Cold Email Templates

Email Templates for Law Firms

Professional emails that convert consultations, keep clients informed, build your reputation, and generate referrals for your legal practice.

Legal clients are making high-stakes decisions often during the most stressful moments of their lives. Every communication from your firm shapes their confidence in your ability to handle their case. These templates help you deliver the professionalism, clarity, and responsiveness that clients expect from their attorney — without adding hours to your week.

Ready-to-Use Templates

Copy these templates and customize them for your needs. Each includes HTML and plain text versions.

Consultation Follow-Up
Follow up after an initial consultation to convert the prospect into a client
General use
Subject Line

Following up on your consultation with {{firmName}}

Preview Text

Thank you for meeting with us. Here's a summary of what we discussed and recommended next steps.

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Case Status Update
Keep clients informed about their case progress
General use
Subject Line

Case update: {{caseReference}} — {{statusSummary}}

Preview Text

An update on your case. Here's what happened and what comes next.

Personalization Variables:
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Legal Newsletter
Share legal insights and keep past clients and referral sources engaged
General use
Subject Line

{{firmName}} Legal Update: {{newsletterTopic}}

Preview Text

This month's legal insights: {{newsletterSummary}}

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Testimonial Request
Ask a satisfied client for a review or testimonial after case resolution
General use
Subject Line

{{clientName}}, would you share your experience with {{firmName}}?

Preview Text

Your case is resolved. A quick review from you would help others who face similar situations find the help they need.

Personalization Variables:
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Best Practices

Follow up within 2-4 hours of a consultation — speed signals competence in legal services

Include a time-sensitivity note when deadlines like statutes of limitations apply

Case updates should always include 'What happened' and 'What's next' sections

Legal disclaimers are required — include them in every email footer

Newsletters should translate legal changes into plain-language implications for readers

Wait 7-14 days after case resolution before asking for testimonials — let the relief settle in

Common Mistakes

Generic follow-ups that don't reference the specific consultation discussion

Vague case updates that don't explain what happened in plain language

Legal jargon in newsletters — your audience is not other lawyers

Asking for testimonials during active cases or immediately after resolution

Missing legal disclaimers or attorney advertising notices

Sending case updates to anyone other than the client — confidentiality is paramount

Subject Line Examples

Timing & Performance

Best Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Best Times
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Open Rate
25-35%
Click Rate
3-5%

Personalization Tips

Legal clients make their decision during the gap between the consultation and the engagement letter. A prompt, professional follow-up that summarizes what you discussed, outlines clear next steps, and includes any relevant deadlines can be the difference between retaining a client and losing them to the attorney who responded faster.

These templates address the full client lifecycle for law firms. Consultation follow-ups that convert prospects. Case status updates that reduce the phone calls asking "what's happening with my case?" Legal newsletters that keep past clients and referral sources engaged. And testimonial requests that build your online reputation after successful outcomes.

Every template includes the professional tone and legal disclaimers that law firm communications require. Customize them for your practice area, jurisdiction requirements, and firm branding, then let automation handle the follow-up while your attorneys focus on practicing law.

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