Category: Billing, Payments & Accounting

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e-billing
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Decoding the World of E-Billing in Legal Practices 

If the mention of electronic billing conjures feelings of confusion or intimidation, rest assured that you’re not alone. The nuances of e-billing formats are daunting in a field brimming with acronyms and complexities. LEDES, or the Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standard, is a leading format designed to standardize billing communications

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Billing, Payments & Accounting

What Is the Biggest Challenge Facing Law Firms Today?

In the demanding world of legal practice, the pressure to accumulate billable hours is a persistent challenge, affecting lawyers’ work-life balance, mental health, and overall job satisfaction. This intense focus on quantifying productivity through billable targets often leads to overwork, stress, and burnout, with lawyers finding themselves submerged in administrative

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Billing, Payments & Accounting

Average Billable Hours for Attorneys: What’s Realistic?

Calculating billable hours as a law firm can be overwhelming. The question often surfaces: “How many hours do most lawyers bill?” By offering insights into the average billable hours for attorneys and their integration into daily legal practice, we can help create clarity. It’s time to simplify this topic and

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Attorney working on an alternative to a billable hours chart
Billing, Payments & Accounting

The Best Alternative to Attorney Billable Hours Charts

In the legal profession, every minute counts. Traditionally, attorneys have relied on billable hours charts to account for their time. However, in today’s modern era, these methods are increasingly seen as outdated. As the industry evolves, there’s a growing need for a more efficient and accurate alternative to conventional billable

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Attorneys discussing law firm chart of accounts and general ledger reports
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Law Firm Chart of Accounts and General Ledgers Made Easy

Managing a law firm chart of accounts and general ledgers involves numerous transactions, strict regulatory requirements, detailed reconciliation needs, and accurate financial reporting. However, the process doesn’t have to be as complex as it often seems. Let’s take a look at some practical advice and strategies to simplify the creation

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Attorneys using legal trust accounting software
Billing, Payments & Accounting

The Top Legal Trust Accounting Software 

When it comes to managing legal trusts, accuracy is non-negotiable. Specialized legal trust accounting software provides a distinct edge with its automation capabilities. It’s essential to recognize the importance of legal trust accounting software and its reputation for precision, which solidifies its position as one of the most reliable tools

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trust and IOLTA accounts
Billing, Payments & Accounting

When to Use Client Trust Accounts vs. IOLTA

The ethical management of client funds is a pivotal responsibility that falls on the shoulders of lawyers. Two key instruments that lawyers use to manage these funds are client trust accounts and Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTAs).

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