Procurement of legal services using a bid process conducted via a global computer network

摘要

A system and method for procurement of legal services makes use of a bid process conducted via a global computer network such as the Internet. Information concerning a legal matter is posted on a network resource residing on the global computer network. Bids are accepted from network users for delivery of legal services with respect to the legal matter from network users. Clients and legal representatives are situated as network users with access to one or more network resources that operate as a bid infomediary. The network resources can be arranged to provide a real-time bidding environment in which legal representatives submit bids for specific legal matters posted by clients. Multiple legal representatives may access information concerning particular legal matters posted by clients using web browser applications. In addition, a client may submit information concerning particular legal matters using web browser applications. The system and method provide an efficient mechanism for promoting price competition among legal representatives and decreasing the overall cost of legal services to clients.