Website Design for Lawyers

Brendan Chard - President

An Ann Arbor, MI native, Brendan graduated from The University of Michigan Business School. His studies focused on Marketing and Computer Information Systems.

Prior to starting Chard.Net, Brendan operated an on-site computer repair and technology consulting business that also focused on the small law firm market. Brendan's experiences as a business owner and technology consultant let him bring a wide variety of ideas to the table when it comes to helping his clients succeed online.

Passionate about helping everyone, Brendan wants clients to become comfortable using and talking about technology. In fact, his favorite kind of client is one who may describe themselves as "technologically challenged" because often they have had bad or unproductive experiences with other vendors and truly appreciate the care, speed and patience with which their needs are handled at Chard.Net.

Outside the business world Brendan is an avid downhill skier and golfer. Involved in the community he a member of the Minneapolis Rotary Club 9. Brendan and his wife, Tawn, reside in beautiful (and sometimes cold) downtown Minneapolis, MN.

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» January
Announcing The Modern Firm, LLC
January 8th, 2008 - Posted in News - View Entire Article

Dear Current and Prospective Clients,

I am excited to report that in early January, Chard.Net will be officially changing its name to The Modern Firm, LLC.

With the name change comes a more intense focus on serving the needs of solo and small law firm lawyers. In the last 3 years we have grown in every regard. We now have an energetic and dedicated full time staff of four (five if you count the dog) and have worked with more than 200 law firms in over 20 states. As we have grown, our focus has narrowed. Though we do and will continue to work with a variety of businesses to provide professional website hosting and maintenance, we now focus our website design and marketing abilities exclusively on solo and small law firms.

Reasoning
The niche focus on small law firm website design and marketing is in large part responsible for the desire to change our name and image. We are consistently working with lawyers that are excited about their practice, excited about their clients, and excited about doing things their way. These lawyers are making practical use of resources on the web and technology in their office to provide a high value of service while competing directly with much larger law firms. Our clients, you, are defining what it means to be a modern law firm.

The other element that influenced the name change are the incredible professionals I’ve met while traveling and speaking at CLE conferences. These professionals, each dedicated to helping lawyers succeed, have knowledge and services that can benefit almost every lawyer. Their knowledge extends across issues such as time management, marketing, coaching, technology, career transition, ethics, practice management. I felt it was important to provide a medium through which our clients could be connected to these people. Now, through our new law practice blog, you can find a growing collection of articles and resources from these professionals and learn more about them.

Services
All of the services currently offered by Chard.Net will continue unchanged. For attorney website design we will continue to offer multiple, easy to understand design packages. Our current hosting and website maintenance services will remain the same. We will be offering two new hosting services, including Hosted Microsoft Exchange and Modern Mega Mail, a secure delivery service for large and/or sensitive files.

Check It Out

SEO for Minneapolis Criminal Defense Attorney
January 18th, 2010 - Posted in Website Launches - View Entire Article

The Modern Firm, formerly Chard.Net, is pleased to announce that Minneapolis criminal defense attorney, Carolyn Agin Schmidt, has chosen us for our search engine optimization service. Ms. Schmidt has over 20 years experience effectively and vigorously defending Minnesota criminal cases. Our focus will be to increase her visibility in search engines for key words, such as:

Minneapolis Criminal Defense Attorney
Minneapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense Minneapolis MN
Defense Attorneys Minneapolis MN

Search Engine Optimization for TX Fathers Rights Attorney
January 8th, 2010 - Posted in Welcome New Clients - View Entire Article

The Modern Firm, formerly, Chard.net is excited to announce that we will be working a Texas Father’s Family Law Rights attorney. With offices in Addison and Frisco, TX, Mr. Boyd helps men fight for their rights and safeguard their children’s best interest. We will work with Mr. Boyd so that his Addison family law and Frisco family law offices rank higher in search engines for prospective clients searching for Texas Fathers Rights lawyers.

We will target key phrases, such as:
Texas Fathers Rights Attorneys
Texas Fathers Rights Lawyers
Addison Family Law Attorneys
Divorce Lawyers Frisco TX

» November
Cincinnati Bankruptcy Lawyers - SEO Project
November 11th, 2009 - Posted in Website Launches - View Entire Article

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kathleen Mezher & Associates,  was originally established in 1985 in the Anderson Township suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio.  Since then, their Cincinnati Bankruptcy law firm has grown, serving the legal needs of clients with four attorneys and five convenient locations in Ohio and Kentucky. The Modern Firm, formerly, Chard.net is pleased to announced that we will be working with Ms. Mezher to increase the firm visibility in search engines for prospective Cincinnati, OH bankruptcy clients.

We will target key phrases, such as:
Cincinnati Bankruptcy Attorneys
Cincinnati Bankruptcy Lawyers
Bankruptcy Attorneys Cincinnati OH

Search Engine Optimization for Tyler TX Criminal Defense
November 2nd, 2009 - Posted in Website Launches - View Entire Article

The Modern Firm, formerly Chard.Net, is pleased to announce that Tyler Texas Criminal Defense Attorney and USERRA lawyer, Mr. Volberding has chosen us for our search engine optimization service. Our focus will be to increase his visibility in search engines for key words, such as:

USERRA Lawyer
Texas USERRA Lawyer
Tyler Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer
Tyler TX Criminal Defense Attorney

» October
Internet Marketing for Edina MN Divorce Attorney
October 23rd, 2009 - Posted in Website Launches - View Entire Article

The Modern Firm, formerly Chard.Net, is pleased to announce that Edina MN Family Law Attorney, Gregory Solum, has chosen The Modern Firm for our search engine optimization service. Our focus will be to increase his visibility in search engines for key words, such as:

Edina MN Family Law
Edina Family Law Attorney
Edina Divorce Lawyer MN
Edina MN Divorce Attorney

» August
Search Engine Optimization for St. Paul Divorce Attorney
August 28th, 2009 - Posted in Chard.Net - View Entire Article

Over at The Modern Firm (formerly Chard.Net), we are pleased to announce that St. Paul, MN family law attorney Diane Kaer has chosen us to optimize her website.  Ms. Kaer offers professional counsel and representation in Minnesota Family Law, including divorce, mediation, child custody, child support, post judgment modifications, and business valuations.
We will target search terms, such as:

Check back in over the coming weeks to see the progress.

Internet Marketing Service for Bloomfield Hills MI Law Firm
August 27th, 2009 - Posted in Website Launches - View Entire Article

Over at The Modern Firm (formerly Chard.Net), we’re excited to begin an online marketing campaign for Bloomfield Hills, MI Law attorneys Graham & Hubbert. The Law Offices of Graham & Hubbert provides experienced, personalized representation and quality advice at an affordable price. They specialize in a number of legal areas, including: divorce, estate planning, real estate law, personal injury, business law, and criminal law.

We will work to attract searchers that are looking for:

Bloomfield Hills MI Divorce Attorney
Bloomfield Hills MI Estate Planning Lawyers
Bloomfield Hills MI Criminal Defense Lawyers
Rochester MI Criminal Defense

Check back in over the coming weeks to see the progress.

Internet Marketing Service for Tyler Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer
August 7th, 2009 - Posted in Chard.Net - View Entire Article

Over at The Modern Firm (formerly Chard.Net), we have been working with James Volberding for online marketing. As a licensed attorney for over 15 years, James represents clients in civil litigation, appellate law, USERRA, criminal defense, parole, and writs of habeas corpus. We will work to attract searchers that are looking for:

Texas USERRA Lawyer
Tyler Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
Tyler Texas Appellate Lawyer
Texas Parole Attorney

Check back in over the coming weeks to see the progress.

» July
New Internet Marketing Client
July 16th, 2009 - Posted in Welcome New Clients - View Entire Article

Over at The Modern Firm we’re pleased to be working with long time client and Ann Arbor bankruptcy attorney Lander McLoyd.  We recently completed a website for their firm to better promote their Michigan bankruptcy practice and are looking forward to helping it get found in search engines.

A local Ann Arbor resident, Lander has represented the people of Washtenaw, Wayne, Jackson, Monroe, Livingston and Lenawee Counties for over thirty years. His extensive experience includes more than two decades serving as a bankruptcy attorney and consumer advocate with the UAW Legal Services Plan. Presently, he concentrates his practice in the following areas: bankruptcy, consumer law, estate planning, and probate law.

Be sure to check out their website and the great resources and content available.  They’ve done a wonderful job of explaining the Michigan bankruptcy process and ensuring that people feel comfortable with their decisions.

Internet Marketing Services for Ohio Social Security Disability Lawyer
July 16th, 2009 - Posted in Chard.Net - View Entire Article

We are pleased to announce that Pataskala, Ohio lawyer Arnold Shaheen has chosen The Modern Firm, formerly Chard.Net, to optimize his website.  Mr. Shaheen has been engaged in the practice of law for the past thirty-three years.  The Modern Firm will help Licking County attorney Shaheen attract prospective clients in neighboring Ohio communities. We will target search terms, such as:

Search Engine Optimization for Minneapolis Divorce Lawyer
July 1st, 2009 - Posted in Chard.Net - View Entire Article

Over at The Modern Firm (formerly Chard.Net)  we’ve started working with Minneapolis divorce attorney Geri Napuck  for online marketing and promotion of her firm.  We are excited to continue our relationship with Geri by optimizing her website for online searchers looking for a divorce lawyer in Minnesota and the surrounding communities.  We will be targeting specific key phrases, such as:

Check back in over the coming weeks to see the progress.