CounselKin Partner NetworkFor licensed attorneys only
Co-counsel & referral program

Grow your practice with client matters from a multi-state colleague.

We receive steady inquiries from individuals and small businesses in states and practice areas outside our own licenses. We're building a small network of independent attorneys to take on those matters.

Apply to join
Who can apply
Licensed U.S. attorneys only
Cost to join
None
Exclusivity
Non-exclusive
Fee division
Per your state's rules, with written client consent
Your judgment
Fully independent on every matter
Who we're looking for

Two kinds of partners

Every partner must hold an active U.S. bar license. We fill gaps on both sides: states we're not admitted in, and work we don't handle.

Attorneys in other states

Admitted in states outside our current coverage, handling transactional or small-business work.

ContractsBusiness formationEstate planningReal estate

Attorneys in other practice areas

Admitted in our states, handling matters outside our transactional focus.

LitigationFamily lawImmigrationEmployment disputesPersonal injury
How it works

From application to first matter

  1. Apply

    Send your bar details, practice areas and CV. It takes about five minutes.

  2. License check

    We verify your license directly with your state bar and review public discipline records.

  3. Video call

    A 30-minute call with our managing attorney to discuss fit, capacity and process.

  4. Written agreement

    A co-counsel and referral agreement drafted to meet both states' rules.

Requirements

What partners need

  • Active U.S. bar licenseAdmitted and authorized to practice in at least one U.S. state.
  • Good standingNo public discipline in the last five years.
  • Current CVEducation, bar admissions and practice experience.
  • Professional liability insuranceCurrent malpractice coverage for the work you accept.
  • Response within one business dayReferred clients hear from you quickly.
  • Remote-friendly practiceVideo consultations and electronic signatures.
Ethics & terms

Common questions

How do you verify licenses?

We look up every applicant in their state bar's public attorney directory using the bar number provided, and confirm active status and discipline history. Applications without a verifiable active license are declined.

How is the fee divided?

Only between licensed attorneys, under Rule 1.5(e) or your state's equivalent: in proportion to the work done or with joint responsibility, with the client's written consent to the arrangement and each lawyer's share, and with no increase in the client's total fee.

Do you pay or charge for referrals?

No one pays to join the network, and no fees are shared with non-lawyers. Any fee division happens only between attorneys and only where your state's rules allow it.

Is the arrangement exclusive?

No. You remain free to take referrals from anyone, and clients are always told about the relationship.

Who controls the representation?

You do. Your professional judgment on matters you handle stays entirely your own.

Will my name appear on your website?

No. Partners are not listed publicly. Clients are told who is involved in their own matter, in writing, before any fee is divided.

Practice areas