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Accounting and bookkeeping at a law firm
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Streamlining Law Firm Accounting & Bookkeeping

Law firms have unique accounting requirements — like being bound to a code of ethics to account for any funds held in trust on behalf of clients. It’s important to keep these requirements in mind when selecting the proper legal accounting system to streamline your processes. As an example, law

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Billing, Payments & Accounting

Benefits of Using a Specialized Attorney Payment Processing Service

With unique regulatory requirements, diverse billing models, and the need for precise financial management, law firms require a payment processing solution that’s tailored to their specific needs. A specialized attorney payment processing service, as opposed to a more generic solution, offers a host of benefits that go beyond mere transaction

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Matter Management

Law Firm Compliance Made Easy With a Practice Management System

Law firm compliance can be a burden to adhere to. But, legal practice management software (LPMS) goes a long way in alleviating some of the burden. It relieves you of the constant monitoring for regulatory changes, keeping your systems updated and ensuring that your firm is always in sync with

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lawyer working on billing requirements for the firm
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Law Firm Billing Guidelines Made Simple

Implementing clear legal billing guidelines is crucial for effectively managing client relationships and avoiding unnecessary disputes. No doubt you’ve heard the old phrase, “Harmony is achieved when everyone is singing from the same song sheet.” The same is true of billing – when everyone knows the rules, there are fewer

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Two legal professionals using legal practice management software
Law Firm Operations

Relentless Incrementalism: Navigating Technology’s Impact on Law Firms

Relentless incrementalism embodies the concept of making consistent, gradual advancements in technology, recognizing that rapid innovation without proper integration can lead to inefficiencies and unrealized potential. As Voltaire once noted, “perfect is the enemy of good,” and this sentiment resonates deeply in the realm of law firm technology adoption.   In

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attorney working with her referral
Law Firm Operations

Attorney Referral Fees for Law Firms: What’s Fair?

Referrals, and how much your attorney referral fees are, play a strategic role in increasing your law firm’s total profitability. Their importance extends beyond just expanding a firm’s clientele base, creating a ripple effect of benefits — from increasing the ROI of individual case types, to ensuring legal compliance and

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lawyer and attorney discussing payment options
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Making Lawyer Payment Plans Work at Your Firm

Offering payment flexibility has become a paramount consideration for law firms. Clients increasingly demand options that align with their financial situations, and embracing attorney payment plans can be a strategic advantage.

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