Gean, Gean & Gean vs Phil Votaw and Associates
Head-to-head across 1 shared market (Fort Smith, AR) — 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?
Phil Votaw and Associates attracts more branded search demand — 220 vs 100 branded searches per month across the shared market. Branded searches are people typing the firm's name into Google rather than a generic phrase like "car accident lawyer."
| Market | Gean, Gean & Gean /mo | Phil Votaw and Associates /mo | Share of demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 100 #4 | 220 #2 | 5.0% · 11.0% |
Which firm do AI assistants recommend?
When AI assistants (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude) were asked to recommend an injury lawyer in Fort Smith, AR this month, Phil Votaw and Associates was named in 2 of 16 tested prompts, versus 0 for Gean, Gean & Gean.
| AI recommendation instrument | Gean, Gean & Gean | Phil Votaw and Associates |
|---|---|---|
| Named when AI assistants are asked to recommend an injury lawyer (October 2026) | 0 of 16 | 2 of 16 |
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