Category: Billing, Payments & Accounting

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Billing, Payments & Accounting

Law Firm Collection Best Practices for Prompt Payments

For many law firms, delayed payments and high write-offs are not a result of client unwillingness but rather of inefficiencies in billing and follow-up. Improving collections is about shortening the time between work performed and payment received. It requires a combination of consistent processes, proactive client communication, and the right

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Billing, Payments & Accounting

Using AFAs for Transparency and Expectation Setting

Flat fees, contingency fees, and hybrid models have shifted from niche offerings to a more common practice in the legal market. Corporate clients increasingly ask firms to replace or supplement hourly billing with a legal payment model that provides predictable costs. Smaller clients, too, prefer arrangements that avoid large retainers

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Billing, Payments & Accounting

Building Resilient Compensation Models in Uncertain Times

Law firms often feel the effects of economic shifts more quickly than other businesses. Client demand can soften, collections may slow, and partners might hesitate to approve major expenses. An important area of practice management that frequently comes under pressure is attorney compensation.

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Billing, Payments & Accounting

Legal Billing Software vs. Generic Billing Software

For law firms, billing is a direct reflection of professionalism, accuracy, and client trust. Generic billing tools may be enough for basic service businesses, but legal billing demands a more structured approach. Firms need systems that support compliance, handle complex timekeeping, and align with legal-specific workflows.

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Billing, Payments & Accounting

Stop Losing Money to Manual Billing Errors

Even the most skilled legal professionals can lose revenue to something as simple as a missed time entry or a misapplied rate. Billing errors aren’t just small oversights—they impact cash flow, reduce staff efficiency, and can create friction with clients.

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