Client Testimonials

The people at FLM are total pros. Matt and the team take the time to really understand your needs. No platitudes or empty promises. They execute by doing what they say they are going to do. I realize we are not their only client, but by overdelivering on value and service, they make us feel like we are.

SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER - PROPERTY DAMAGE FIRM

I cannot say enough good things about Matt Stark and the team at Forward Lawyer Marketing.

Matt is exceptionally intelligent, strategic, and truly at the top of his field. From the initial concept through execution, he made the entire process of building out my website and podcast not only seamless, but genuinely enjoyable. What sets Matt apart is that he is constantly ahead of the curve—particularly when it comes to how law firms are found online, including the rapidly evolving role of AI in search and visibility.

Equally important, Matt is incredibly responsive and attentive. He takes the time to understand your goals and translates them into a polished, effective final product. Throughout the process, I always felt like I had a true partner invested in the success of my brand.

His team is equally impressive. They have a strong command not just of marketing, but of legal content itself, which makes collaboration far more efficient and the end result significantly stronger.

If you are a lawyer looking for a marketing partner who is innovative, strategic, and a pleasure to work with, I highly recommend Matt and Forward Lawyer Marketing without hesitation.

BRAD LaMORGESE - DIVORCE & FAMILY LAWYER

Revamped my PPC and supercharged it!

LEANDROS VRIONEDES - PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER

What sets Matt Stark apart is how he teaches throughout the process. Most marketing pros just do the work and leave you guessing, but Matt breaks down the why behind every decision. The insights he’s shared are things other companies never take the time to explain, and they’ve helped me avoid costly mistakes and make smarter, more confident decisions. If you want real guidance—not just services—Matt is the one you want in your corner.

Kevin Kelley - Divorce & Family Lawyer

This is a marketing company that has taken a couple of my website ideas from concept to completion. They are also handling a modest click ad budget for us. I have been impressed with their growth and team expertise with regard to web design and connections to other local SEO resources, so much so that I have let go of a couple of companies that I have worked with who did not have the same personal touch. As both a consumer and a business owner, I know that some of our requirements have seemed demanding, but I trust this company to get straight to the point with advice based on experience. Saves me time and money, so I will continue to do business with Matt and FWD Marketing because I know that they have my best interests at heart.

Joseph Richards - Personal Injury Lawyer

I’m a solo immigration attorney, and I worked with Matt and the team at FLM to create my firm’s website. To say I’m happy with the process and the results would be an understatement! Matt listened to all my concerns and took the time to make sure my website captured the content, theme, and brand that I wanted, and within my budget. The end result is a sleek, polished website that I’m proud to share with potential clients, my attorney colleagues, and my friends and loved ones.

Estella Castillo - Immigration Lawyer

Really happy with my choice to hire Matt and his team for my digital marketing campaign. Was previously using SMB Team and they charged ridiculous fees with little to no performance. Switching to Matt and his team saved my business. Thank you!

John Buchmiller - Criminal Defense Attorney

Working with Forward Marketing has been great from day one. Matt and his team are very responsive and extremely professional. They take the time to get to know you and understand what you are looking for and incorporate that into the final product. Website design is great and very detailed! If you are an attorney looking for a company to help your online presence and help you navigate marketing through social media, I highly recommend Forward Marketing!

Anthony Giudice - Divorce & Family Lawyer

"Forward Marketing, led by Matt Stark and Brendan Daly, was recommended to me by a trusted family law colleague when I was recently in the process of forming my solo family law practice. From my initial consultation with Matt through the completion of my website and business Facebook page, I have been thoroughly impressed by Matt and his team. Their preliminary website designs reflected my style and approach perfectly, and they were always willing to listen and accommodate any of my needs throughout the site construction phase. I could not be more thrilled with the end result, and I am already receiving rave reviews of my website in just the first few days following its launch. I will continue to utilize Matt's website marketing services going forward, and I trust his knowledge and abilities implicitly. I give Forward Marketing and Matt Stark my highest recommendation, without reservation."

Jennifer Lavin - Attorney at Law

"We retained Forward Marketing and Matthew Stark for creation and hosting of our website. Matt and his company created for us an excellent website and one that we are proud to display. Matt has been a true professional in all of our dealings, from our first meeting until now where we continue to work on our website. He is very knowledgeable, very open to suggestions, very conscientious and a pleasure to work with. We will certainly use Matt and his company for all our website needs and we surely recommend him."

Gregg Mandell - Attorney at Law

"Matt Stark and his Forward Marketing team has been a wonderful business contact for me. I required a very specific type of web site, a bit different then what other law firms were doing, and Matt and his team delivered with terrific results meeting my criteria on form, format and function of my law firm's web site. Additionally, Matt's company delivered as promised on quality, cost, and time schedule. I highly recommend Matt Stark and Forward Marketing."

Howard C. Berkson - Attorney at Law

"Matt and I made contact through LinkedIn. Matt came to my office, made some recommendations and created a website for me. I couldn't be happier with the service and attentiveness I received from him and his firm. Most importantly, after the site was up and running, Matt stayed in contact with me to make sure my questions were answered and my site was well-maintained. The follow up was appreciated and a pleasant experience. I highly recommend Matt and his firm for anyone's online needs!"

Robert J. Leoni - Estate Planning & Business Lawyer

Exceptional service! Within a short few weeks they revamped and brought my stagnant website to a robust, impressive one! I’m looking forward to their SEO services!

Mazi Mazloom - Criminal Defense Attorney

"Forward Marketing, with Matt Stark's leadership, has proven to be an excellent ally for my law firm. Matt's expertise and creativity focused on legal marketing has benefited our offices. I recommend Matt without reservation as his command of law firm and internet marketing has assisted us to navigate a competitive environment."

T. Paul Chawla - Bankruptcy Attorney

"Matt is a superb adviser when it comes to the world of online and digital advertising. I am an attorney who has hired Matt on more than one occasion, both when he worked at LexisNexis and since he started Forward Marketing Chicago. He is not the typical "personal rep" in that he actually listens to your concerns and works tirelessly and promptly to address them. He is straightforward and honest. The landscape of SEO and other forms of digital media is vast and frequently shifting. Most attorneys don't have the time or knowledge to truly dig in and learn about this increasingly important area of our businesses. Matt does an excellent job of breaking down complex ideas and distilling what is important for his clients to know and understand, ultimately helping them make the best decisions for themselves. Matt's system works. Before meeting Matt, I had hired 3 separate SEO companies and interviewed dozens more with little to no results. The best relationship I had was with Matt when he was at LexisNexis, so when he moved on to start his own company I came with him. The results from Forward Marketing Chicago have been even better. Even though I no longer am in private practice, as of this date my old site is still generating traffic and quality leads and is showing up on the first page of Google's Maps positioning for several key terms in my previous area. Forward Marketing was able to generate that within a month of being hired."

Jay Mccarron - Criminal Defense Attorney

"I recommend these folks--so responsive and helpful in getting my web page Conklyn and Associates up and running. Very much appreciate all their hard work."

Elizabeth Conklyn - Family Lawyer

"I am a partner at Madden, Jiganti, Moore & Sinars LLP, a 13 professional law firm located in Chicago. Forward Marketing LLC recently updated my firm's website, which was badly in need of a "refresh." I worked with Brendan Daly and his team at Forward Marketing, and I am happy to report that they did a fantastic job! The site looks great and has some newfound vitality. It was a pleasure to work with Brendan. He was highly responsive and had some great ideas regarding how our site could be improved. If you need a new or improved website, I highly recommend Brendan and Forward Marketing LLC for the job."

Joseph S. Capitani - Estate & Tax Planning Lawyer

"The Forward Marketing team is awesome. I hired them to design my law firm website and was continually impressed by the level of personal service, attention to detail, and design talent. Matt Stark is excellent. I was so pleased with the site, individualized service and reasonable rates, it was a no-brainer to sign on to for monthly maintenance service."

Jennifer Schuster - Family Lawyer

"Matt's expertise at Forward Marketing has been invaluable to my firm. Navigating the legal marketing side of the Internet is no easy task, no firm should go at it alone, and Matt has been with us every step of the way. Matt's ideas and suggestions have increased unique visitors to our website, generating new business for Jackson Abdalla Law Group. Matt is also professional, easy going, pleasant to deal with, and easily accessible."

Bryan Moore - Bankruptcy Attorney

"Matt and Brendan at Forward Marketing are personable and professional. Their individualized service, including detailed weekly data reports, kept us on top of our website traffic and growth patterns. They patiently answered my many questions. They were very responsive with website updates, offering suggestions to make our site more functional. I would definitely recommend Forward Marketing."

Vickie Riley - Marketing Manager

"Matt's team at Forward Marketing has helped Jayaram Law obtain very favorable positioning on all the major search engines. His response time is outstanding, and his understanding of his industry is measured and current. I would recommend that any growing law firm leverage Matt's expertise to grow your business in the 21st century."

Vivek Jayaram - Intellectual Property Lawyer

"I highly recommend Forward Marketing and Matt and Brendan. In addition to being great guys, who are very responsive and honest, they are also talented and creative. We have worked with many different web designers over the years and our experience with Forward Marketing was the easiest yet. They are always on top of everything and very strategic."

Michael Craven - Divorce Lawyer

Our experience with FWD Lawyer Marketing has been nothing short of exceptional, and much of that credit goes to Matthew Stark. From the very beginning, Matthew demonstrated a deep understanding of our firm's needs and goals. His expertise and dedication have been instrumental in providing Edward Johnson and Associates, P.C. with outstanding marketing services. Matthew's strategic insights and creative approach have significantly boosted our visibility and client engagement. His professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail have made the entire process seamless and highly effective. Thanks to Matthew and the team at FWD Lawyer Marketing, our office campaign has reached new heights. If you're looking for a marketing partner who is not only knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in your success, I highly recommend Matthew Stark and FWD Lawyer Marketing. They have truly exceeded our expectations and have been a pivotal part of our growth. Highly recommend

Edward Johnson - Criminal Defense Attorney

"I recently had the opportunity and pleasure to work with Matt Stark at Forward Marketing. I engaged Matt and his company to design and build a website for my newly established firm. I had some strong ideas and opinions about logo, message and positioning. Matt’s easy going and confident style helped guide and convince to change some of my ideas for the website. Matt was flexible with his schedule, met my deadlines and worked with me in every facet of the relationship from technical and security, to preparing for launch, to guiding me on options for after launch hosting and maintenance. I am very pleased with the level of service that Matt and his team provide, and am looking forward to a continuing relationship with Forward Marketing and Matt for the long-term operation of my website. I would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for someone to design and launch a website to market his/her business."

Douglas Kortrey - Business Lawyer

"Excellent work! Great communication, fast, and easy to work with. I used Matt to build a website for my new law firm. I would highly recommend Matt Stark to anyone looking to build their website and other marketing needs!"

Alexandra Martinez - Family Lawyer

"A breath of fresh air! My experience working with Matt and his team far exceeds not one but TWO other companies I had the misfortune of working with prior to FORWARD. Matt is always easy to get in touch with, proactive and professional. He breaks down the tech information in a way non-tech-savvy people can easily understand. If he says he or his team is going to do something, you can count on them to follow through on it. It's truly a pleasure to work with this company -- Thank you, FORWARD!"

Lisa Matuszak - Director of Marketing

"The Forward Marketing team is truly a class act and so very brilliant at what they do. I am a family attorney in the Chicago area and love their work. They are truly concerned that your site does well. From the beginning process in setting up the site and social media to the maintenance of everything, they are patient, driven, and talented. They allow me to do what I do best and for that I am extremely grateful! Special consideration to Matt Stark and Brendan Daly who are front and center and guiding that highly talented team over there."

Jenet Pequeno - Divorce Lawyer

"Our firm's success highly depends on the great work Forward Marketing does. We couldn’t be happier with the results. A professional and knowledgeable team that cares for client's success and turns your ideas into the real deal. Additionally, the representative on your team keeps you updated and provides feedback on a regular basis with recommendations and ways to improve. Highly recommend Forward Marketing services!"

Tamara Matios - Law Office Manager

"Forward marketing is the main source of online advertising for our firm. We hired them after many disappointing experiences with other companies. They will analyze the market, build your site from scratch and create a flexible campaign that would meet your needs and budget. They deliver results and you don't feel constant pressure trying to get returns on your investment. They have an individual approach to your practice and will bring you success."

Fedor Kozlov - Divorce & Family Lawyer

"I have been with Forward Marketing for several years. They have built websites, designed and maintained Google adwords, performed site optimization, wrote monthly email and quarterly mail brochures, and other marketing. My firm's return on investment has increasingly improved over the years to now allow us to select the best cases to work on. I would highly recommend Matt Stark and Forward Marketing to any company looking to increase its market share."

Robert Edens - Personal Injury Lawyer

"I have been working with Matt for years now. He has always done a very good job on our legal marketing. We highly recommend Matt and Forward Marketing. We are in the process of opening a real estate development company and fully intend to hire Forward Marketing handle all of the digital marketing for that company too."

Jeffrey Keller - Divorce & Family Lawyer

"Matt and his team were amazing. They made the process really easy to understand, were very responsive, and promptly addressed all questions and concerns I had with my site. My website turned out great. I'd highly recommend their services."

Gina Colaluca - Family Lawyer

"It has been a real pleasure working with Matt and Forward Marketing. Matt's level of attention to clients is off-the-charts. He has been extremely flexible with me, addressing all of my individual needs and asks with a smile. I highly recommend Forward Marketing!!"

Amy Mccauley - Divorce Attorney

Forward Lawyer Marketing created our website for our new law firm and did a fantastic job. Matt and his entire team were great to work with. They were very responsive, worked under some tight timelines, had great ideas for the website and were incredibly professional. I highly recommend them for anyone who looking for a new or updated website! First class company/team!

William Klinger - Business Attorney

"I’ve worked with Matt in two different law websites with complete overhauls and have had a great experience with awesome results and finished product each time. Highly recommend for any business, not just law firms."

Bethany Whittles Harris - Attorney at Law

"Forward Lawyer Marketing is an incredible website development company which goes above and beyond for its clients. I worked directly with Matt Stark, but, I am positive that it was a team effort which produced the amazing work of art which is my website: www.lawofficesofmarioareed.com This company excels in the area of customer service, responsiveness, balancing the challenge of listening and giving the customer what she or he wants versus informing the client of what she or he actually needs--even if it's in direct conflict with what s/he wants. Forward Lawyer Marketing charges an immensely reasonable price for the product they deliver, and unlike other website developers, they are TRULY committed to ensuring the website you receive is EXACTLY what you want. They also flexible payment plans which can extend beyond the completion of the site which demonstrates they're more than understanding that everyone's financial situation isn't always to the place that they can pay everything right up front. If you are an attorney who is considering getting or updating your existing website, I highly recommend Forward Lawyer Marketing. If possible, please request to work with Matt Stark, but, if he's unavailable, I trust the rest of the team will make sure to maintain the highest of quality for you as well."

Mario a. Reed - Estate Planning Attorney

"Matt at Forward Marketing is the best. We have used several website designers in the past and Forward Marketing is superior to the other companies we have used."

Keith Shindler - Attorney at Law

"Wonderful service. Exemplary professionalism. Highly recommended."

David Monteleone - Personal Injury Lawyer

"My law firm (Grundy Law Firm, LLC) has been with Forward Marketing for several years now. I became convinced that internet marketing might help grow the law practice, and contracted with Forward Marketing to create a better website and do the work necessary to drive traffic to the website in an effort to grow the practice. It has worked beyond my expectations. My budget, while modest compared to what larger firms do, has certainly been well spent and the practice has grown greatly since I first hired Forward Marketing. Matt Stark and his staff have always been "on time" and "as promised". Their work on my behalf has been very good. Matt and his staff are always responsive to emails and telephone calls, and I have come to rely on Matt and his staff to advise me relative to some of the operational aspects of my law practice that are not strictly internet/SEO related (for example, recently in the matter of selecting a new internal office network). As my practice has grown, I have found Matt and his staff to be valuable sources of insight and information as to how to handle and address some of the operational issues that have arisen from growth. I recommend Forward Marketing to law firms looking to grow their practices. Matt--thank you for all your help. John Grundy, Esq. Grundy Law Firm, LLC Cortland, OH 44410"

John Grundy - Estate Planning & Business Lawyer

"Matt and his team took my outdated and simple website and revolutionized my entire online profile. I could not be happier with their services and looking forward to years of working with them."

Jared Thomas - Criminal Defense Lawyer

"I recommend Matt and Forward Marketing highly. They have been a great help in our internet marketing, which is a complicated maze for many of us! Bravo!"

M. Scott Gordon - Divorce & Family Lawyer

Matt Stark and his Team are one of the most amazing group of individuals that I have worked with! They helped me navigate through my website design process while they did the heavy lifting. Matt is highly knowledgeable, hardworking, and professional. He was quick to respond via email or phone call to my questions. His suggestions shed light on his long time experience and proved himself to be a trustworthy individual with a great Team who supports him. I am incredibly impressed with the results and look forward to my website’s potential fully expanding. With sincere gratitude to Matt and Team! Keep up the great work!

Avani Patel - Real Estate Lawyer

Matt and his team are absolutely amazing, attentive, knowledgeable, and wonderful to work with. Going out on your own is extremely nerve-wracking and scary. I cannot tell you how much Matt and his team put us at ease with the marketing. Most importantly, the marketing has been extremely successful. Matt and his team also have a variety of talents and created an amazing website for us. I'm just so pleased that I met Matt and I would highly recommend him!

Trista Mcelhaney - Divorce & Family Lawyer

Matt Stark and the entire Forward Marketing team are extraordinarily talented and committed to unparalleled client service. Most recently, Matt went above and beyond all expectations to assist me with after hours and weekend guidance in the creation of an email address via my website for my new paralegal and legal assistant. I have been with Forward Marketing since the origination and design of my law firm website nearly six years ago, and I would not trust anyone else with my law firm's brand management. I have referred many attorney colleagues to Matt and the Forward Marketing team because of their outstanding work and dedication to excellence. I give Matt and the Forward Marketing team my highest and most enthusiastic recommendation, without reservation. Thank you for all that you do! - Attorney Jennifer Lavin, Jennifer L. Lavin, P.C.

Jennifer Lavin - Divorce & Family Lawyer

Matt and his team are top notch. I have worked with A LOT of legal marketing companies and I can whole heartedly tell you this is the best out there.

Daniel Bernard - Estate Planning Attorney

Matt and the team at Forward Lawyer Marketing were a pleasure to work with. They were quick to respond to any questions I had and were able to turn-around my requests in a very timely fashion. I would recommend them in a heartbeat!

Eryk Folmer - Real Estate Lawyer

I have been working with Matt from the time he started his company, and through all the years we have been associated, Matt's level of service was exemplary. I did not have a huge marketing budget, but Matt found a way to market my firm within the budget and produced exactly the results I wanted. I am grateful to have found Forward Marketing when I did!

Mary Ann Covone - Personal Injury Lawyer

I have worked with several website designers and marketers and Matt is by far the best. He takes the time to understand what your goals are and ensures you are happy with the results. Highly recommend for any lawyer looking to expand their online presence.

Edward Farmer - Veterans Disability Lawyer

"Matt Stark and his team at Forward Lawyer Marketing have been nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we began strategizing about using our website as a marketing tool to the follow through and realization of results he and his team have been professional, readily available, and willing to do what it takes to exceed expectation. I would 10/10 recommend this firm to any law firm looking to grow their online presence."

Matt Bruning - Director of Marketing - Family Lawyer

Matt and his team have knowledge and flexibility to create an effective marketing campaign trailered to fit any need. I would recommend working with Forward.

Eddie Nasser - Estate Planning & Probate Lawyer

I have been using Forward Marketing for over 4 years now and I could not be happier with their services. They are always on top of my website mods/updates and the blogs that they create for my website are excellent. I have seen a major increase in my online visibility since I began working with them. I would highly recommend Forward Lawyer Marketing.

Shani Brooks - Personal Injury Lawyer

Very professional, responsive, innovative and willing to adapt to your needs. I have used MANY marketing companies over the years and Forward is the best I have encountered.

Mark Diaz - Criminal Defense Attorney

Many thanks to Forward Lawyer Marketing for creating our website. Anderson & Anderson, LLP was particularly impressed with the quick and comprehensive responses to our many questions. Open communication is vital in conducting business, and FLM scores very high.

Karen Anderson - Criminal Defense Law Firm

So happy to have connected with Forward Lawyer Marketing! They are great to work with, knowledgeable, and will guide you through every step of the way. Highly recommend!

Alex Brinkmeier - Divorce & Family Lawyer

Matt and his staff are great to work with and provide superior and effective services to my firm.

Alan Orlowsky - Estate Planning & Probate Lawyer

Forward took our old, mundane website and rebuilt it from scratch (while having to scrape a lot of our content and dealing with many challenges that we threw at them). The design team and developers were excellent to work with and they built us a beautiful website. We couldn't have asked for a better experience or result!

Dale Qualls - Cio - Ip Law Firm

"The best in the industry!"

Phil Haddad - Criminal Defense Attorney