Business Card Design Inspiration for Lawyers | PrintFirm.com

Law firms are notorious for abysmal marketing efforts. The legal profession tends to fear change, and that manifests as a struggle to keep pace with contemporary technology. Now I’m not simply perpetuating a baseless stereotype; I speak from personal experience. During an interview with a law firm, the topic of presentations came up. The interviewer asked about my PowerPoint skills, and I stated that I prefer Photoshop for creating marketing materials, but would use PowerPoint when pressed for time. His response says it all: “You can use Photoshop for presentations? Isn’t that for image editing?”

There just aren’t enough face palms for that question. Still, it explains why most attorneys’ business cards are about as imaginative as a “Got Milk” parody. The lack of creativity certainly reflects the conservative nature of the field, but that’s no excuse in my book. That’s what graphic designers are for, right? Perhaps lawyers are afraid to step outside the square because of a perceived compromise in terms of credibility. This is understandable on some level; attorneys worked very hard to earn that title, and need to be taken seriously by prospective clients as well as their stodgier peers. Point taken, but that doesn’t mean attorneys can’t find an appropriate balance between stuffy and edgy. The examples below are professional without being so boring.


Creative Lawyer Business Cards

Divorce Lawyer Business Card

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While there’s nothing special about the overall design, the split in the center makes this card perfect for a divorce lawyer.

Criminal Defense Attorney Business Card

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No one wants to be behind bars, and this criminal defense attorney card captures that feeling visually.

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Finally, a family law practicioner with some style!


The fact that we only found a handful of examples speaks volumes about this problem’s prevalence. Attorneys, we urge you to step outside of your comfort zones when it comes to your networking tools. Business cards are relatively inexpensive, so financial concerns really shouldn’t be an issue. Try printing a small batch of experimental cards to test the waters. We assure you that a unique design will get your phone ringing a lot faster than the same old blasé stuff you encounter at every Bar Association mixer.

Community Sound Off

Do we have any attorneys willing to take the plunge and explore the creative possibilities? Designers: do you have any suggestions for lawyers or stories about your attorney clients? Tell us in the comments below!

Published by Katherine Tattersfield

Katherine is a professional copywriter and social media manager at PrintFirm.com. She fell into online marketing in 2010, and built her career around this dynamic field. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from California State University, Northridge (Summa). When she's not writing, Katherine enjoys photography, skateboarding, graphic design, and chasing her dog around with her husband. Connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google Plus.