Category: Billing, Payments & Accounting

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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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Lawyer utilizing law firm expense tracking software
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Top Reasons to Move Your Law Firm Expense Tracking Out of Excel

While Excel is great at data organization and basic calculations, software reporting and analytics tools designed specifically for law firms make it far easier to analyze each case’s profitability while tracking expenses and identifying areas where you can cut costs or improve efficiency.

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attorney using legal invoicing software
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Legal Invoice Management for Mid-Sized Law Firms

Legal invoice management is vital for mid-sized law firms to ensure efficient billing, cost control and compliance. By utilizing legal billing software to manage legal invoices, mid-sized law firms can increase client satisfaction, save time and resources, improve data analysis, and simplify dispute resolution.

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attorney using time tracking software
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Time Keeps Slipping Away – the Value of Accurate Time Tracking At Your Firm

Most law firms rely on partners and associates accurately tracking billable hours to get paid for their services. However, many attorneys still use antiquated methods like paper timesheets or spreadsheet trackers to capture their time. This leads to missing billable hours, billing delays and lost revenue. By investing in attorney

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law firm accounting
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Integrated Law Firm Accounting Software Is Better Than a Generic Solution

Litigation management software is a comprehensive solution for managing all aspects of a litigation firm. Whether you’re a civil practice or a criminal defense firm, litigation management tools can streamline and organize discovery management, trial preparation, case strategy development, communication, and more.

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lawyer using time management software
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Attorney Time Management Tips for Peak Productivity

Deadlines, client meetings, court appearances, and the constant need for research and preparation can make it feel like there are never enough hours in the day. With caseloads increasing and client demands escalating, these attorney time management tips can be the difference between success and stress.

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law firm financial reporting
Reporting & Analytics

Streamlining Law Firm Financial Reporting for Easy Accounting

You know that feeling when you’re working on a jigsaw puzzle and can’t find the one piece you actually need? That’s how law firm financial reporting can feel at times. Between handling intricacies like client trust accounting, making sense of diverse compensation models, and breaking down the profitability of cases,

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