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Marketplace cases, proposals, appointments, messages, hire requests, and contracts — step by step.

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Messages

Talk with attorneys about your case, proposals, and next steps — after you engage with them first.

Client messages

Messages
M

Maria S.

New

I can help with your custody matter.

D

David L.

Happy to discuss your case this week.

How it works

  1. 1You must first engage with an attorney before messaging starts. From a proposal on My cases, use Send message, Book a meeting, or send a hire request to open a conversation.
  2. 2Open Messages from your client dashboard.
  3. 3Select a conversation tied to your case to view messages from attorneys you have engaged with.
  4. 4Ask questions before hiring, clarify fees, or follow up after sending a hire request.
  5. 5Your message history stays linked to the case so you always have context.

Good to know

  • You cannot start a new conversation from Messages alone — engage from a proposal first.
  • If you have not contacted an attorney yet, open your case and use Send message on their proposal.

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