The initial product delivery was designed for libraries because it was anticipated that many of the users would be laypersons who wished to acquire basic information prior to a consultation with a lawyer. In 1991, a study of reference librarians throughout the United States was commissioned by the American Library Association for the purpose of determining the most problematic area for the reference desk of a typical library. It was found that approximately seventeen percent of the library patrons encountered difficulty accessing legal information mostly due to the fact that the legal system of reference and information is uniquely designed for lawyers and the judiciary. Although this was a fortuitous event, LAWCHEK®, by design, targeted libraries as its first market endeavor.

In 1994, LAWCHEK® was incorporated, and in the spring of 1995, a strategic partnership was developed with Macmillan Publishing (a Viacom Company).  As a result of the marketing efforts by Macmillan, approximately twenty million library patrons now had access to the LAWCHEK® system, either directly through a library LAN (local area network) or, beginning in 1997, through the Internet where LAWCHEK® began offering its' products and services, providing the first ever frames-based search on the Internet, and introducing the public and law firms to an extensive database of law related directory listings, a vast collection of editable forms, and a comprehensive gathering of legal research links, all available in one location for easy access and user-friendly service.

In 1999, enlighten technologies incorporated™, a consulting and networking company offering broadband convergence technology, videoconferencing, and teleconferencing, acquired LAWCHEK® through a business acquisition with the goal of offering, as a supplement to its' convergence products and services, a very robust array of legal products via the Internet, including directory listings, legal research, editable forms, web development, hosting, and much more.    

LawyersListings was founded in the year 2000, shortly after the acquisition of LAWCHEK®, as a FREE listing service available to all sole practitioners and law firms in need of an Internet presence and as a way to provide the Internet community with an easy to use research tool with which to locate lawyers. LawyersListings was developed with the consumer in mind and, therefore, strives to ensure that selecting a lawyer is an easy process by providing three simple options to locate a lawyer.  The first option is through the state search; the second option is through the discipline search; and the third option is through the name search.   

Because  LawyersListings is striving to be the most user-friendly and easiest site to use on the Internet, we encourage individuals to send comments and suggestions about how we may improve our site. Please send all inquires to webmaster@lawchek.net. 

TESTIMONIALS
"I'm writing this letter to say thank you for your terrific service.  We appreciate your hard work and dedication in an effort to bring us qualified traffic.  The customer service has been tremendous.  Since posting these listings, we have received visitors directly from your site. Thanks again for your service, integrity and dedication. In addition, special thanks should be given to David Starr for he has been a pleasure to work with." - Tara P. Armstrong, Web Coordinator, Goldberg & Osborne - Phoenix, AZ

"I am very satisfied with the web site design, and the manner in which the company representative worked with me in creating my site. I am a very busy sole proprietor and it was difficult for the representative to work with my schedule. He however, persevered, and I am especially pleased with the reasonableness of the cost of the site. I will continue to use the services of this company in the future." - Pamela A. Virtue, Esq. - Scottsdale, AZ

"I researched a number of Internet listing service companies and Lawsonline™ stood head and shoulders above the rest. They were extremely helpful and professional in not only setting up our website but also maintaining it. They had the best price as well. I highly recommend Lawsonline™!" - Dave Stoll, Beaugureau, Zukowski & Hancock, PC - Phoenix, AZ

"Lawsonline™ is one of our favorite advertising sources.  The organization's representatives are professional, exceptionally accommodating and timely.  We have always experienced high quality customer service from each party that handles our Internet listing, and would recommend them to anyone!" - Michelle L. Rucks, Director of Operations, Kinnane & Associates, Ltd. - Annapolis, MD  

"My family law practice is booming in part because of the Internet. I would not have nearly the business I now have if it weren't for web sites like yours. Thanks!" - Robin Roshkind, Esquire - West Palm Beach, FL

“You  have  a  nice  site,  which  I use  often to  access  other  states’ laws.” – Lynn Shepard, Wagner Law - Eugene, OR

“Thanks for the quick response. We have been getting business from this listing.”   –  Vern Wright, Arden Process Services, Inc. - Eagan, MN

“Thank you for your timely assistance and quality work – Lawsonline.com™ is a real asset.” - Dale Gustafson, DGA DETECTIVES - Simi Valley, CA  

“I am a student who  needed  some  extra  help  in writing business letters.  I appreciate the free services you provide…Thank you.” – THOUGHTS Network - New York, NY

“Two  weeks  ago  I  found  a link on your court reporters section for a product called I-Word.  I went  to  the  site  and  immediately  found  that   this  is  what  I  have  been  looking  for  (for)  months.  I never would have found it if it hadn’t been from visiting your site… It is an absolute  Godsend,  speeding  up my work by almost two hours a day.  Thanks for letting us know about it...Thanks again!!!” – David Reiko  

“...LAWCHEK®’s design is clean...simple enough for use by our non-computer literate patrons...our reference desk personnel are pleased to have a single source to use...patrons returning with additional legal questions usually proceed directly to LAWCHEK® without asking for assistance from a reference desk person...” - Bonnie Krueger, Librarian, Owatonna Public Library

“...LAWCHEK® is easy to use, therefore it requires minimal reference staff time to assist patrons with legal questions or needs...the out-of-state tax forms provide a valuable resource for our patrons, as well...” - Trudie Buri, Deputy Director, Wissahickon Valley Public Library

“...being one of many librarians that has been involved with the evolution of LAWCHEK®, it is very gratifying to have a product that addresses many of the ALA’s legal reference needs...Since being made available to libraries, LAWCHEK® continues to respond to guidance from its library clients, thus fulfilling its pledge to be a client-driven product...” - Tom Armitage, Director, Cedar Rapids Public Library

“...Our legal questions are increasing, we appreciate having LAWCHEK®...the legal language is easy to understand...patrons use it without assistance from a staff member...LAWCHEK® provides the forms we need from all states, LAWCHEK® is user-friendly...we plan to renew...” - Mary Ann Fowler, Bus., Sci., & Tech., Richland County Public Library

“...LAWCHEK® is such a nice complement to our NY annotated statutes...our patrons love how easy it is to use...our librarians appreciate the time it saves them on simple legal questions...AND, it’s a bargain...” - Kim Bolan, Reference & Network Services, Brighton Memorial Library

“...our local county court likes the forms provided in the LAWCHEK® system; they send people to us for forms...LAWCHEK® is the best place to find the forms people need...” - Faith Line, Director, Sumter County Public Library

“...the forms are far superior to anything we have previously used.” - Annie Oldershaw, Computer Librarian, Irondequoit Public Library

“...LAWCHEK® is the easiest legal system to use of any we’ve found...the Letter Pro templates, with on-screen data entry capability, are a very unique and useful feature...” - Gail Staples, Reference Library, Cochise College Library

“...the convenience and variety of forms is most important for us…we also like the directories…LAWCHEK®’s material is much more comprehensive than other common language legal help systems…” - Ryan Alworth, Director, Kurth Memorial Library