--- title: "Carlos Arias: AI Engineer & Digital Marketing for Law Firms" description: "SEO, local search, websites, conversion, intake and AI automation for law firms. You work directly with me, not a junior team or a rotating account manager." url: "https://carlosarias.com/" --- ![Carlos Arias, principal of CarlosArias&Co, a digital marketing and AI automation practice based in Boca Raton, Florida](/brand/hero-carlos.webp) Carlos Arias, Digital Marketing Specialist for Law Firms ![Carlos Arias](/brand/carlos-arias-signature.svg) Digital marketing specialist for law firms # If you want it done right, bring in the specialist. I work directly with law firms on SEO, local search, websites, conversion, intake and marketing strategy. Senior-level expertise without junior teams, account-manager layers or agency runaround. [Let’s talk about your marketing](/contact) See how I work - **20+**: Years in digital marketing - **10**: Years running a marketing agency - **Law firm**: Marketing specialist - **Strategy**: Technology Execution Authority / Trust ## The reason law firms and agencies bring me in. I’ve spent more than 20 years in digital marketing, ran my own agency for 10 years, served in senior technology roles, and worked behind the scenes to help law firms and agencies fix what isn’t working. You work directly with me, not a junior team. - ### 20+ Years in Digital Marketing Two decades of strategy, execution and solving tough marketing problems. - ### 10 Years Running an Agency Built systems, led delivery, and saw exactly where the agency model breaks. - ### Former CTO for 2 Agencies Led complex builds, automation, integrations and technical marketing systems. - ### Law Firm Growth Experience Helped a PI campaign grow from roughly 3 cases a month to around 50 through agency-side work. ### Why Law Firms Hire Me Personally - Personal Attention - Direct Communication - No Agency Layers - Some Legal Background - Full Service Expertise - Honesty - No Bullsh*t Fluff Client recommendations ## What clients and agencies actually say. Selected recommendations from law firms and agency owners I've worked with directly, on the work itself rather than the pitch. See how I work[Let's talk](/contact) Ginny G. Lawyer, Ginny Goldman “I have been working with Carlos Arias since 2014 and he has been great with getting me leads for my practice. I'm retired lawyer and I like to work on cases ever so often he has been very helpful and generous with keeping my website active with SEO” Bill B. Director of Search and Strategy, Ten Golden Rules “Carlos has been a huge asset to our team at Ten Golden Rules. He combines sharp strategic thinking with deep AI expertise, and he's always the first to jump in, solve problems, and help wherever we need extra capacity. Reliable, proactive, and genuinely great to work with, I recommend him without hesitation.” Marc G. Founder, Netwide Media Group “We hired Carlos as a CTO for our Agency and he has been amazing with setting up processes for our agency. He helped hire the right talent and setup processes to help streamline website development, SEO processes for our clients.” What I actually do ## What I actually do for law firms. I help law firms build visibility, convert more of the right enquiries and turn marketing into a predictable source of growth. - 01 ### SEO & Local Search Technical SEO, content strategy, Google Business Profile and local visibility. - 02 ### Website & Conversion Websites and landing pages designed around turning searches into enquiries. - 03 ### Marketing Strategy Competitive research, positioning, campaigns, planning and ongoing direction. - 04 ### Lead Intake & Automation CRM workflows, lead routing, follow-up, reporting and automation. - 05 ### Technical Marketing Analytics, tracking, integrations and complex development when marketing becomes a technology problem. Senior strategy. Hands-on execution. Technical depth. You work with me. ## No junior strategist. No rotating account manager. No wondering who is actually doing the work. - I research the market. - I develop the strategy. - I review the data. - I work with the vendors. - I stay involved in execution. My marketing philosophy ## Marketing doesn’t end at the click. 1. 1 Search 2. 2 Website 3. 3 Lead 4. 4 Intake 5. 5 Follow-up 6. 6 Consultation 7. 7 Client Rankings and traffic matter, but they are only part of the system. I want to understand what happens after someone finds your firm, because that’s where a lot of marketing investment gets wasted. > This is where automation, CRM, conversion and engineering come together to drive real results. About Carlos ## I’ve spent two decades on both sides of the agency table. From inside agencies to running my own, from leading technology teams to marketing for law firms, I’ve built systems, solved complex problems, and driven growth. Today, I work directly with a limited number of firms that want senior-level strategy and execution. 1. ### Agency experience Cut my teeth in digital marketing agencies, learning what works, and what doesn't. 2. ### Built & ran my own agency Grew a full-service agency focused on results, systems and long-term client success. 3. ### Technology leadership Led teams as CMO and CTO for fintech and tech companies. Built products and platforms that scale. 4. ### Law firm marketing Specialised in law firm marketing, covering SEO, paid media, intake systems, and case growth. 5. ### Building systems Engineered automation, CRM workflows and reporting systems that turn marketing into predictable growth. 6. ### Today I work directly with a select number of law firms that value senior strategy, clear communication, and real results. > Most marketers have to call a developer when something gets technical. I don’t. Legal education Juris Doctor Coursework Studied law before transitioning into technology and digital marketing. My legal education gave me a foundation in legal research, terminology, case analysis, and the way attorneys approach complex problems. That experience now informs how I build marketing strategies, websites, automation, and lead-generation systems for law firms. For marketing agencies ## Need a specialist behind the scenes? I work with agencies on complex SEO audits, website development, automation, CRM integrations, technical marketing, brand and web projects, and difficult client assignments. [How I work with agencies](/agencies) Insights ## Notes on marketing that actually works. 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