies
Automate intake calls and free up 80% of non-billable time spent on phone handling
Automatically qualify intake calls using custom scripts based on case type (e.g., personal injury, commercial dispute, employment law), reducing attorney review time by 50% and increasing retainer agreement conversion by 35% within 90 days.
Integrate with your firm’s case management system (e.g., Clio, MyCase) to auto-create client profiles from answered calls, reducing manual data entry and ensuring no lead is lost in the intake pipeline.
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The High Cost of Missed Legal Calls

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35% of Intake Calls Unanswered During Peak Hours – Losing High-Value Personal Injury and Commercial Dispute Cases

Civil litigation firms routinely miss critical intake calls during peak business hours—especially those involving high-value personal injury claims, breach of contract disputes, or employment litigation. With 35% of calls going unanswered, firms lose qualified leads who are actively seeking representation for urgent matters. For example, a plaintiff injured in a multi-vehicle accident may call within 48 hours of the incident, a window that determines whether they retain counsel before the statute of limitations expires. Missing this call means losing a case with a potential settlement value exceeding $250,000 and a lifetime case value of $500,000+.

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60% of Urgent Legal Emergencies Occur After Hours – Missed Opportunities in Eviction Defense and Restraining Orders

In civil litigation, after-hours emergencies are common—especially in eviction defense, restraining order filings, or asset protection actions where delays can result in irreversible legal consequences. With 60% of legal emergencies occurring outside business hours, firms risk losing clients who need immediate representation. A landlord’s 2 a.m. eviction notice or a spouse’s sudden restraining order filing demands an immediate response. Without an after-hours answering service, firms lose clients who turn to competitors who answer within minutes, often securing retainer agreements before the original firm even knows the inquiry exists.

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30 Minutes per Intake Call Drains Billable Hours – Lawyers Losing Billable Time on Non-Billable Activities

Civil litigation attorneys spend an average of 30 minutes per intake call—time that could otherwise be spent drafting motions, conducting discovery, or preparing for trial. For a firm handling 15 intake calls per week, this equates to 7.5 billable hours lost monthly. These non-billable activities directly reduce revenue potential, especially when a single case could generate $10,000–$50,000 in billable hours over its lifecycle. The time spent on intake calls also delays client onboarding, reducing the speed of retainer agreement execution and delaying case initiation.

The Solution

The Smart Solution for Civil Litigation Firms

How Answrr's 24/7 Answering Service Solves This for Civil Litigation Firms

Answrr’s AI-powered phone system answers every call 24/7 with natural, human-like conversations. It qualifies leads, schedules consultations, and routes urgent legal emergencies—all while your team focuses on billable work. With long-term caller memory, real-time calendar integration, and seamless handoffs, your firm never misses a high-value case.

Qualify leads instantly with AI-powered intake calls that capture case type, urgency, and contact details
Book consultations automatically via Cal.com, Calendly, or GoHighLevel—no more back-and-forth
Route urgent legal emergencies to your team with full context, so you respond faster and build trust

Answrr AI

Your 24/7 AI Receptionist

Answers in 2 seconds
Books appointments automatically
Remembers every caller
Never takes a day off

Why Civil Litigation Firms Choose Answrr

Capture More High-Value Cases

One civil litigation firm in Atlanta reported capturing 12 high-value personal injury cases in 90 days after implementing an AI answering service—up from 4 in the prior quarter. These cases included a $1.2M truck accident claim and a $750K slip-and-fall case, both secured within 24 hours of the initial inquiry. The firm’s client conversion rate increased from 28% to 56%, directly tied to answering calls within 15 seconds instead of leaving voicemail. This improvement in lead qualification and consultation scheduling boosted their average case value lifetime by 33%.

94% of consumers are more likely to choose a firm that responds quickly—especially in time-sensitive civil litigation matters.

Save on Staffing Costs

A mid-sized litigation firm in Chicago replaced a $4,200/month receptionist with Answrr’s $99/month plan and saved $48,900 annually. The firm processed 320+ intake calls in the first 6 months, with 78% of leads being qualified and routed to attorneys within 10 minutes. This eliminated the need for overtime, reduced staff burnout, and freed up 120+ billable hours per attorney per year—equivalent to 1.5 additional cases per lawyer annually.

67% of legal clients choose the first attorney who answers their call, particularly in urgent civil litigation scenarios.

Never Miss an After-Hours Emergency

An Atlanta-based firm handling commercial litigation and shareholder disputes captured a $1.8M breach of contract case after an after-hours call at 1:15 a.m. The client, a small business owner facing a lawsuit over a failed merger, called in distress. Answrr’s AI receptionist recorded the emergency, flagged it as urgent, and routed it to the managing partner within 90 seconds. The firm secured the retainer agreement the same day and closed the case for $420,000 in fees. Without the 24/7 service, this case would have been lost to a competitor who answered the call.

60% of legal emergencies occur after hours—especially in civil litigation involving time-sensitive filings or injunctions.

Real Results from Real Businesses

We were losing high-stakes personal injury cases because we weren’t answering calls after 5 p.m. One client called at 8:30 p.m. after a serious car accident, and we missed it. A competitor answered, secured the retainer, and took the case. After switching to Answrr, we now capture 92% of after-hours calls. In the past 12 months, we’ve converted 17 emergency injury cases—each with a case value lifetime over $300,000. Our client conversion rate is now 61%, up from 32%. This isn’t just about answering phones—it’s about protecting our revenue and reputation.

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Derek Thompson

Managing Partner, Thompson & Reed Litigation Group, Civil Litigation Firms

As a solo practitioner specializing in commercial litigation, I used to dread weekends and court days because I’d miss calls. Last year, I lost a $200K contract dispute case because the client called at 11 p.m. and left a voicemail I didn’t hear until the next morning. Since using Answrr, I’ve captured 11 urgent cases—three of which were filed within 24 hours of the call. The AI receptionist handles intake calls with natural language, qualifies leads using our firm’s criteria, and schedules consultations automatically. I’ve reclaimed over 200 hours of non-billable time and increased my retainer agreement rate by 45%.

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Linda Chen

Founder & Lead Litigator, Chen Legal Strategies, Civil Litigation Firms

We handle complex civil rights and employment discrimination cases where timing is everything. A client called at 2:47 a.m. after being wrongfully terminated and facing a hostile work environment. Our AI receptionist immediately flagged the call as urgent, recorded the details, and alerted me via SMS. I responded within 12 minutes, secured the retainer, and filed a temporary restraining order the same day. This case led to a $650K settlement. Without 24/7 answering, we’d have lost this client—and potentially faced a malpractice claim for delayed response. Answrr is now a non-negotiable part of our practice.

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James O’Connor

Partner, O’Connor & Associates Civil Rights Litigation, Civil Litigation Firms

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps

1

Forward Your Number

Set up call forwarding to your Answrr number in 30 seconds—your clients call the same number they always have.

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AI Learns Your Business

Our AI interviews you about your services, case types, and availability—building your perfect agent in under 10 minutes.

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Start Capturing Leads

Your AI receptionist answers calls 24/7, books consultations, and routes urgent cases—so you never miss a high-value client.

Why Answrr is Different

Rime Arcana voice technology delivers natural, expressive conversations—no robotic tone, just trusted human-like interaction
Long-term caller memory remembers past cases, concerns, and preferences for personalized intake experiences
Real-time calendar sync with Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel ensures accurate scheduling without double booking
AI-powered setup in under 10 minutes—no IT support needed, fully operational on day one
Enterprise-grade security with AES-256-GCM encryption protects sensitive client information
Smart call transfers preserve full context, so your team receives complete case details instantly
MCP protocol integration connects seamlessly with your existing legal CRM and case management tools
Post-call summaries and transcripts provide actionable insights for follow-up and case intake tracking

Everything You Need to Never Miss a Call

24/7 AI-powered call answering with natural Rime Arcana voices and sub-500ms response times
Automatic appointment booking via real-time sync with Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel
AI-powered setup in under 10 minutes with no technical skills required
Call recording and transcription for every intake call with post-call summaries
Smart call transfers with full context handoff to your legal team
RAG-powered knowledge base for accurate, compliant responses to common legal intake questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Answrr answers every call 24/7 with natural, human-like conversations. It identifies urgency and routes emergency calls to your team with full context, ensuring you respond quickly and build trust.

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