DeVaughn James vs Patterson Legal Group
Head-to-head across 2 shared markets (Topeka, KS; Wichita, KS) — branded search demand, market rank, and which firm AI assistants actually recommend. Measured from Google Ads search volume at metro scope, refreshed monthly.
Which firm gets more branded searches?
DeVaughn James attracts more branded search demand — 1,070 vs 520 branded searches per month across 2 shared markets. Branded searches are people typing the firm's name into Google rather than a generic phrase like "car accident lawyer."
| Market | DeVaughn James /mo | Patterson Legal Group /mo | Share of demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 180 #2 | 130 #4 | 6.3% · 4.5% |
| Wichita, KS | 890 #1 | 390 #4 | 11.2% · 4.9% |
Which firm do AI assistants recommend?
When AI assistants (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude) were asked to recommend an injury lawyer in Topeka, KS; Wichita, KS this month, DeVaughn James was named in 24 of 32 tested prompts, versus 4 for Patterson Legal Group.
| AI recommendation instrument | DeVaughn James | Patterson Legal Group |
|---|---|---|
| Named when AI assistants are asked to recommend an injury lawyer (September 2026) | 24 of 32 | 4 of 32 |
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