How Andrews, Bernstein, Maranto PLLC Became a Premier Law Firm Online

A Frustrating Start

A few years ago, a New York personal injury law firm felt invisible online. Senior Trial Lawyer Robert Maranto was frustrated for three big reasons.

First, their website didn’t reflect the quality of the legal work they were doing for their clients. Second, their name only showed up on Google if someone searched for them directly. But the biggest issue?

“When I searched for terms like ‘personal injury lawyer Buffalo NY’ or ‘Buffalo car accident lawyer,’ I kept seeing firms that weren’t the best showing up first,” Robert said. “We were nowhere.”

He decided to take action.

The First Attempt Failed

Robert turned to a local phone book company he had done business with for years. They offered a new website with a high price tag, and while he was hesitant, he gave them a shot.

It didn’t go well.

Robert had to work with three different designers due to constant staff turnover. Each time, he had to re-explain the firm’s goals and priorities. When the site finally launched, it was filled with errors and performed poorly. Support was slow. Simple updates took multiple emails. And worst of all, the site still didn’t rank on Google.

“We ended up right back where we started,” Robert said. “Only now with more wasted time and money.”

Searching for Real Help

Determined not to settle, Robert interviewed five law firm marketing companies. He asked each one tough questions about how they planned to get top Google rankings and what kind of results they had delivered for other lawyers.

Most said the same thing—“It’s too competitive in your area. We can’t guarantee you’ll get on page one.”

That wasn’t good enough.

Then he met Shawn Grant at Accelerate Now.

The Plan Google Wants

At their first meeting, Robert laid everything on the table—his past frustrations, what the firm stood for, and what he hoped to achieve online.

Shawn didn’t make excuses. Instead, he walked Robert through exactly what Google wanted to see: high-quality educational content, clear site structure, and a steady stream of useful resources for visitors.

“If we do what Google wants,” Shawn said, “they’ll reward you with rankings and you’ll help more people. But if we ignore what Google asks for, we’ll be stuck.”

That message hit home.

What Accelerate Now Delivered

Robert signed on with Accelerate Now for a full SEO program that included:

• A brand-new, mobile-optimized, content-rich website
• Unlimited HD educational videos
• Legal practice area eBooks and email nurturing campaigns
• Ongoing blogging and content updates
• Live chat setup and management
• Social media marketing
• Detailed ROI reporting

Shawn made a bold promise: “If you don’t see results in 3 to 6 months, you should fire us.”

And Then the Results Came Fast

Just three months into the program, things began to change.

“I cannot believe how quickly our results jumped,” Robert said. “In a couple of key categories, we’re now ranked number one in the local area.”

The firm saw exponential growth in online leads.

“We receive leads constantly from potential clients who find us through the website and our ads,” Robert said. “This is a part of our business that didn’t even exist before—and now it’s thriving.”

Today, the program delivers:

• 800+ calls per month
• AI sessions up 65% in 90 days
• 60+ leads per month

A Firm That Leads Online

“Accelerate Now took us from the sidelines to being one of the premier internet sites in Western New York,” Robert said. “We’re excited about what’s ahead, and we know we’ve joined with a strong team.”

He now recommends Accelerate Now to any attorney looking to turn things around.

“I’ll personally be the one who recommends them,” he said. “It’s been an incredible success.”