A: Copying and pasting from Microsoft Word will NOT work!  Word embeds additional code into the formatting which conflicts with your profile.

To clear the formatting you must type the text directly into the field OR paste your desired text into *Notepad* then copy again and paste into your profile.

If you have difficulty, please email your desired text and we will help you. (Note- If you have changed your password, it may need to be reset to the default password.)  

Q: What is the difference between "categories", "subcategories" and "keywords"?

A: Categories/Subcategories act like an index and are a separate way to list profiles than keywords. They are not included in the keyword searches.

• Categories- classify your general expertise.
• Subcategories- describe your specific specialty.
• Keywords- major words listed in your profile. If an attorney types a keyword into the search window, if that keyword is written in your profile, it will bring up your profile as a match.

Q: When will I receive information about the 2011 print Directory?

A: Soon! The FEWA office is finalizing the details and will send a communication in July. The pricing will be similar to last year.

The print directory will be driven by your website profile, so please ensure your information is up to date!

Q: I tried to upload a new photo to my profile and it didn’t show up immediately. Why isn’t it working?

A: Your photo and any other changes will need to be approved by the FEWA office before posting live to the website. Please allow 24 hours before your photo or other changes are visible.

Q: My search didn’t return what I was looking for. Why not?    

A: Check the spelling of your entry. If it is wrong, it won’t match any profiles unless it is misspelled in the profile.

Q: My search didn’t return what I was looking for. Why not?

A: Try changing your filters listed below the search bar:

• Any words- the broadest search; profiles that contain ANY of the search words entered will appear. For example: “John Smith” will return any reference to “John” AND any reference to “Smith”. You may see Jane Doe’s profile because she lives on “Smith” street, and you will see “John”ny Appleseed’s profile because “John” was contained within his first name.

• All words- more narrow search; profiles that contain each of the search words in some part of the profile. For example: “construction defect” may return over 100 matches as both words must appear in each profile: one expert may provide “construction” litigation and “defect” investigation, but not necessarily both.

• Exact phrase- narrowest search; best when searching by a member’s name. “Construction defect” may return only 40 matches because the exact phrase must appear in one person’s profile. This will increase your chances of finding a specific match. However, if the search provides no matches, you may need to broaden the search filter or change the keywords.

Q: What part of my profile is searchable?

A: The entire profile is searchable: name, email, website, experience, keywords, credentials, categories etc. This may change at a future date.

Q: How can I change or update the subcategories on my profile?

A: Subcategories can only be assigned to each member’s profile by the FEWA office. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the major category heading and the subcategories which you would like to add temporarily. (You will need to reconfirm these categories for the 2011 Directory.)

Q: My field/industry isn’t listed as a choice in the category list. How can I create a new category?

A: We are not adding or changing any categories or subcategories at this time. Additional information will be provided when changes will be accepted.

Q: What kind of profile do I get as part of my annual dues?

A: Associate and Regular members are entitled to a “V-Card” profile which includes name, company, address, phone/fax, email address, website link, photo and experience.

The next phase may offer "basic" or "deluxe" profiles- additional information and pricing options will be forthcoming. 

Q: Why is my email address on my profile “hidden”?

A: To protect you from unwanted spam. Spammers can copy email addresses from the page and add your email to their own lists. If your email is “hidden” it will be harder for spammers to gather. If you click on the word “Email” it will use your computer’s default email program to create a new email to send. You can then copy the email address out of the To: field of window. We have included your email address as text, not as a link, on the detailed page of your profile so people can more easily cut and paste it.

Q: Why are the profiles that match my search words not listed in alphabetical order?

A: FEWA has chosen to randomize the listings of the profiles in each subcategory, in an effort to equalize the opportunities for everyone. Over time, each person will be listed at the top of the results.

Q: What is the difference between experience and keywords?

A: Use the experience field to expand your services, knowledge, past projects, highlight specifics, etc. It can be written in paragraph form or bullets, or whatever format you wish.

Use the keyword field to enter a summary of your experience, generally separated by commas. These words may or may not be repeated in your experience narrative.

They are both picked up by the search engines.