# Client product guide

Marketplace cases, proposals, appointments, messages, hire requests, and contracts — step by step.

## Topics

- [**Marketplace & case flow**](https://www.openlaw.com/documentation/clients/marketplace-case-flow)  
  Share your legal need and case details so qualified attorneys can send tailored proposals.  
  3 min read

- [**When you receive a proposal**](https://www.openlaw.com/documentation/clients/receiving-proposals)  
  Compare attorney proposals side by side and choose how you want to engage.  
  4 min read

- [**Appointments**](https://www.openlaw.com/documentation/clients/appointments)  
  Book time with an attorney directly or request an appointment when their calendar is not connected.  
  3 min read

- [**Hire requests**](https://www.openlaw.com/documentation/clients/hire-requests)  
  Formalize your choice to work with an attorney and notify them to begin engagement.  
  3 min read

- [**Messages**](https://www.openlaw.com/documentation/clients/messages)  
  Talk with attorneys about your case, proposals, and next steps — after you engage with them first.  
  5 min read

- [**Contracts & payment requests**](https://www.openlaw.com/documentation/clients/contracts-payments)  
  Review, sign, and pay when your attorney sends an engagement agreement or retainer request.  
  5 min read

## Also see

- [Attorney guide](https://www.openlaw.com/documentation/attorneys)  
  Onboarding, docket search, proposals, and AI auto-send.