How We Lowered CPL & Generated 20X Leads for a Law Firm
Ishant Sharma
Published: March 17, 2025 at 6:58 am
Updated: March 23, 2025 at 6:51 am
Ishant Sharma
He is the founder & CEO of Hustle Marketers, an E-commerce PPC expert, and a digital marketing specialist. As a Google Partner, his agency has managed over $90 million in ad spend, generating over $720 million in revenue for clients. With a track record of success, he and his team are committed to helping businesses achieve their digital marketing goals and drive revenue growth. Do not hesitate to reach out to Ishant at info@hustlemarketers.com and let them handle the hustle for you.
Niche: Legal Services
Project Timeline: 5 Months
Service Used: TikTok Ads & Facebook Ads
Budget : $4,14,954
Challenge
The client, a legal services provider, struggled to generate a steady flow of high-quality leads. Despite investing in paid ad campaigns, the results were far from ideal.
The cost per lead (CPL) was over $50, making it difficult to maintain profitability. Lead volume was around 200-250 leads per month, which was too low for an employment law firm to sustain operations. This meant they weren’t receiving enough inquiries to convert into actual cases.
Additionally, many leads were unqualified, as they did not require legal assistance or were not the right fit for the firm’s services.
These challenges made it impossible to scale their advertising efforts effectively. The client needed a new approach that would bring in more leads and ensure they genuinely required legal support.
Solution
To solve these issues, we developed a multi-platform strategy focusing on TikTok advertising with engaging hook videos and precise audience targeting, ensuring significant improvements in lead quality and cost efficiency.
1. High-Impact Hook Videos to Capture Attention
One of the biggest reasons many legal ads fail is that they blend in with generic promotional content. To stand out and engage users, we created a series of hook videos designed to:
To make potential clients feel understood, we created attention-grabbing videos highlighting common workplace issues like wrongful termination. Each video included a strong call-to-action (CTA) to encourage immediate inquiries.
2. Refining Audience Targeting for Better Lead Quality
Previously, the client’s ads reached a broad, unfocused audience, resulting in high CPL and poor-quality leads. To solve this, we utilized behavioural data, which focused on employees who had been mistreated or wrongfully terminated, ensuring ads reached those actively seeking legal help. We also excluded irrelevant audiences to improve lead quality and conversion rates.
This adjustment ensured that every dollar spent went toward attracting potential clients more likely to convert.
3. Continuous A/B Testing & Optimization
We tested multiple video creatives, adjusted bidding strategies, and refined targeting based on real-time conversions. This helped us lower CPL while ensuring high-performing ads received the most budget.
4. Expanding to TikTok Ads for Broader Reach
To maximize reach, we expanded beyond Facebook Ads to TikTok, utilizing its low-cost, high-engagement platform to attract a fresh audience and drive more qualified leads.
Why TikTok? Because it’s one of the fastest-growing ad platforms, offering highly visual, interactive, and low-cost advertising. Unlike search ads, where people actively look for legal services, TikTok allows us to present legal solutions to users who may not even realize they need them yet—but resonate deeply once they do.
Results
The impact of these strategic changes was immediate and measurable:
1. Increased Lead Volume – The number of leads significantly improved, allowing the client to generate a steady flow of potential cases.
2. Lower Cost Per Lead (CPL)— We reduced CPL from $30+ to $18, improving overall profitability.
3. Higher Lead Quality—The leads were no longer random inquiries but people actively seeking legal help, leading to better conversion rates and ROI.
Through targeted advertising and creative optimization, we helped this legal services provider attract real, qualified leads at a lower cost, making their ad campaigns more sustainable and scalable.
Client Testimonial
“We struggled with expensive leads that weren’t converting. The team lowered our cost per lead and helped us get in front of the right people. Now, we’re seeing better-quality leads who need our services. This has made a huge difference in our ability to scale effectively.”
— Marketing Manager, Legal Services Firm
Conclusion
This case study highlights how a strategic shift in ad platform, creative approach, and audience targeting can completely transform a campaign. By utilizing TikTok Ads, engaging hook videos, and refined targeting, we successfully lowered CPL and improved lead quality—two of the biggest challenges legal service providers face in digital advertising.
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