The problem
You're in a hearing and a new prospect calls. They don't leave a voicemail. Ten minutes later they're talking to another firm.
How it works
- Get a Twilio phone number and set it to forward calls to your office line or cell.
- If nobody answers within ~20 seconds, Twilio tells the n8n workflow the call was missed.
- The workflow texts the caller within seconds: sorry we missed you, what type of matter is it and when's a good time to call?
- When they reply, AI writes a short, friendly answer (no legal advice) and you get an email alert with their number and message.
- You or your intake person call back, already knowing the practice area, and run your conflict check before discussing details.
Realistic monthly cost≈ $9.41 + €20/mo
How we got this number
- Twilio local number$1.15
- Texting registration (A2P 10DLC) monthly fee$2
- ~160 text segments sent + received$1.33
- carrier fees on ~80 outbound texts$0.40
- ~200 inbound call minutes$1.70
- ~200 minutes forwarded to your office or cell$2.80
- ~80 AI-written replies$0.04
- Automation platform (or self-host n8n free)€20
Assumes ~80 missed calls a month. n8n Cloud Starter is billed in euros; self-hosting n8n removes that line. Prices are list prices checked 2026-10-26; see every source.
Plus one-time texting registration (A2P 10DLC): about $19.50 (low-volume brand + campaign vetting). Source
The problem
Arrests, accidents and family emergencies happen at night and on weekends. Voicemail at 11pm Saturday loses the prospect who needed a lawyer right now.
How it works
- Pick an AI answering service from our comparison (most have free trials).
- Give it your practice areas, the matters you don't take, a short intake script (name, phone, type of matter, how they heard about you) and what never to say (no legal advice, no fee quotes, no promises).
- Forward your line to it after hours, or when nobody picks up during the day.
- It answers, collects the basics, and texts or emails you a summary. Urgent matters (someone in custody, a court date tomorrow) get routed to the on-call attorney's phone.
Realistic monthly cost≈ $150/mo
How we got this number
- Smith.ai AI Receptionist Pro (75 calls)$150
Example uses Smith.ai's AI Receptionist Pro plan. See the AI receptionist comparison for 9 options from $24.95/mo. Ask any vendor how call recordings and transcripts are stored before forwarding client calls. Prices are list prices checked 2026-10-26; see every source.
The problem
You had a good consultation and sent the engagement letter. Then silence. Most people are just busy or nervous, but nobody has time to chase.
How it works
- When you mark a consultation 'engagement letter sent' (a row in Google Sheets or a CRM deal stage), the sequence starts.
- Day 1: thank-you text with a link to the engagement letter and a direct line for questions.
- Day 3: 'Any questions about next steps or fees? Happy to set up a quick call.'
- Day 7: a friendly last check-in. Any reply stops the sequence and alerts you.
- If they hire someone else or say no, mark it closed so the sequence never texts them again.
Realistic monthly cost≈ $4.28 + €20/mo
How we got this number
- Twilio local number$1.15
- Texting registration (A2P 10DLC) monthly fee$2
- ~100 text segments sent + received$0.83
- carrier fees on ~60 outbound texts$0.30
- Automation platform (or self-host n8n free)€20
- HubSpot free CRM (optional)$0
Assumes ~20 unsigned consultations a month x 3 messages. Only follow up with people who contacted you first, and stop as soon as anyone asks you to. Prices are list prices checked 2026-10-26; see every source.
Plus one-time texting registration (A2P 10DLC): about $19.50 (low-volume brand + campaign vetting). Source
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The problem
You got a great result and the client was grateful, but they never left a review. The firm down the street with 300 reviews gets the calls.
How it works
- When a matter is marked closed (or the final invoice is paid), trigger the workflow.
- Wait a day, then text: 'Thank you for trusting us. Would you share a quick review?' with your Google review link.
- If they reply with a concern, it alerts you instead, so you can call them first.
- Check your state bar's rules on testimonials and reviews before you start, and never offer anything in exchange for a review.
Realistic monthly cost≈ $3.58/mo
How we got this number
- Twilio local number$1.15
- Texting registration (A2P 10DLC) monthly fee$2
- ~40 text segments sent + received$0.33
- carrier fees on ~20 outbound texts$0.10
- Google Business Profile$0
Assumes ~20 closed matters a month. Runs on the same n8n plan and Twilio number as the other recipes, so the extra cost is mostly texts. Prices are list prices checked 2026-10-26; see every source.
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