The Top 5 Legal Questions Asked in ChatGPT (By Practice Area)

Every day, American’s increasing are turning to Chatbots like ChatGPT to answer legal questions. As we have previously discussed, AI now provides a more effective and efficient means of informational search versus traditional search engine searches and clicking on to additional websites. With fully 70% of Google search now being informational search, it is little wonder why organizations like Gartner predict a 25% drop in Google search traffic by 2026 – largely due to this rapid transition from informational search to AI.

So based on this knowledge, we decided to find out from ChatGPT what the top 5 legal questions people are currently seeking answers for in ChatGPT in the order of the most popular practice area’s searched and here is what we discovered (Legal Advertisers Take Note):

1. PERSONAL INJURY

1. “How much is my car accident claim worth?”
2. “What should I do after a slip-and-fall accident?”
3. “Do I need a lawyer for a personal injury claim?”
4. “How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?”
5. “Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault for the accident?”

2. EMPLOYMENT LAW

1. “Can my employer fire me without cause?”
2. “What are my rights if I’m being harassed at work?”
3. “How do I file a complaint for unpaid wages or overtime?”
4. “What’s the difference between an independent contractor and an employee?”
5. “Can my employer deny my request for medical leave under FMLA?”

3. FAMILY LAW

1. “How is child custody decided in a divorce?”
2. “What are my rights as a father/mother in custody disputes?”
3. “How do I file for divorce, and what’s the process?”
4. “Can child support payments be modified?”
5. “What are the legal grounds for annulment versus divorce?”

4. LANDLORD-TENANT DISPUTES

1. “Can my landlord evict me without notice?”
2. “What can I do if my landlord won’t return my security deposit?”
3. “What are my rights if my apartment isn’t being maintained?”
4. “Can I break my lease if I feel unsafe in my rental?”
5. “What happens if my landlord violates the lease agreement?”

5. CRIMINAL LAW

1. “What should I do if I’ve been charged with a DUI?”
2. “How do I get my criminal record expunged?”
3. “What’s the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?”
4. “Do I need a lawyer if I’ve been falsely accused of a crime?”
5. “What are my rights if I’m arrested or detained?”

6. CONTRACTS AND BUSINESS LAW

1. “Is this contract legally binding?”
2. “What happens if someone breaches a contract?”
3. “How do I set up an LLC or a sole proprietorship?”
4. “What should I include in a business partnership agreement?”
5. “How do I terminate a contract without facing legal consequences?”

7. CONSUMER RIGHTS

1. “How do I dispute a charge on my credit card?”
2. “What can I do if I bought a defective product?”
3. “Am I entitled to a refund if I was scammed?”
4. “How do I stop debt collectors from harassing me?”
5. “What should I do if there’s an error on my credit report?”

8. IMMIGRATION LAW

1. “How do I apply for a green card or work visa?”
2. “What’s the process to sponsor a family member for immigration?”
3. “What should I do if I’m facing deportation?”
4. “Can I apply for asylum in the United States?”
5. “What are my rights as an undocumented immigrant?”

9. ESTATE PLANNING

1. “What’s the difference between a will and a trust?”
2. “How do I appoint a power of attorney?”
3. “What happens if someone dies without a will?”
4. “How do I ensure my assets are distributed as I want after my death?”
5. “What are the tax implications of inheriting property?”

10. CIVIL LITIGATION

1. “How do I file a small claims case?”
2. “What’s the statute of limitations for my lawsuit?”
3. “Should I settle out of court or go to trial?”
4. “What evidence do I need to strengthen my case?”
5. “Can I represent myself in court, and is it advisable?”

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

1. “How do I copyright my work or register a trademark?”
2. “What should I do if someone is using my content without permission?”
3. “What’s the process for patenting an invention?”
4. “How can I protect my business name or logo?”
5. “What happens if someone accuses me of infringing on their copyright or trademark?”

12. REAL ESTATE LAW

1. “What are my rights during a foreclosure?”
2. “Do I need a lawyer to buy or sell a house?”
3. “What happens if there’s a dispute over property boundaries?”
4. “Can my landlord sell the property while I’m renting it?”
5. “How do I handle a title dispute when buying property?”

13. TAX LAW

1. “What deductions can I claim as a freelancer?”
2. “How do I deal with an IRS audit?”
3. “What should I do if I owe back taxes?”
4. “Can I negotiate a payment plan with the IRS?”
5. “What are the penalties for filing taxes late?”

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