Hoffman Law vs Morgan & Morgan
Head-to-head across 2 shared markets (Charleston, SC; Columbus, OH) — 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?
Morgan & Morgan attracts more branded search demand — 1,300 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 | Hoffman Law /mo | Morgan & Morgan /mo | Share of demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 280 #4 | 600 #1 | 3.0% · 6.4% |
| Columbus, OH | 240 #11 | 700 #2 | 1.3% · 3.7% |
Which firm do AI assistants recommend?
When AI assistants were asked to recommend an injury lawyer in Charleston, SC; Columbus, OH this month, the two firms were named equally often — 0 of 32 tested prompts each.
| AI recommendation instrument | Hoffman Law | Morgan & Morgan |
|---|---|---|
| Named when AI assistants are asked to recommend an injury lawyer (September 2026) | 0 of 32 | 0 of 32 |
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