Finding the right lawyer for an ADA website claim
Website accessibility cases are a narrow specialty. A general business lawyer may not know the plaintiff firms, the local judges or the usual settlement ranges. Here's how to find someone who does.
Where to look
- Your state bar's lawyer referral service. Most state bars, and many county bars, run one. Search for your state's name plus "bar lawyer referral service", and ask for a lawyer who handles ADA Title III or website accessibility defense.
- Your business insurer. If your policy covers the claim, your insurer may assign or approve defense counsel. Call before you hire anyone.
- Your industry association or platform community. Retail, restaurant and hospitality groups often know which local lawyers handle these claims.
What to ask before you hire
- How many ADA website cases have you handled in the last two years, and in which courts?
- Do you know the firm that sent my letter, and how do they usually resolve cases?
- Do you charge a flat fee for an initial review?
- Does my state have a cure period or other protections I can use?
What to bring
The letter or summons, the date and way you received it, your insurance policy, and a record of your site's accessibility. A Letter Response Kit covers that last part.
ADA defense attorney listings
We don't have attorney listings yet. When we do, they will be paid advertising, clearly labeled, and sorted only by the states each firm is licensed in. Due Effort will never rank, vet or recommend a lawyer, and never take a share of a lawyer's fees.
Are you an ADA defense attorney?
Small business owners come to Due Effort in the days right after an ADA website letter arrives. Founding listings are available by state. Tell us where you're licensed and we'll send details.
Listings are flat-fee advertising, labeled as such, with no per-lead fees or fee sharing.