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The LeanLaw Team is the legal-finance content team behind LeanLaw — the billing, trust accounting, and revenue-reporting platform built natively on QuickBooks Online. Drawing on years of work alongside law firms and the accountants who serve them, the team writes about trust accounting, IOLTA compliance, legal billing, and law-firm financial operations. LeanLaw is a QuickBooks Online Premium App Partner.
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How to Handle Notary Fees at Your Law Firm: Does the Staff Member Keep the Money, or Does It Go to the Firm?
Who keeps notary fees at your law firm—the employee or the firm? Learn the legal rules, state variations, and billing best practices for managing notary revenue.
February 27, 2026 - Flat Fee
The 'Eviction Package': How to Build a Profitable Flat Fee for Uncontested Residential Evictions
Build a profitable flat fee eviction package for your law firm. Pricing strategies, scope control, and billing tips for uncontested cases.
February 27, 2026 - Law Firm Best Practices
How to Structure Origination Credit for Realtor Leads at Your Law Firm
Learn how mid-sized law firms should structure origination credit for realtor referrals to reward rainmakers, prevent disputes, and grow referral revenue.
February 27, 2026 - Law Firm Best Practices
The 'Origination vs. Litigation' Split: Why Your Law Firm's Compensation Model Is Quietly Tearing Itself Apart
Learn how to balance origination and litigation credit splits to boost collaboration, retain talent, and drive law firm profitability.
February 27, 2026 - Law Firm Best Practices
Cash Flow Survival on 100% Contingency: A Financial Playbook for Mid-Sized Law Firms
100% contingency law firms face feast-or-famine cash flow. Learn proven strategies to build reserves, forecast revenue, and stabilize your firm's finances.
February 27, 2026 - Flat Fee
Scope Creep: The Silent Killer of Flat-Fee Profitability for Law Firms
Scope creep is the #1 profitability killer in flat-fee law. Learn how mid-sized firms can protect margins with better scoping, tracking, and change orders.
February 27, 2026 -
Change Management for Law Firms: Getting Your Partners to Buy Into Flat Fees
70% of change initiatives fail. Learn a proven framework for getting law firm partners to buy into flat fee billing—with data, pilots, and real results.
February 18, 2026 - Flat Fee
Navigating Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs) with Alternative Fee Arrangements: A Strategic Playbook for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Learn how mid-sized law firms can navigate outside counsel guidelines while using alternative fee arrangements to win clients, boost profitability, and reduce invoice rejections.
February 18, 2026 - Flat Fee
Value-Based Pricing for M&A: Scoping the Unscopable for Law Firms
Learn how mid-sized law firms can use value-based pricing for M&A deals. Scope unpredictable transactions, boost profits, and win more clients.
February 18, 2026 - Law Firm Best Practices
The Invoice as a Marketing Tool: Showing Value, Not Just Hours
Transform law firm invoices from payment requests into marketing tools. Show clients the value you deliver to boost retention.
February 17, 2026 - Flat Fee
Pricing Litigation: Can Value-Based Pricing Work for Disputes? (Yes, with Hybrid Models)
Discover how hybrid pricing models let mid-sized law firms apply value-based pricing to litigation — improving margins, client trust, and cash flow.
February 17, 2026 - Law Firm Best Practices
How to Track Average Case Value: Is Your Pricing Strategy Actually Increasing Revenue Per Client?
Learn how to calculate and track Average Case Value to measure whether your law firm's pricing strategy is actually increasing revenue per client over time.
February 17, 2026 - Law Firm Best Practices
Stop Leaving Money on the Table: How to Conduct a Law Firm Pricing Audit
Learn how to conduct a law firm pricing audit to uncover revenue leakage, improve realization rates, and boost profitability at your mid-sized firm.
February 17, 2026 - Legal Practice Management · Hourly
Realization Rate Analysis: Comparing the Realization of Your Value-Based Matters vs. Your Hourly Matters
Compare realization rates for value-based vs. hourly billing. Data-driven analysis helps mid-sized law firms identify which pricing model drives more profit.
February 17, 2026 - Accounting
Premium Billing for Niche Tech: Why You Can Charge More for CRISPR/Biotech Expertise Than Mechanical Engineering
Discover why CRISPR and biotech patent attorneys charge 30-50% more than mechanical engineers—and how mid-sized IP firms can capture this premium.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
Unit Economics of a Patent: Calculating the True Cost to Produce a Non-Provisional Application
Calculate your IP firm's true cost-per-patent. Learn how overhead, labor costs, and USPTO fees impact profitability on every non-provisional application.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
International Filing Packages: Building "Global" Trademark Packages for Startups
Build profitable global trademark packages covering US, EU, UK & China. Fixed-fee pricing, startup clients & efficient IP law firm workflows.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure Freedom to Operate (FTO) Opinions: Capping Costs While Defining Clear Search Scope
Learn how IP law firms can structure Freedom to Operate opinions with clear scope definitions and tiered pricing to cap costs while managing patent risk.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
Malpractice Insurance for IP Law: Why Missed Deadlines Drive Premiums and How to Protect Your Firm
Missed IP deadlines drive malpractice premiums. Learn why 27% of IP claims stem from time errors and how docketing systems can cut your insurance costs.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
The "Scientific Advisor" Rate: How to Bill for PhD Staff Who Are Not Yet Patent Agents
Learn how to bill PhD scientific advisors at market rates ($150-$275/hr) in IP law firms. Covers legal precedent, rate tiers, and client communication.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
Currency Fluctuations in Trust Accounts: Who Bears the Risk When Holding Foreign Currency?
Learn who bears the risk when law firms hold foreign currency in trust. Get practical strategies for managing exchange rate fluctuations in trust accounts.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure Design Patent Packages: Fixed Fees for Simple Design Applications
Structure profitable design patent packages with fixed fees. 71% of clients prefer flat pricing. Learn tiered pricing strategies for IP law firms.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
How to Handle "Royalties and Licensing": Should Partners Get a Cut of Licensing Deals They Negotiate?
Should IP partners share licensing deal revenue? Learn compensation models for royalties, success fees, and ongoing credits that drive firm growth.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
How to Handle PCT International Filing Fees in QuickBooks: WIPO Payments vs. Local Receiving Office Fees
Learn how to manage PCT international filing fees in QuickBooks. Set up accounts for WIPO payments, USPTO fees & trust accounting for IP law firms.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to Compensating Patent Agents: Salary vs. Billable Hour Bonus Models for Non-Attorney Technical Staff
Learn how to structure patent agent compensation. Compare salary-only, billable hour bonus, and hybrid models for IP law firm technical staff retention.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure Fixed Fees for Trademark Filings: A Complete Guide for IP Law Firms
Learn how to structure profitable fixed fees for trademark filings. Discover pricing strategies, package tiers, and implementation tips for IP law firms.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure Origination Credits for Large Institutional Clients: A Guide for IP Law Firms Serving University Tech Transfer Offices
Learn how IP law firms can structure origination credits for university tech transfer offices. Team-based models, sunset provisions, and best practices.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting · Hourly
How to Raise Hourly Rates for Long-Term Patent Portfolio Clients
Learn proven strategies to raise hourly rates for long-term patent portfolio clients without losing business. Expert tips for IP law firms.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to Referral Fee Splitting: Compensating Attorneys Who Refer High-Net-Worth Divorce Cases
Learn how to structure attorney referral fees for high-net-worth divorce cases. Ethical rules, fee percentages, and compliance tips for family law firms.
December 23, 2025 - Accounting
How to Handle "Scope Change" in Fixed-Fee Divorces When Mediation Fails and Trial Becomes Necessary
Learn to handle scope changes in fixed-fee divorces when mediation fails. Phased billing, engagement letters, and profitability strategies for law firms.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
Menu Pricing for Adoptions: Setting Fixed Fees for Uncontested Stepparent and Agency Adoptions
Learn how to set profitable fixed fees for stepparent and agency adoptions. Build adoption service packages that clients prefer and improve cash flow.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure Flat Fees for Prenuptial Agreements Based on Asset Complexity
Structure flat fee prenup pricing by asset complexity. Four-tier framework helps family law firms price from simple to ultra-high-net-worth agreements.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
How to Set Up QuickBooks Online "Projects" to Track Divorce Cases with Multiple Sub-Matters for Family Law Firms
Learn how to set up QuickBooks Online Projects to track divorce cases with sub-matters like custody and alimony. Step-by-step guide for family law firms.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
The High-Conflict Client: Financial Metrics to Decide if a Difficult Custody Case Is Actually Profitable
Learn 5 financial metrics to evaluate if difficult custody cases are profitable. Discover warning signs, retainer strategies, and when to exit cases.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to Hiring a Contract Attorney for Document Review in Complex Asset Division Cases
Learn how family law firms can hire contract attorneys for document review in complex asset division cases. Includes ethics rules, vetting tips, and costs.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
The Discovery Black Hole: Best Tech Tools for Organizing Bank Statements and Credit Card Records for Family Law Firms
OCR software transforms bank statement review—reduce processing time 80% and find hidden assets.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce: Analyzing Profitability Per Case Type to Refine Your Marketing Strategy
Analyze profitability per divorce case type to refine your family law marketing. Learn which cases maximize ROI and how to attract the right clients.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
How to Use AI to Draft Parenting Plans: Generating Creative Custody Schedules Based on Client Inputs
Learn how family lawyers use AI to draft creative custody schedules and parenting plans. Save hours on document drafting while improving quality.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
Managing Disputed Trust Funds: What Family Law Attorneys Must Know When Spouses Won't Agree on Escrowed Money
Family law attorneys: Learn how to manage disputed trust funds when spouses disagree on escrow release. Includes ABA Rule 1.15 compliance and resolution steps.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
Escrowing Real Estate Proceeds in Divorce: Compliance Rules for Family Law Firms
Family law firms must follow strict compliance rules when holding marital home sale proceeds. Learn trust accounting requirements and best practices.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
How to Manage Cash Flow During Long, High-Conflict Divorce Trials When Payment Slows Down
Learn proven strategies for managing cash flow during long, high-conflict divorce trials. Evergreen retainers, payment plans & billing tech for law firms.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
The Evergreen Retainer: Why It's the Single Most Important Billing Tool for Divorce Attorneys
Evergreen retainers improve family law firm cash flow with 85% collection rates. Learn implementation strategies for divorce attorneys. Free guide.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
Refunds at Case Closing: Best Practices for Returning Unused Retainers After the Final Decree
Learn best practices for returning unused retainers after divorce cases close. Ensure compliance, protect client relationships, and streamline refunds.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
Why AI May Make Fixed-Fee Legal Billing Inevitable
Discover why AI-driven efficiency is pushing law firms toward fixed-fee billing. Learn how mid-sized firms can capitalize on this transformation.
December 11, 2025 - Accounting
Transitioning from Hourly to Flat Fee Billing for Uncontested Divorces: A Guide for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Learn how to transition from hourly to flat fee billing for uncontested divorces. 95% of divorces are uncontested—capture this market with strategic pricing.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
Originating Partner Retirement: How to Transition a Book of Business Without Losing the Client
Learn how mid-sized law firms can transition a retiring partner's book of business without losing clients. 5-year framework, compensation strategies & more.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to Invoice Design: Layout Tweaks That Get You Paid Faster
Strategic invoice design gets law firms paid 32% faster. Learn layout tweaks, payment options, and billing descriptions that reduce collection time.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
Client Retention Rates for Law Firms: Why the Clients You Keep Matter More Than the Ones You Chase
Learn to calculate client retention rate for law firms. Top firms retain 92% of clients—5% improvement boosts profits 25%. Strategy guide inside.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
How to Handle Partner Sabbaticals: Financial Implications for the Firm and the Individual
Learn how to structure partner sabbaticals that boost retention while managing financial impact. Covers compensation, client coverage, and succession planning.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
Statutory Fees Explained: How to Handle Billing When the Judge Determines Your Rate
Learn how to handle statutory fees when courts determine your rate. Covers probate, lodestar calculations, and documentation for mid-sized law firms.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
Virtual vs. Physical Office: A Cost-Benefit Analysis for Modern Law Firms
Compare virtual vs physical law firm office costs. Learn how modern firms cut overhead 50%+ while maintaining client service and attorney development.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
The 'Hallucination' Problem: A Checklist for Verifying AI-Generated Legal Citations
Legal AI tools hallucinate up to 34% of the time. Get our 6-step verification checklist to protect your firm from sanctions and malpractice claims.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
The Client Diversification Imperative: Why No Law Firm Should Have One Client Represent More Than 20% of Revenue
Why no law firm client should exceed 20% of revenue. Learn concentration risks, valuation impacts, and a 12-month diversification strategy for growth.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
Budgeting 101: How to Set Up a Fiscal Year Budget in QuickBooks Online for Your Law Firm
Step-by-step guide to creating a fiscal year budget in QuickBooks Online for law firms. Includes templates, best practices, and advanced strategies.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA Compliance for Remote Attorneys: Which State Rules Apply?
Which state's IOLTA rules apply to remote attorneys? Learn how to navigate multi-state trust accounting compliance with this comprehensive guide for law firms.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
Lease Negotiation: Financial Strategies for Law Firms Downsizing Their Office Footprint
Financial strategies for law firms downsizing office space. Negotiate better lease terms in today's tenant-favorable market. Save 30-40% on rent costs.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
How to Calculate CAC Payback Period for Law Firms: A Complete Guide for Mid-Sized Practices
Learn how to calculate Client Acquisition Cost (CAC) payback period for your law firm. Formulas, benchmarks & strategies to optimize marketing ROI.
December 5, 2025 - Accounting
Portfolio Pricing: The Complete Guide to Fixed Monthly Fee Arrangements for Corporate Legal Work
Learn how to offer corporate clients a fixed monthly fee for routine legal work. Complete guide to portfolio pricing for mid-sized law firms.
December 4, 2025 - Accounting
How to Analyze Realization Rates on Fixed-Fee Work to Determine If You Should Raise Prices
Learn how to analyze realization rates on fixed-fee matters to identify underpricing. Data-driven guide for mid-sized law firms to optimize profitability.
December 4, 2025 - Accounting
The Free Rider Problem: How to Handle Underperforming Equity Partners in Law Firms
84% of law firms have chronically underperforming partners. Learn proven strategies to address the free rider problem and protect your firm's profitability.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
Geographic Rate Differentials: How to Bill for Remote Work Performed for Clients in Expensive Markets
Learn how to bill remote legal work for clients in expensive markets like NY and CA. Strategies for geographic rate differentials that protect profits.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
The Rule of Thirds: A Simple Framework for Allocating Law Firm Revenue
Learn the Rule of Thirds framework to allocate law firm revenue across salary, overhead, and profit. A practical guide for mid-sized firm profitability.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure Volume Discounts for Corporate Clients Without Hurting Profitability
Structure profitable volume discounts for corporate clients. Learn tiered pricing, cost thresholds, and strategies that protect law firm margins.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
Billing for Research: When Is It Billable and When Is It Overhead?
Learn when legal research is billable vs. overhead. Avoid ethics issues, reduce disputes, and communicate value with our comprehensive guide for law firms.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
Value Adjustment Clauses: How to Bill for Extraordinary Results in a Fixed-Fee Case
Learn how to structure value adjustment clauses for fixed-fee legal matters. Success fees, holdbacks & bonus structures that align firm and client interests.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
How to Create a Collections Policy That's Firm But Preserves Client Relationships
Create a law firm collections policy that gets invoices paid while preserving client relationships. Includes escalation timelines and best practices.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
Valuing a Law Practice: Key Financial Metrics for Selling Your Firm or Bringing in a Partner
Master law firm valuation with key financial metrics for selling your practice or bringing in partners. SDE, multiples, and due diligence essentials.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
How to Analyze Profit Margin per Matter on Fixed-Fee Cases: The Complete Guide for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Learn how to calculate profit margin per matter on fixed-fee cases. Track costs, measure effective hourly rates, and maximize your firm's profitability.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
Wire Fraud Prevention: Protocols for Verifying Wire Instructions Before Sending Trust Funds
Learn essential wire fraud prevention protocols for law firms. Protect client trust funds with verification procedures, callback requirements & staff training.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
How to Handle Pro Bono Costs: Can You Pay Filing Fees from the Operating Account?
Learn if you can pay pro bono filing fees from your operating account. Covers ethics rules, accounting, tax deductions & tracking best practices.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
How to Calculate Revenue per Employee to Measure Law Firm Operational Efficiency
Learn how to calculate revenue per employee for your law firm. Get benchmarks ($130K-$175K), improvement strategies, and tips to boost operational efficiency.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
Fee Arbitration: How to Avoid It Through Clear Billing Communication
Learn how mid-sized law firms can prevent fee arbitration through clear billing communication. Discover strategies that reduce disputes by up to 40%.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
The Pomodoro Technique for Lawyers: Billing in 25-Minute Focused Bursts
Discover how the Pomodoro Technique helps lawyers capture more billable hours with 25-minute focused intervals. Stop losing revenue to distractions.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
Structuring Associate Bonus Plans: Collected Revenue vs. Billable Hours
Should your law firm tie associate bonuses to collected revenue or billable hours? Discover which model drives profitability and retention in 2025.
November 26, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to "Salary Transparency": Should Associates Know What Their Peers Make?
Explore how salary transparency impacts law firm culture, retention & recruiting. Data-driven insights for mid-sized firms navigating pay disclosure.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
Golden Handcuffs: Structuring Deferred Compensation to Retain Top Legal Talent
Learn how deferred compensation plans can reduce attorney turnover by 40-60% while saving your firm $500K per retained lawyer annually.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
Project Management for Lawyers: How to Ensure a Fixed-Fee Case Stays Profitable
Learn how legal project management ensures fixed-fee cases stay profitable. Get the 5-stage process, KPIs, and 30-day implementation roadmap for firms.Retry
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
Debt Management for Law Firms: When Is It Okay to Carry a Balance on a Business Credit Card?
Learn when law firms should strategically carry business credit card balances, best practices for debt management, and alternatives to consider.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to "Minimum Billable Increments": Is Billing 0.1 (6 mins) or 0.25 (15 mins) Better?
Learn why 6-minute billing increments capture 15-20% more revenue than 15-minute blocks. Get the data, math, and implementation guide for law firms.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
Milestone Billing: How to Break Up Large Fixed Fees into Cash-Flow-Friendly Payments for Law Firms
Learn how milestone billing transforms large fixed fees into manageable payments, improving cash flow by 40% for mid-sized law firms.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
How to Calculate Your "Effective Hourly Rate" (EHR) on Fixed-Fee Matters to Check Profitability for Law Firms
Master effective hourly rate (EHR) calculations to transform fixed-fee matters from profit drains to profit centers. Free formulas & tracking guide.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
The Psychology of Price Anchoring: How to Present Your Highest Rate First
Master price anchoring psychology to boost law firm profits. Learn why presenting your highest rate first increases realization by 15-30%.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
How to Handle Foreign Currency Transactions in a US-Based IOLTA Account: A Complete Guide for Law Firms
Navigate foreign currency in IOLTA accounts with confidence. Complete compliance guide for US law firms handling international client funds.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure Billing for Travel Time (Door-to-Door vs. Travel Only) for Law Firms
Master law firm travel billing with proven strategies for door-to-door vs office rates. Avoid ethics violations & maximize revenue ethically.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
The $341 Question: How to Determine Market Rates for IP, Family Law, and Criminal Defense in 2025
Discover 2025 market rates for IP, family law & criminal defense. Data-driven strategies to price your legal services competitively and profitably.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
How to Handle Escrow Funds for Non-Legal Services: A Complete Guide to Paymaster Services for Law Firms
Learn how law firms can offer profitable paymaster services while managing compliance, AML/KYC requirements, and avoiding ethical pitfalls.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
How to Handle Negative Equity or "Clawbacks" When a Partner Underperforms: A Strategic Guide for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Learn how to handle partner underperformance, negative equity, and implement clawback provisions to protect your law firm's financial stability.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
How to Track "Shadow Billables" on Fixed-Fee Cases to Measure Efficiency for Law Firms
Learn how tracking shadow billables on fixed-fee cases helps law firms measure efficiency, optimize pricing, and increase profitability by 30%.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
How to Handle Early Termination of Fixed-Fee Agreements (Refunds vs. Earned Fees) for Law Firms
Learn how to handle early termination of fixed-fee agreements ethically and profitably. Expert guidance on refunds, earned fees, and compliance.
November 20, 2025 - Accounting
Uncover Your Hidden Revenue: Stop Leakage, Boost Efficiency, and Maximize Profitability
Unlock hidden revenue with automated AI time tracking and seamless billing integration. Learn how Billables AI and LeanLaw help law firms eliminate revenue leakage, improve time capture, and streamline the entire financial lifecycle for higher profitability.
November 18, 2025 - Accounting
The Hidden Danger of AI Hallucinations in Legal Research: How to Protect Your Firm from Fake Cases
AI creates fake legal cases 17-88% of the time. Learn verification strategies, court rules, and best practices to avoid costly sanctions at your firm.
November 14, 2025 - Accounting
How to Handle Small Residual Balances ($0.15 - $5.00) Left in Client Trust Accounts: A Complete Guide for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Learn proven strategies to handle small residual trust account balances ($0.15-$5) while maintaining compliance and avoiding disciplinary action.
November 14, 2025 - Accounting
How to Productize Your Legal Services Into Tiered Fixed-Fee Packages That Actually Sell
Transform hourly billing into tiered fixed-fee packages. Learn to productize legal services, boost profits 25%, and deliver predictable pricing.
November 14, 2025 - Accounting
The Complete Script for Converting Billable-Hour Clients to Flat-Fee Billing: A Mid-Sized Law Firm's Guide to the Conversation That Changes Everything
Master the conversation that converts hourly-billing clients to flat fees. Proven scripts, objection handling & strategies for mid-sized law firms.
November 14, 2025 - Accounting
How to Use RevOps Principles to Improve Your Firm's Realization and Collection Rates
Transform your law firm's 84% realization rate to 95%+ using RevOps principles. Learn alignment, integration & optimization strategies that work.
November 14, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to Mapping Your Law Firm's "Client-to-Cash" (C2C) Lifecycle to Find Bottlenecks
Map your law firm's client-to-cash lifecycle to find bottlenecks. Reduce DSO from 52 to 30 days & boost collections by 40% with this guide.
November 14, 2025 - Accounting
What is "Revenue Operations" (RevOps) and Why Should Managing Partners Care About It?
Learn how Revenue Operations (RevOps) helps law firms boost collections by 20%, reduce costs by 30% & transform billing chaos into predictable revenue
November 14, 2025 - Accounting
Which is Better for Law Firm Cash Flow: Hourly Billing vs. Fixed-Fee Arrangements?
Compare hourly vs. fixed-fee billing for law firm cash flow. Data shows fixed fees deliver 2x faster payment and higher realization rates.
November 14, 2025 - Accounting
How to Write an Iron-Clad "Scope of Work" Clause in Your Flat-Fee Engagement Letters to Prevent Scope Creep
Master flat-fee profitability with iron-clad scope clauses. Learn proven templates & strategies to prevent scope creep and protect your law firm.
November 14, 2025 - Accounting
A Step-by-Step Guide to Calculating Profitable Fixed Fees for Your Legal Services
Master profitable fixed fee pricing for your law firm with our comprehensive guide. Learn formulas, strategies, and tools to maximize margins.
November 14, 2025 - Accounting
LeanLaw QuickBooks Integration: Downgrade Safely & Fix Sync Errors
Downgrade QuickBooks safely, troubleshoot LeanLaw sync issues, and properly link clients for trust accounting. Complete integration guide with solutions.
November 14, 2025 - Accounting
Master LeanLaw Time Billing: Convert, Control & Configure Time Entry Settings
Convert non-billable to billable time, control timekeeper permissions, and restore client dropdown lists in LeanLaw. Maximize billing capture today.
November 14, 2025 - Accounting
Common LeanLaw Time Tracking and Reporting Questions: Expert Solutions
Master LeanLaw time entries with block billing, ensure accuracy across time zones, and run reports on former employees. Complete time tracking solutions.
November 13, 2025 - Accounting
Common LeanLaw Invoice Numbering and Errors Questions: A Comprehensive Guide
Resolve custom invoice number errors, fix missing email copies, and handle duplicate invoice numbers across 100+ invoices in LeanLaw. Expert solutions inside.
November 13, 2025 - Accounting
Common LeanLaw Invoice Credits and Balances Questions: A Complete Guide
Learn to apply credits to invoices, understand Not Paid vs Overdue status, and master receivables reporting in LeanLaw with QuickBooks integration.
November 13, 2025 - Accounting
When Should You "Write Off" Time? (And When Should You "Write It Down"?)
Learn when to write off vs write down legal time. Strategic discounting can improve realization rates and build client relationships. Expert guide.
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
A Partner's Guide to Business Lines of Credit for Law Firms
Learn how partners at mid-sized law firms can secure & strategically use business lines of credit to manage cash flow, fund growth & smooth operations
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
The Complete Guide to Closing a Matter with a Trust Fund Balance
Master closing legal matters with trust balances. Step-by-step guide covers reconciliation, refunds & compliance to avoid bar violations.
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
The Perfect Storm: Where Credit Cards Meet Trust Accounting
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
Trust Accounting for Estate Law Firms: The Complete Compliance Guide
Master trust accounting for estate law firms. Learn IOLTA rules, avoid violations, manage fiduciary accounts & leverage technology for compliance.
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
The Compliance Risks of Using Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal for Client Retainers
Using Venmo or PayPal for client retainers violates ethics rules. Learn compliance risks, disciplinary stats & safe payment alternatives for firms.
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
What to Do If You Accidentally Deposit Firm Money Into Your IOLTA (And How to Fix It Fast)
Accidentally deposited firm money in IOLTA? Step-by-step emergency fix in 24 hours. Avoid discipline with proper QuickBooks corrections & docs.
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
What to Do in QuickBooks When a Client's Check is Returned for Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF): A Law Firm's Complete Guide
Learn to handle NSF checks in QuickBooks for law firms. Step-by-step guide covers trust compliance, fee recovery & prevention. Avoid violations.
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to Document Retention Policies: How Long Must You Keep Closed Client Files?
Learn how long law firms must keep client files. Get state requirements, malpractice defense strategies & tech solutions for document retention.
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
The Partner's Guide to Reading a P&L Statement for Law Firms
Master your law firm's P&L statement with this comprehensive guide. Learn key metrics, avoid pitfalls, and boost profitability.
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
Trust Accounting for Personal Injury Law Firms: Managing Settlement Distributions and Client Funds
Master PI trust accounting: settlement distributions, medical liens & compliance. Learn to manage 184-day payment cycles with proven strategies.
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
Trust Accounting for Environmental Law Firms: Managing Complex Settlements and Remediation Funds
Master trust accounting for environmental law firms with expert guidance on managing CERCLA settlements, remediation funds, and natural resource damage payments.
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
Trust Accounting for Corporate Law Firms: Mastering Complex Transactions and Compliance
Master corporate law firm trust accounting. Learn M&A escrow management, CTAPP compliance & how technology prevents violations in complex deals.
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
Trust Accounting for Family Law Attorneys: Managing Retainer Fees and Filing Costs for Law Firms
Master trust accounting for family law firms with expert guidance on managing retainer fees, filing costs, and IOLTA compliance to protect your practice from violations.
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
Trust Accounting for Intellectual Property Law Firms
Master trust accounting for IP law firms. Learn to manage USPTO filing fees, avoid violations & streamline compliance with proven best practices
October 29, 2025 - Accounting
The Real Estate Lawyer's Guide to Trust Accounting: Mastering Earnest Money and Closing Fund Management
Master real estate trust accounting for earnest money & closing funds. Avoid $47K+ penalties with proper IOLTA/escrow segregation. Wire fraud defense.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
Trust Accounting for Bankruptcy Attorneys: Managing Trustee Payments and Filing Fees
Master bankruptcy trust accounting with proven systems for Chapter 7 & 13. Avoid violations, automate compliance & protect your license. Expert guide.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
The Ultimate Guide to Opening a New Law Firm: Legal, Financial, and Tech Checklists
Start your law firm with confidence. Complete legal, financial & tech checklists. Real costs: $3K-25K. 90-day launch plan. 62% higher success rate.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
Mastering QuickBooks Recurring Transactions for Monthly Client Retainer Billing: A Law Firm's Guide
Save 10+ hours monthly automating law firm retainer billing with QuickBooks recurring transactions. Step-by-step setup guide with compliance tips.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure Compensation for a Remote-First or Virtual Law Firm
Learn how to structure remote law firm compensation that attracts top talent nationwide while maintaining profitability. Real models & 90-day plan.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
How to Use AI to Analyze Your Firm's Historical Billing Data to Create Better Flat-Fee Quotes
Learn how AI analyzes your firm's billing data to create profitable flat-fee quotes. Get paid 49% faster with data-driven pricing strategies.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
5 Common Embezzlement Schemes in Law Firms and the Internal Controls to Prevent Them
Law firms lose $120K+ to embezzlement. Learn the 5 most common schemes and proven internal controls to protect your firm. 90% risk reduction guide.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
How AI Will Change the Role of the Paralegal (And Make Them More Valuable, Not Obsolete)
Learn how AI transforms paralegals into strategic partners. Discover essential skills, training paths, and why demand for AI-enhanced paralegals grows.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
The Right Way to Record "No Charge" or "Goodwill" Time Entries So They Appear on Invoices Without a Fee
Learn to record no-charge time entries that build client trust. Get 15-20% better retention by showing goodwill work on invoices the right way.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
How to Ethically (and Effectively) Research Your Competitors' Billing Rates
Learn ethical ways to research competitor billing rates using public sources. Get practical strategies for competitive intelligence in law firms.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
What Are the Data Privacy Implications of Using AI Tools with Confidential Client Information?
Learn how law firms can safely use AI while protecting client data. ABA guidance, $5M breach costs & practical steps for secure AI implementation.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
How AI Tools Can Analyze Judge-Specific Rulings to Improve Your Legal Arguments
Transform your legal strategy with AI judicial analytics. Learn which platforms predict outcomes & optimize arguments for specific judges.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
The Pros and Cons of "Open Compensation" Systems Where All Salaries Are Public for Law Firms
Should law firm salaries be public? Learn how open compensation impacts trust, equity & culture. 92% of firms use transparency—here's what works.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
How to Track Contingency Case Expenses in QuickBooks When the Case Spans Multiple Years
Learn to track contingency case expenses in QuickBooks across multiple years. IRS compliance, year-end procedures & automation tips.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
Are Origination "Sunset" Rules a Good Idea for Your Law Firm's Compensation Plan?
Learn how sunset provisions can transform partner compensation. Reduce conflicts, improve diversity & boost collaboration with 3-5 year credit limits.
October 23, 2025 - Accounting
Bankruptcy Law Billing Rates: The Mid-Sized Firm's Guide to Profitable Crisis Management
Bankruptcy law billing guide for mid-sized firms. Command premium rates while serving distressed clients. Proven flat fee & AFA strategies.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
Health Law Billing Rates: The Strategic Guide for Mid-Sized Firms in 2025
Health law billing rates $400-$800/hour at mid-sized firms. Master HIPAA compliance, telehealth & FCA defense pricing strategies for 2025 profitability.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
Property Law Billing Rates: The Complete 2025 Guide for Mid-Sized Firms
Property law billing rates guide 2025. Learn to price residential & commercial work profitably. Get paid 22% faster with smart billing strategies.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
Environmental Law Billing Rates: The Complete Guide for Mid-Sized Firms in 2025
Environmental law billing rates range from $300-$800/hour. Learn pricing strategies, AFAs, and how to optimize collections for mid-sized firms in 2025.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
Technology Law Billing Rates: The Mid-Sized Firm's Guide to Profitable Pricing in 2025
Tech law billing rates guide for mid-sized firms. Learn to price IP, cyber & SaaS work profitably. Get paid 52% faster with smart billing strategies.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
Tax Law Billing Rates: A Strategic Guide for Mid-Sized Firms in 2025
Tax law billing rates guide for mid-sized firms. Command 15-30% premiums with strategic pricing. Boost collections to 92% with proven strategies.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
IP Law Billing Rates: The Mid-Sized Firm's Guide to Maximizing Revenue in a Changing Landscape
Transform IP billing: Strategic rates, flat fees for patents, 95% realization rates. Mid-sized firms guide to competing beyond hourly billing.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
Corporate Law Billing Rates: How Mid-Sized Firms Can Compete When BigLaw Partners Hit $3,000/Hour
Corporate law partners hit $3,000/hour at elite firms. Learn how mid-sized firms can compete with strategic pricing, AFAs, and value positioning.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
Billing Rates for Real Estate Law Firms: A Data-Driven Guide for Mid-Sized Practices
Real estate law billing rates range $150-$800/hour. Learn optimal pricing strategies, flat fee models & tech tools to boost profitability by 21%.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
Family Law Billing Rates: The Mid-Sized Firm's Guide to Pricing That Actually Works
Family law billing rates guide 2025: Set competitive rates, boost collections 49%, achieve 95% realization. Proven strategies inside.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
The Complete Guide to Estate Law Billing Rates: How Mid-Sized Firms Can Price for Profit in 2025
Estate law billing rates average $200-400/hour, but 80% of clients prefer flat fees. Learn optimal pricing strategies for mid-sized firms in 2025.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to Setting Profitable Flat Fees for Estate Planning for Law Firms
Learn how to set profitable flat fees for estate planning. Boost margins 40-50%, get paid 2x faster & eliminate write-offs. Data-driven guide for firms.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
Can You Pay Vendor Invoices or Court Fees Directly from Your IOLTA Account? A Clear Guide for Law Firms
Learn the crucial difference between paying court fees and vendor invoices from IOLTA accounts. Avoid violations with our compliance guide.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
How to Effectively Delegate Administrative Tasks to Your Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Learn proven strategies to delegate admin tasks to paralegals. Boost law firm productivity 40% & reclaim 15 billable hours weekly.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
The Complete Guide to Clio: 100 Essential Questions Answered for Mid-Sized Law Firms (2025)
Complete Clio FAQ guide answering 100 essential questions. From setup to advanced features. Mid-sized firms see 28-53% revenue increase. Expert tips.
October 16, 2025 - Accounting
Retention is Revenue: How Benefits Drive Profitability
In the latest LeanLaw webinar, Gary Allen, founder of LeanLaw, sat down with Alan Wilson, president of GLJ Benefit Consultants, to discuss how employee benefits and insurance strategies can directly influence a law firm’s profitability.
October 8, 2025 - Accounting
How to Create a Formal, Firm-Wide Billing Policy That Everyone Follows
Stop losing 30% of revenue to billing chaos. Get proven templates, enforcement strategies & tech solutions for billing policies that actually work.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
How to Use Past Billing Data to Create More Accurate Flat-Fee Quotes
Transform your flat fee pricing with historical billing data. Learn to analyze realization rates, create tiers, and boost profitability by 40-50%.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
The Proper Procedure for Handling Funds for a Client with a Disability or a Minor for Law Firms
Learn proper procedures for managing funds for minors & disabled clients. Avoid trust violations with our compliance guide for law firms.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure a Capped Fee Agreement to Provide Cost Certainty for Your Clients
Learn how to structure capped fee agreements that provide cost certainty for clients while protecting firm profits. Practical guide for mid-sized firms.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
Scope Creep in Flat Fee Cases: How to Bill for Out-of-Scope Work
Stop scope creep from killing flat fee profits. Learn proven strategies, templates & tech solutions to protect margins while clients get predictable pricing
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
The Tax Advantages of Different Bonus and Profit-Sharing Structures for Law Firms
Save millions with strategic K-1 structures, retirement plans, and bonus timing. Learn tax-efficient compensation strategies for law firm profitability.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
How to Calculate and Improve Your Law Firm's Working Capital for Better Cash Flow Management
Learn how to calculate working capital for law firms and improve cash flow. Get the formula, benchmarks, and 90-day plan to optimize financial health.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to Creating an "Approved Expenses" List for Clients to Prevent Disputes Over Billable Costs
Create an approved expense list that prevents billing disputes. Learn ABA guidelines, sample policies & tech solutions for transparent client billing.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
The Proper Procedure for Handling Retainers Paid by a Client's Insurance Company: A Complete Guide for Law Firms
Learn proper procedures for handling insurance-paid retainers in trust accounts. Avoid violations & streamline compliance with this complete guide.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
The Tax-Smart Guide to Retirement Plans (SEP-IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Solo 401k) for Law Firm Owners
Compare Solo 401k, SEP-IRA & SIMPLE IRA for law firms. Save up to $70,000 & cut taxes by 35%. Expert guide on retirement plans for attorneys.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to Securely Backing Up Your Trust Accounting Records
Protect your law firm's trust accounts with secure backup strategies. Learn the 3-2-1 rule, encryption, compliance requirements & disaster recovery.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
A Data-Driven Approach to Deciding Between Flat Fees vs. Hourly Rates in 2026
71% of clients prefer flat fees. Learn how AI and data can help your law firm choose the right pricing model to boost profits and client satisfaction.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
How to Properly Account for Year-End Partner Distributions in QuickBooks Online for Law Firms
Master year-end partner distributions in QuickBooks Online. Step-by-step guide for law firms to track capital accounts, draws & avoid costly errors.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
What to Do with Dormant Client Funds in Your Trust Account at Year-End
Learn how to identify, manage, and properly escheat dormant client funds in trust accounts at year-end. Avoid compliance issues with our guide.
October 6, 2025 - Accounting
A Lawyer's Guide to Reading and Understanding the QuickBooks Balance Sheet for Law Firms
Master your law firm's QuickBooks balance sheet with this comprehensive guide. Learn trust accounting, avoid compliance issues, and boost profitability.
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September 27, 2025 - Accounting
A Compensation Tale: How One Law Firm Pivoted for the Next Generation
What happens when a successful law firm suddenly loses its founding partner?
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to Setting Your Own Salary as a Solo Law Firm Owner: The 2025 Data-Driven Approach
Learn how to set your solo law firm salary strategically. Get data on $140K avg earnings, tax savings tips & the 50-60% revenue rule for owners.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
How to Create a Compensation Package for a Remote or Contract Attorney: The Mid-Sized Firm's Complete Guide
Create competitive remote attorney pay packages. Expert guide covers rates, benefits, compliance, and ROI for mid-sized law firms in 2025.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure Compensation for Service-Level Partners Without Book of Business: A Strategic Guide for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Structure service partner compensation effectively. Learn base salary ranges $400K-$600K, bonus structures, and advancement paths for non-equity partners.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
Setting Your IP Law Billing Rates: The Mid-Sized Firm's Guide to Competitive Pricing in 2025
Set competitive IP law billing rates for your mid-sized firm. Learn pricing strategies, market benchmarks, and AFAs to boost profitability in 2025.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
Real Estate Law Billing Rates: The Mid-Sized Firm's Guide to Competitive Pricing in 2025
2025 guide to real estate law billing rates. Fixed fees, AFAs, and strategies to improve collections by 70% for mid-sized law firms.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
What Should My Billing Rates for Probate and Estate Administration Law Be? The Mid-Sized Firm's Guide to Profitable Pricing in 2025
Learn optimal billing rates for probate & estate law firms. Get data-driven pricing strategies to boost profitability 30%+ with proven frameworks.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
What Should Your Family Law Billing Rates Be? A Strategic Guide for Mid-Sized Firms in 2025
Set competitive family law billing rates for your mid-sized firm. Learn pricing strategies, alternative fees & retainer management for 2025 success.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
The Rules for Holding Settlement Funds in Trust When There Are Third-Party Medical or Medicare Liens: A Complete Guide for Law Firms
Learn rules for holding settlement funds with Medicare & medical liens. Trust account compliance, IOLTA requirements & lien resolution strategies.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
The Law Firm's Guide to Getting Partner Benefits Right: Health Insurance Premiums and Retirement Contributions
Learn how to properly handle partner health insurance & retirement contributions. Avoid IRS penalties & cafeteria plan disasters. Expert guide.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
The Financial Mechanics of Partner Capital Contributions: How They're Valued, Paid, and Recorded
Complete guide to partner capital contributions in law firms. Learn valuation methods, financing options, and accounting treatment. For mid-sized firms.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
What Should Your Commercial Litigation Billing Rates Be? The Mid-Sized Firm's Guide to Competitive Pricing in 2025
Set competitive commercial litigation billing rates. Learn pricing strategies, AFAs, and tech tools to boost profitability for mid-sized law firms.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
The Law Firm's Guide to Evaluating Data Security and Confidentiality Features of Legal AI Software
Protect client data with our complete guide to evaluating AI security. Learn SOC 2, Zero Trust & ABA compliance requirements for law firms.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
The Complete Guide to Calculating and Distributing Year-End Partner Bonuses and Profit Shares
Step-by-step guide to calculating partner bonuses and profit shares. Learn formulas, tax strategies, and distribution models for law firm success.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
How to Develop a Vendor Management Policy to Control Costs for Services Like Expert Witnesses, Court Reporters, and Legal Research
Learn how to develop a vendor management policy that cuts expert witness, court reporter & legal research costs by 10-20%. Get our proven framework.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
What is an "Origination Clawback" in a Partner Compensation Agreement?
Learn how origination clawback provisions protect law firms when partners leave with clients. Complete guide with best practices and implementation tips.
September 25, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure a Fair Contingency Fee Split Between a Departing Attorney and the Law Firm on a Shared Case
Structure enforceable contingency fee splits when attorneys leave. Quantum meruit strategies, written agreements & negotiation tactics for law firms.
September 19, 2025 - Accounting
How to Handle a Situation Where a Client Disputes a Fee After It Has Been Transferred from the Trust Account
Navigate client fee disputes after trust transfers with proven protocols. Reduce bar complaint risks by 78% with proper segregation & documentation.
September 19, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure a "Collared" Fee Agreement: The Best of Both Worlds for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Master collared fee agreements for your law firm. Learn pricing formulas, implementation strategies & templates for capped hourly fees with minimums.
September 19, 2025 - Accounting
Succession Planning for Law Firm Partners: A Financial Checklist
Complete financial checklist for law firm succession planning. Valuation methods, buyout structures, tax strategies & client transition best practices.
September 19, 2025 - Accounting
What Billing and Payment Term Clauses Should Be in Your Engagement Letter?
Essential billing clauses for law firm engagement letters. Boost collection rates to 95% with evergreen retainers, payment terms & compliance tips.
September 19, 2025 - Accounting
How to Properly Close a Client Matter and Return Unused Trust Funds: The Complete Guide for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Avoid disciplinary action with proper matter closing. Learn trust fund returns, compliance checklists & automated solutions for mid-sized law firms.
September 18, 2025 - Accounting
How Origination and Supervision Credits Should Affect Partner Compensation: A Modern Approach for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Learn how origination & supervision credits impact partner pay. Data-driven strategies for fair compensation systems that boost collaboration & profits.
September 18, 2025 - Accounting
How to Fairly Calculate Origination Credit for Lawyer Compensation
Learn how to calculate origination credit fairly. Boost collaboration, retain talent & increase profits with modern compensation tracking systems.
September 18, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to Structuring Health Insurance and Retirement Benefits Within Your Partner Compensation Plan for Law Firms
Structure competitive health insurance & retirement benefits for law firm partners. QSEHRA, cash balance plans & tax strategies for mid-sized firms.
September 18, 2025 - Accounting
What Are the Real Data Privacy and Confidentiality Risks of Using Free Public AI Tools for Law Firm Work?
Free AI tools expose law firms to $5M+ data breaches. Learn the 5 critical risks & secure alternatives for mid-sized firms using ChatGPT safely.
September 18, 2025 - Accounting
The Ethics of Charging for Initial Consultations: A Complete Guide for Mid-Sized Law Firms
51% of law firms charge consultation fees. Learn the ethics, implementation strategies, and ROI of paid consultations for mid-sized law firms.
September 18, 2025 - Accounting
Understanding Guaranteed Payments vs. Profit Distributions: A Strategic Guide for Law Firm Partners
Learn the key differences between guaranteed payments and profit distributions for law firm partners. Tax implications, strategies, and best practices.
September 18, 2025 - Accounting
How to Fairly Split a Large Contingency Fee Between Co-Counsel: A Strategic Guide for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Learn how to fairly split large contingency fees between law firms. Get proven strategies, ethical guidelines & best practices for co-counsel agreements.
September 18, 2025 - Accounting
The Supervising Attorney's Guide to AI: Managing Associates Using Generative AI for Legal Research in California
California supervising attorneys must actively oversee associates using AI for legal research. Learn ethical duties, policies & best practices.
September 18, 2025 - Accounting
How to Write a Simple Firm Policy on the Acceptable Use of Generative AI for Client Work
Create a simple, effective AI policy for your law firm. Includes templates, ABA guidelines, and practical steps to protect clients while using ChatGPT.
September 18, 2025 - Accounting
The $427,000 Mistake: How to Correctly Account for Reimbursed Client Costs (Without Triggering an IRS Audit)
Law firms lose $1000s to improper client cost accounting. Learn the IRS-compliant way to track reimbursed expenses & avoid phantom income.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up and Tracking Individual Client Trust Liabilities on Your QuickBooks Balance Sheet for Law Firms
Master QuickBooks trust accounting for law firms with step-by-step setup of client liability tracking, three-way reconciliation, and compliance tips.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
How to Create a Custom Aged Accounts Receivable Report in QuickBooks to Prioritize Collections for Law Firms
Transform your law firm's collections with custom QuickBooks AR reports. Step-by-step guide to prioritize accounts and recover more revenue faster.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
Stop Chasing Payments: How to Set Up Automated Collections That Actually Work for Your Law Firm
Law firms lose 10-14% of revenue to poor collections. Learn to automate your 30-60-90 day process & get paid 2x faster with proven software.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
How to Offer Competitive Health Insurance and Benefits Packages to Retain Talent at Your Mid-Sized Law Firm
Learn how mid-sized law firms can offer competitive health insurance & benefits packages to retain talent without breaking the budget. HRA strategies included.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
How to Correctly Handle a Single Check from a Client that Covers Both an Old Invoice and a New Retainer
Learn how to handle client checks covering both old invoices and new retainers. Step-by-step compliance guide for proper trust accounting allocation.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
A Complete Guide to Managing Real Estate Earnest Money Deposits in Your IOLTA Account for Law Firms
Master IOLTA compliance for real estate earnest money. Avoid violations, automate trust accounting, and protect your license with proven strategies.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
A Guide to Analyzing Your Realization Rate by Practice Area to Identify Opportunities for Improvement
Discover why IP practices achieve 93% realization while litigation averages 82%. Step-by-step guide to analyze & improve rates by practice area.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
Understanding the Ethics of Block Billing vs. Task-Based Billing for Law Firms
Courts hate block billing. Learn the ethics of transparent legal billing, avoid fee reductions, and implement task-based billing at your firm.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
How to Manage and Track Vendor Payments for Expert Witnesses and Court Reporters Using QuickBooks Online for Law Firms
Master vendor payments for expert witnesses & court reporters in QuickBooks. Save 43% admin time, improve cost recovery 30%, ensure 1099 compliance.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
How to Create a Firm-Wide Rate Card for All Timekeepers to Ensure Billing Consistency
Create a law firm rate card that boosts revenue 15-25%. Step-by-step guide to standardized billing, automated systems & proven strategies.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
How to Effectively Train New Associates on Your Firm's Specific Timekeeping and Billing Policies
Transform new associates into billing pros with proven training strategies. Recover thousands per associate yearly. Get our 90-day implementation plan.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
How to Use QuickBooks for Job Costing on Complex, Multi-Stage Litigation Matters
Master QuickBooks job costing for multi-stage litigation. Track costs by phase, improve profitability by 15-25%, and capture 92% of billable time.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
Accepting Trust Funds from a Third Party (Like a Parent): The Ethical and Accounting Steps for Law Firms
Master third-party trust fund management for law firms. Essential ethics rules, accounting procedures & compliance tips for accepting parent payments.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
Client Ledgers: Your Law Firm's Blueprint for Bar Compliance and Trust Accounting Success
Master client ledger compliance for law firms. Essential Bar requirements, best practices, and tech solutions to avoid $87K trust violations.
September 11, 2025 - Accounting
How to Set Profitable Flat Fees for Transactional Services Like LLC Formations or Deed Preparations
Learn to price LLC formations & deed prep profitably. Data-driven strategies show firms billing flat fees get paid 2x faster with 40%+ profit margins.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
The Mid-Sized Firm's Guide to Billing Contract Attorney and Freelance Paralegal Time: Best Practices for Maximum Profitability
Learn how to ethically markup contract attorney rates 30-50% while ensuring compliance. Get proven billing systems that capture every billable minute.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure a Compensation Plan for a Lateral Partner Who Is Bringing a Significant Book of Business: The Complete Mid-Sized Law Firm Guide
Structure winning compensation packages for lateral partners with $1M+ books. Learn guarantees, clawbacks, equity structures & proven formulas. Guide 2025
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
The Fastest Way to Conduct a Firm-Wide Review of Unbilled Time and Expenses: A Complete Guide for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Slash unbilled time by 60% in 30 days. Learn the 5-step rapid review process that transforms WIP from $387K burden to cash flow. Mid-sized firms guide.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
The $1.4 Million Question: How to Fairly Compensate Senior Partners Who Aren't Grinding Like They Used To
Senior partners reducing caseloads? Learn the 70-50-30 Rule for fair compensation that preserves $5M+ books & avoids costly defections.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
The Smart Mid-Sized Firm's Guide to Delegating Administrative Tasks to Paralegals and Virtual Assistants
Learn how mid-sized law firms cut costs 50-70% and boost billable hours 40% by delegating to paralegals & virtual assistants. Get our proven framework.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
How to Properly Record a Business Line of Credit and Its Payments in QuickBooks for Your Law Firm
Learn how to properly record business line of credit transactions in QuickBooks for law firms. Avoid compliance issues and optimize cash flow management.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
Creating a Set of Email Templates for Common Billing Questions: A Mid-Sized Law Firm's Guide to Client Communication
Transform billing chaos into clarity with proven email templates. Reduce disputes, speed payments, and save 30+ hours monthly.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
How to Design a Performance Review System that Directly Links Associate Bonuses to Firm Goals
Design performance reviews that align associate bonuses with firm goals. Data-driven framework with KPIs, scoring systems & quarterly review templates.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
What is a "Phantom Equity" Plan and Could It Help Retain Key Associates in Your Firm?
Learn how phantom equity plans can reduce associate turnover by 50%. Complete guide covers structure, tax compliance, implementation for law firms.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
The Most Effective Strategies for Writing Off Uncollectible Client Invoices at Year-End
Master year-end write-offs for uncollectible law firm invoices. Learn IRS requirements, documentation, timing strategies & tax benefits. Save thousands.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
What is the Proper Procedure for Handling Old, Uncashed Checks Issued from Your Trust Account?
Learn the proper procedures for handling stale checks from trust accounts. Step-by-step compliance guide for escheatment, reconciliation & prevention.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
How to Create an Internal Control Checklist to Prevent Fraud in Your Firm's Trust Accounting
Prevent trust account fraud with our proven internal control checklist. Learn how to protect client funds and avoid disciplinary actions.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
How to Conduct a Local Market Analysis to Determine Competitive Legal Billing Rates for Law Firms
Learn to analyze local legal billing rates with data-driven strategies. Compare rates, benchmark KPIs, and set competitive prices for your law firm.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
A Step-by-Step Guide to Calculating and Paying Year-End Partner Bonuses from Firm Profits
Step-by-step guide to calculating & distributing law firm partner bonuses. Learn profit calculations, formulas, tax implications & best practices.
September 4, 2025 - Accounting
The Complete Guide to Managing Settlement Funds in Your Client Trust Account
Master settlement fund management with our complete guide. Learn the 45-day rule, three-way reconciliation, and avoid trust account violations.
August 29, 2025 - Accounting
Your QuickBooks Invoice Is Costing You Thousands: How to Set Up Templates That Actually Work for Law Firm Fee Agreements
Transform QuickBooks invoices for law firms. Setup templates for hourly, flat fee & evergreen billing. Collect 33% more with clear invoices.
August 29, 2025 - Accounting
How to Write an Engagement Letter That Clearly Outlines Your Firm's Billing Policy and Prevents Disputes
Write engagement letters that prevent billing disputes. Learn 5 essential components that help mid-sized law firms get paid 2x faster.
August 29, 2025 - Accounting
How to Troubleshoot and Correct Misapplied Client Payments in QuickBooks for Law Firms
Fix QuickBooks payment errors that cost law firms $87K. Step-by-step guide to troubleshoot & prevent misapplied client payments.
August 29, 2025 - Accounting
How to Build a Realistic Cash Flow Forecast for Your Law Firm for the Next 12 Months
Learn how to build a 12-month cash flow forecast that prevents the cash crunches killing 82% of businesses. Boost collections by 30-40%.
August 29, 2025 - Accounting
How to Structure a Phased Partnership Buy-In for Senior Associates
Learn how to structure phased partnership buy-ins that make equity accessible for senior associates while protecting your firm's financial stability.
August 29, 2025 - Accounting
Is a Prompt Payment Discount Worth It for Your Law Firm? The Math, Myths, and Reality
Should your law firm offer prompt payment discounts? Learn why that 2% discount costs 37% annually & discover better collection strategies.
August 29, 2025 - Accounting
Beyond the Billable Hour: Designing a Compensation Model That Actually Rewards What Makes Your Law Firm Successful
Transform your law firm compensation model to reward marketing, management & business development. Boost profits & retention with modern frameworks.
August 29, 2025 - Accounting
How to Adjust Partner Draws and Distributions During Periods of Inconsistent Cash Flow
Learn strategic approaches to adjust partner draws during cash flow disruptions. Protect your firm's stability while maintaining partnership unity.
August 29, 2025 - Accounting
What is a Law Firm Partner's Capital Account and How is it Calculated
Master law firm partner capital accounts: Learn calculation methods, IRS compliance requirements, and technology solutions for accurate tracking.
August 29, 2025 - Accounting
Case Studies in How to Build a $1 Million Law Practice with Gary Allen
Many law firms deliver exceptional legal work but still fall short financially. The problem isn’t a lack of skill—it’s a gap in business strategy.
August 28, 2025 - Accounting
The Proper Accounting Steps for Transferring an Earned Flat Fee from Your IOLTA to Your Operating Account
Meta Description: Master IOLTA to operating account transfers for flat fees. Avoid trust accounting violations with step-by-step procedures & compliance tips.
August 28, 2025 - Accounting
What to Do If You Accidentally Overdraw a Client's Funds from the Trust Account: A Mid-Sized Law Firm's Crisis Management Guide
Trust account overdraft? Don't panic. Learn the 24-hour response protocol that can save your license & prevent disciplinary action.
August 28, 2025 - Accounting
Developing a Client Acceptance Policy That Boosts Profitability and Reduces Collection Issues for Law Firms
Transform your law firm's profitability with a client acceptance policy that reduces collection issues by 70% and boosts cash flow predictability.
August 28, 2025 - Accounting
How to Track Invoice Write-Downs and Discounts in QuickBooks for Law Firms
Learn how to track invoice write-downs & discounts in QuickBooks for law firms. Reduce revenue leakage & improve profitability with proven strategies.
August 28, 2025 - Accounting
How to Prepare for a State Bar IOLTA Audit: Your Mid-Sized Law Firm's Survival Guide
Avoid IOLTA audit disasters with our comprehensive guide. Learn reconciliation, documentation & tech solutions for mid-sized law firms.
August 28, 2025 - Accounting
Unlock the Three Pillars of Financial Excellence: How Law Firms Can Transform Their Performance with Gary Allen
In today’s competitive legal market, financial performance isn’t just about keeping the books balanced — it’s about building a thriving, sustainable practice.
August 20, 2025 - Accounting
Winning with AI: How Lawyers Can Play at the Top of Their Game
The discussion on AI adoption in law firms brought together Gary Allen, a practicing lawyer and founder of LeanLaw, and Dennis Garcia, an experienced in-house legal professional with a background in leading technology companies such as Microsoft, Accenture, and IBM.
August 14, 2025 - Accounting
Stairway to Heaven or Highway to Hell? Making Sense of Legal Tech for Your Firm
Legal technology can either transform your law firm or drain your time and resources without clear returns.
July 25, 2025 - Accounting
Know Your Numbers: Your Firm’s Financial Report Card
Many law firms operate without a clear understanding of their true financial performance.
July 15, 2025 - Accounting
10 Best Legal Billing Software Solutions for Family Law Firms (2025 Edition)
Family law practices face unique billing challenges – from managing upfront retainers in trust to handling frequent billing adjustments and payment plans for clients under financial strain.
July 15, 2025 - Billing
Common Law Firm Billing Errors and How to Avoid Them
Law firms lose 14% of billable work to errors. Learn the top 10 billing mistakes costing your firm thousands & proven strategies to fix them fast.
July 10, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting in South Dakota: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
Trust accounting – managing the money you hold on behalf of clients – is one of the most critical responsibilities for any law firm.
July 7, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting in Montana: A Comprehensive Guide for Small & Mid-Sized Law Firms
Trust accounting isn’t just an administrative chore – it’s an ethical obligation in Montana.
July 6, 2025 - Accounting
Rhode Island IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance Guide for Law Firms
Mandatory IOLTA Participation: Rhode Island requires attorneys to hold client funds that are nominal in amount or short-term in a designated IOLTA trust account.
July 5, 2025 - Accounting
Delaware IOLTA and Trust Accounting: A Comprehensive Guide for Law Firms
Trust accounting is a fundamental responsibility for law firms of all sizes – especially when handling client funds in Delaware.
July 4, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA Compliance and Trust Accounting Best Practices for Maine Law Firms
Maine’s Mandatory IOLTA Accounts: All Maine attorneys who handle client funds must use Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) for short-term or nominal client money.
July 3, 2025 - Accounting
A Talking Fox and a Cat Lawyer Walk into a Webinar: Deadly Serious Insights to Make Your Law Firm More Profitable
In a recent webinar hosted by Gary and Jared as part of the Best in Class Law Firm series, legal professionals gathered to explore one of the most pressing challenges in the industry: improving law firm profitability.
June 26, 2025 - Accounting
Mastering Wyoming IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance for Small Law Firms
Handling client money is a serious responsibility for any law firm. In Wyoming, trust accounting isn’t just good practice – it’s an ethical and legal obligation.
June 21, 2025 - Accounting
Vermont IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance: Best Practices & Pitfalls for Law Firms
In Vermont, managing client trust funds isn’t just about good practice – it’s an ethical and legal obligation.
June 20, 2025 - Accounting
Alaska IOLTA & Trust Accounting Compliance for Law Firms
Trust accounting is a critical responsibility for every law firm, and in Alaska the rules are particularly exacting.
June 19, 2025 - Accounting
North Dakota IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance: Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
Trust accounting is a critical responsibility for every North Dakota law firm, large or small. Mismanaging client trust funds can lead to severe disciplinary action – even unintentional mistakes may result in ethics charges or loss of your license.
June 18, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting in New Hampshire: A Comprehensive Guide for Small & Mid-Sized Law Firms
Trust accounting isn’t just an administrative chore for New Hampshire attorneys – it’s an ethical obligation with high stakes.
June 14, 2025 - Accounting
Idaho IOLTA and Trust Accounting: A Compliance Guide for Law Firms
Holding client money in trust is a fundamental fiduciary duty for law firms.
June 13, 2025 - Accounting
Simplifying Trust Accounting with QuickBooks Online + LeanLaw
Trust accounting can be one of the most complex and compliance-sensitive aspects of managing a law firm's finances.
June 12, 2025 - Accounting
Trust Accounting and IOLTA Compliance in Hawaii: A Guide for Small & Mid-Sized Law Firms
Regardless of your law firm’s size, proper trust accounting is a critical responsibility. In Hawaii, lawyers have an ethical obligation to safeguard client funds held in trust and adhere to strict rules governing trust accounts.
June 12, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance in West Virginia: A Comprehensive Guide for Law Firms
Every small or mid-sized law firm in West Virginia that handles client money must grapple with trust accounting – the ethical and legal responsibility to safeguard client funds.
June 11, 2025 - Accounting
New Mexico IOLTA and Trust Accounting: A Comprehensive Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
For New Mexico law firms, trust accounting isn’t just bureaucratic busywork – it’s fundamental to the integrity of your practice.
June 10, 2025 -
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June 10, 2025 - Accounting
Nebraska IOLTA & Trust Accounting Compliance for Law Firms
IOLTA stands for Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts.
June 9, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance for Kentucky Law Firms
Maintaining proper trust accounting isn’t just a bureaucratic hassle – it’s an ethical must for Kentucky law firms.
June 6, 2025 - Accounting
Oregon IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Law Firms
Trust accounting isn’t just a bureaucratic hassle – in Oregon, it’s an ethical cornerstone of practicing law.
June 5, 2025 - Accounting
Connecticut IOLTA Compliance and Trust Accounting: Keeping Your Law Firm Audit‑Ready
Connecticut lawyers face stringent IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) and trust accounting rules designed to protect client funds.
June 4, 2025 - Accounting
Oklahoma IOLTA Trust Accounting: Comprehensive Guide for Law Firms
Every law firm in Oklahoma that handles client money must navigate IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) and trust accounting rules.
June 3, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance for Utah Law Firms
Utah’s IOLTA rules require law firms to hold client funds in special trust accounts: All Utah attorneys who handle client funds must use an Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Account (IOLTA) at an approved bank.
June 2, 2025 - Accounting
Mastering Nevada IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance
Every Nevada law firm that handles client funds must take trust accounting seriously.
June 1, 2025 - Accounting
Iowa IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Law Firms
Trust accounting is an essential – if often intimidating – part of running a law firm.
May 31, 2025 - Accounting
Staying Compliant with Arkansas IOLTA and Trust Accounting: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the maze of trust accounting rules for lawyers in Arkansas?
May 30, 2025 - Accounting
Kansas IOLTA & Trust Accounting Compliance Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
IOLTA stands for Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts.
May 29, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting in Mississippi: A Comprehensive Guide for Law Firms
Managing an attorney trust account is a critical responsibility for every Mississippi law firm that handles client funds.
May 28, 2025 - Accounting
From Good to Great: How One Law Firm Transformed Financial Performance and Culture
What does it take to transform a good law firm into a great one?
May 27, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting in Louisiana: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) is a program that pools client funds held by lawyers in trust, and uses the interest to fund legal aid and justice programs.
May 24, 2025 - Accounting
Alabama IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance Guide for Law Firms
For small and mid-sized law firms in Alabama, maintaining strict compliance with IOLTA and client trust accounting rules isn’t optional – it’s essential.
May 23, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA Compliance and Trust Accounting Best Practices for South Carolina Law Firms
Mandatory IOLTA Accounts: South Carolina attorneys must use Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) for short-term or nominal client funds, as required by state Supreme Court rules.
May 22, 2025 - Accounting
Minnesota IOLTA & Trust Accounting: A Comprehensive Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
Handling client funds is a heavy responsibility for any law firm. In Minnesota, this responsibility is governed by detailed rules on Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) and trust accounting.
May 21, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting in Colorado: A Comprehensive Guide for Small & Mid-Sized Law Firms
Trust accounting isn’t just an administrative chore – it’s an ethical obligation.
May 20, 2025 - Accounting
Wisconsin IOLTA Compliance and Trust Accounting: A Comprehensive Guide for Law Firms
Trust accounting is one of the most critical compliance areas for law firms
May 16, 2025 - Accounting
Missouri IOLTA & Trust Accounting Compliance Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
“IOLTA” stands for Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts.
May 15, 2025 - Accounting
Maryland IOLTA and Trust Accounting Guide for Law Firms
Trust accounting is one of the most critical compliance areas for Maryland law firms.
May 14, 2025 - Accounting
Indiana IOLTA and Trust Accounting: A Compliance Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
Trust accounting isn’t just bureaucratic busywork – it’s fundamental to the integrity of your practice. Indiana attorneys act as fiduciaries when holding client money, meaning they have a duty to protect those funds with the highest care.
May 13, 2025 - Accounting
Massachusetts IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Law Firms
Trust accounting is a critical responsibility for any Massachusetts law firm that handles client money.
May 12, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA Compliance for Tennessee Law Firms: A Practical Guide
Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts (IOLTA) are a fact of life for Tennessee law firms that hold client money in trust.
May 11, 2025 - Accounting
Arizona IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance: A Guide Law Firms
Maintaining a proper trust account isn’t just a bureaucratic exercise – it’s an ethical lifeline for your law practice.
May 10, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA & Trust Accounting Compliance for Washington Law Firms
Client trust accounting is a critical responsibility for every law firm. In Washington State, small and mid-sized firms must pay special attention to IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) and trust account compliance.
May 9, 2025 - Accounting
Navigating IOLTA Trust Accounting Compliance in New Jersey for Law Firms
Trust accounting is often cited as one of the biggest headaches for small and mid-sized law firms.
May 8, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance in Virginia: A Comprehensive Guide for Law Firms
Introduction: Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) is a foundational component of legal ethics and financial compliance for law firms. An IOLTA is a pooled, interest-bearing trust account where lawyers hold client funds that are small in amount or to be held for a short time.
May 7, 2025 - Accounting
Michigan IOLTA and Trust Accounting 101: A Beginner’s Guide for Law Firm
Most lawyers in private practice must maintain a client trust account – primarily to hold retainers, settlement proceeds, or other client funds that haven’t been earned or disbursed yet.
May 2, 2025 - Accounting
North Carolina Trust Accounting & IOLTA Compliance: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
Handling client funds is one of the most significant ethical responsibilities for a law firm.
May 1, 2025 - Accounting
Smarter Compensation Tracking for Law Firms: Insights from Suzy Fulton & Karyn Andersen
Compensation tracking can make or break a law firm’s ability to operate efficiently and retain top legal talent.
April 30, 2025 - Accounting
Georgia IOLTA Trust Accounting Compliance: A Practical Guide for Small and Mid-sized Law Firms
Keeping client money safe is one of a law firm’s most sacred responsibilities. In Georgia, this duty centers on managing IOLTA (Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts) and trust accounts in strict accordance with state rules.
April 30, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting for Ohio Law Firms: A Beginner’s Guide
Managing client trust accounts is a critical responsibility for law firms, yet it’s often shrouded in confusion for new attorneys.
April 29, 2025 - Accounting
Illinois IOLTA and Trust Accounting: A Beginner’s Guide for Law Firms
Intro: If you’re an Illinois attorney setting up your practice, one of the first financial lessons you’ll encounter is IOLTA and trust accounting.
April 28, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting Compliance for Pennsylvania Law Firms
Maintaining proper trust accounting isn’t just a bureaucratic hassle – it’s an ethical must for law firms.
April 25, 2025 - Accounting
Florida IOLTA & Trust Accounting Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
Trust accounting is one of the most critical compliance areas for Florida law firms.
April 23, 2025 - Accounting
IOLTA and Trust Accounting in New York: How Law Firms Can Stay Compliant
Every law firm that handles client funds must take trust accounting seriously – especially in New York State.
April 21, 2025 - Accounting
Trust Accounting in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
Managing client trust accounts isn’t just an administrative headache – it’s an ethical lifeline for your law firm. In Texas, proper trust accounting can make or break your practice.
April 18, 2025 - Accounting
AI for Attorneys: How to Market Your Law Firm Smarter, Not Harder
In today's digital-first world, attorneys are constantly looking for ways to streamline their marketing efforts without sacrificing the personal touch that clients value.
April 17, 2025 - Accounting
Mastering California Trust Accounting: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the intricate rules of client trust accounting in California?
April 16, 2025 - Accounting
Trust Accounting for IP Law Firms: A Practical Guide
Trust accounting might not be the most glamorous part of running a small or mid-sized intellectual property law firm, but it is certainly one of the most essential.
April 14, 2025 - Accounting
Best Legal Billing Software for QuickBooks Online: A Comparison for Law Firms
Getting paid for the work you do is critical for any law firm. The right legal billing software can streamline invoicing, ensure compliance (especially with trust accounting), and save precious time.
April 11, 2025 - Accounting
Managing Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) in QuickBooks Online
Managing Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) in QuickBooks Online can be challenging, but it’s a critical responsibility for law firms.
April 9, 2025 - Accounting
Quick Wins for Your Firm’s Bottom Line: Using E-Payments to Grow Profit by 25%
In the legal industry, ensuring timely and efficient payments is crucial to maintaining a healthy bottom line.
March 27, 2025 - Accounting
How to Make QuickBooks Online Shine for Midsize Law Firms with Lynda Artesani
In the ever-evolving legal industry, efficiency and financial precision are paramount.
March 13, 2025 - Accounting
Your Clients Hate Billable Hours: A Workshop in Creating Better Alternatives
February 28, 2025 - Accounting
Building a Million-Dollar Law Practice with Case Studies
In the competitive legal industry, standing out from the crowd is essential for success.
February 14, 2025 - Legal Practice Management
Why Microsoft 365 is the Superior Solution for Your Law Firm Case Management System: A Guide for Key Roles
Law firms today face increasing pressure to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services while controlling costs.
January 27, 2025 - Accounting
On the Front Lines: Using Microsoft Copilot in Legal Work with Dennis Garcia
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential—especially in industries like law, where time is a valuable commodity.
January 23, 2025 - Accounting
Futurecasting AI in the Legal Industry: Insights from Brian Kennel
The legal industry stands on the brink of transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
January 10, 2025 - Accounting
Best-in-Class Law Firm Compensation Models: Aligning Incentives with Success
Discover how modern law firms optimize compensation models to drive growth, retain talent, and foster collaboration. Learn best practices for pay structures.
January 9, 2025 - Accounting
The Enemy in Your Email! The New Generation of AI-Driven Cyber Attacks
Email remains the cornerstone of professional communication, but it’s also a prime target for cybercriminals.
December 19, 2024 - Accounting
Transformed! 5 Jaw-Dropping Case Studies in Law Firm Efficiency
In today’s fast-paced legal industry, efficiency isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a competitive edge.
December 13, 2024 - Accounting
Masterclass Webinar: How Lean Align Simplifies Trust Accounting
Trust accounting can be one of the most challenging aspects of running a law firm.
November 26, 2024 - Accounting
Can You Stop Brand X from Poaching Your Best Lawyers?
In a competitive legal landscape, retaining top talent is more critical than ever.
November 20, 2024 - Accounting
Blindsided! Three Financial Disasters That Can Sink Your Law Firm—and How to Avoid Them
Running a law firm comes with countless responsibilities beyond legal expertise; financial management is one of the most critical but often overlooked areas.
November 15, 2024 - Accounting
The Old Ways Aren't Working: Creating Innovative Products & Services for Law Firms
Running a law firm is more than just delivering exceptional legal services; it's about running a thriving business.
October 18, 2024 - Accounting
People Are Your Only Asset, Part 1: Finding and Hiring Best-in-Class Lawyers
In the legal industry, your greatest asset isn't your portfolio of clients, your state-of-the-art office, or even the advanced technologies you've invested in.
October 17, 2024 - Accounting
Collections On Demand: Insights from Our Recent Webinar
In today's competitive legal landscape, the financial performance of law firms has never been more critical.
September 24, 2024 - Accounting
Best-in-Class Technology - Part 1: A New Way to Think About Your Law Firm Tech Stack
In today's fast-paced legal environment, mid-sized law firms are faced with numerous challenges that demand a reevaluation of their technology stacks.
September 19, 2024 - Accounting
Webinar Replay: Alignment & Incentives
In a recent LeanLaw webinar, Gary Allen, the founder of LeanLaw and a retired attorney, delivered a comprehensive overview of best-in-class compensation and incentives within law firm compensation systems.
August 29, 2024 - Accounting
Billing Walkthrough: Collect Payments Easier and Faster with Fewer Clicks
August 15, 2024 - Accounting
3 Shocking Revelations About Law Firm Financial Performance: A Wake-Up Call for Legal Professionals
In the fast-paced world of legal services, understanding your firm's financial performance is crucial for success.
August 5, 2024 - Accounting · Legal Practice Management
Webinar Replay: Your Law Firm's Financial Report Card
July 25, 2024 - Accounting · Billing
Save Hours of Manual Work Each Month with LeanLaw
July 24, 2024 - Accounting · Billing
Know Your Firm's Financial Health at a Glance with LeanLaw
July 19, 2024 - Accounting · Billing
Rethink Your Fee Structures for Maximum Profitability with LeanLaw
July 16, 2024 - Accounting
Eliminate Trust Accounting Headaches Once and for All with LeanLaw
July 11, 2024 - Accounting · Billing
Cash Flow Crisis? LeanLaw's New Payment Features Get You Paid Faster
July 9, 2024 - Accounting
Save the Firm - Objective Compensation Can Help Your Firm Keep The Best People
June 26, 2024 - Accounting
How AI Will Transform Your Law Firm's Financial Workflows
Recently, we published an article in the ALA Magazine, Legal Management, titled How AI Will Transform Your Law Firm’s Financial Workflows.
June 14, 2024 - Accounting
Masterclass: LeanLaw’s New Invoice PDF Advanced Release Program
As legal professionals, our expertise is best spent on client service and legal work, not administrative tasks like invoice customization.
May 16, 2024 - Accounting
Understanding the Difference Between Advance Fees and Retainers in Legal Services
Properly managing client funds and fees is a critical responsibility for lawyers and legal administrators.
May 1, 2024 - Billing
How LeanLaw works together with QuickBooks Online to create a great pair for your Law Firm
LeanLaw, a robust application dedicated to simplifying the complexities of legal practice management, works seamlessly with QuickBooks Online to offer an enhanced experience for your law firm.
April 4, 2024 - Accounting · Legal Practice Management
Trust Accounting 101: What You Need to Know Now
Learn the essentials of trust accounting and optimize your processes with LeanLaw. Ensure accuracy and compliance with our comprehensive guide.
April 3, 2024 - Accounting
Understanding LEDES: Standardizing Legal Invoicing
Legal invoicing, a critical aspect of the billing process, has long been a source of complexity and inconsistency.
March 28, 2024 - Accounting
Email Customization Masterclass: How to Cut Billing Workflow Complexity in Half
March 21, 2024 - Accounting
The Perfect Pair: How LeanLaw and QuickBooks Online Advanced can help your Law Firm
Welcome to the synergy of technology and efficiency, where the integration of LeanLaw and QuickBooks Online Advanced transforms mid-size law firms into modern, efficient businesses.
March 18, 2024 - Accounting · Legal Practice Management
Why QuickBooks® Online is a Compelling Choice for the Accounting Software of Small to Midsized Law Firms.
In the ever-evolving world of law firm management, choosing the right accounting software can make all the difference.
February 13, 2024 - Accounting
Leveraging AI in Legal Billable vs. Non-Billable Work to Add Value to Clients
You’ve certainly heard by now about how generative AI (Gen AI) is changing or going to change the world as we know it.
January 25, 2024 - Accounting · Billing
LeanLaw's Top 10 Features of 2023
As we reflect on the year that has just passed, LeanLaw's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has never been clearer.
January 17, 2024 - Accounting · Billing · Legal Practice Management
Navigating ACH Transactions and Overdrafts: Compliance and Best Practices for Law Firms Understanding ACH Protocols and Overdraft Risks
For any law firm, managing client funds is a critical responsibility that demands both ethical considerations and an understanding of financial regulations.
January 12, 2024 - Accounting · Billing · Legal Practice Management
Mastering Compensation Tracking in LeanLaw: Unveiling the Power of Distributions
In the intricate world of law firm management, understanding the compensation dynamics is essential.
December 22, 2023 - Accounting · Billing · Legal Practice Management
Mastering Custom Reporting: Unlocking LeanLaw's Breakthrough Feature for Tailored Insights - Top 10 LeanLaw Feature of 2023
Law firm administrators often grapple with the challenge of generating reports that meet the evolving needs of their practice.
December 21, 2023 - Accounting · Billing · Legal Practice Management
Navigating Attorney Compensation Reporting in LeanLaw - Top 10 LeanLaw Feature of 2023
As the end of a fiscal quarter approaches, law firm operators and managing partners often need a clear understanding of attorney compensation.
December 20, 2023 - Accounting · Billing · Legal Practice Management
Streamlining the Payment Process for Law Firm Invoices with LeanLaw - Top 10 LeanLaw Feature of 2023
Billing coordinators in law firms often face a common struggle: perfecting the payment process.
December 19, 2023 - Accounting · Billing · Legal Practice Management
Leveraging LeanLaw's Invoice Insights for End-of-Year Collections - Top 10 LeanLaw Feature of 2023
As law firms approach the year's end, firm operators and managing partners begin to compile a summary of all outstanding invoices and client balances.
December 18, 2023 - Accounting · Billing · Legal Practice Management
Simplifying Law Firm Administration with LeanLaw's New Rate Groups Functionality - Top 10 LeanLaw Feature of 2023
Law firms often handle multiple practice areas, each with its own set of billing rates and agreements with clients.
December 15, 2023 - Accounting · Billing · Legal Practice Management
Revolutionizing Invoice Management: The Power of Automated Reminders in LeanLaw's Billing System - Top 10 LeanLaw Feature of 2023
The billing process in law firms is an intricate dance of issuing new invoices while also keeping an eye on those pending payments.
December 14, 2023 - Accounting · Billing · Legal Practice Management
Streamline Expense Management with LeanLaw's New Attachment Feature - Top 10 LeanLaw Feature of 2023
Attaching expense documentation to invoices is a breeze, ensuring full transparency and client trust. Users have two convenient options for attaching receipts to expenses in LeanLaw. First, LeanLaw now allows the syncing of attachments directly from QuickBooks.
December 13, 2023 - Accounting · Billing · Legal Practice Management
WIP, Billed, Collected Report - Top 10 LeanLaw Feature of 2023
In the quest to optimize law firm operations, managing partners often seek clarity on their firm's financial health, particularly concerning cash flow predictions tied to the activities of various responsible attorneys.
December 12, 2023 - Accounting · Billing · Legal Practice Management
Trust Request Workflows that Keep Your Law Firm Compliant - Top 10 LeanLaw Features of 2023
December 11, 2023 - Accounting
Mastering Data Transparency: A Roadmap for Legal Firm Reporting
Reporting on the state of your firm can be one of the most painful processes you can undergo. Depending on the data you have and the technology you are using, it can take days or weeks to pull together the reporting that is important to your firm, if it is possible at all.
November 27, 2023 - Tutorials
LeanLaw Masterclass: Perfect Your Process-- 5 Components of Seamless Invoicing
November 20, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Law Firm Tech Stack -- Use Only Software You Love
Find out the basics of creating a tech stack for your law firm. Why would you settle for less?
October 27, 2023 - Tutorials
Lean Insights Advanced Reporting Features for Law Firms
Lean Insights Advanced Reporting Features make your life at the law firm so much easier. The new advanced reporting feature gives you back hours of time that it takes to create monthly reports. All your data is now accessible anytime, with a click.
October 20, 2023 - Tutorials
LeanLaw Masterclass – Lean Insights
Lean Insights Advanced Reporting Features make your life at the law firm so much easier. The new advanced reporting feature gives you back hours of time that it takes to create monthly reports. All your data is now accessible anytime, with a click.
October 6, 2023 - Accounting
The Future of LeanLaw: Introducing Lean Align and Lean Insights
LeanLaw is set to revolutionize the legal industry once again with its upcoming offerings, Lean Align and Lean Insights. The new initiatives are meant to solve real problems in how law firms operate, creating clarity around the financial life-cycle of their clients, and identifying areas of performance improvement.
September 7, 2023 - Accounting
Enhancing Profit Margins: Guide to Boosting Contingency Law Firm Performance Using LeanLaw
Navigating a contingency law firm towards heightened profitability is a unique challenge due to variable revenue streams. To gain insight, law firms can harness tools like LeanLaw, a cloud-based legal accounting software (as opposed to a legal practice management software).
August 18, 2023 - Tutorials
LeanLaw Masterclass – Billing Workflow
Legal Accounting Software does not run itself. That’s why LeanLaw does a deep dive on a specific feature each month with people from the company who are in charge of Product, Customer Success, and sometimes, someone who can speak to LeanLaw integrations with other software.
August 14, 2023 - Billing
Legal Time and Billing Software: How it Can Take Your Law Firm to the Next Level
Discover the transformative power of legal time and billing software in enhancing efficiency and productivity with Lean Law.
August 3, 2023 - Billing
From Improved Invoicing to Better Cash Flow: How Legal E Billing Software is Going to Help Your Firm Succeed
Uncover the transformative potential of legal e-billing software in optimizing invoicing processes and boosting cash flow for your law firm with Lean Law.
August 1, 2023 - Billing
Legal E Billing: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Your Firm Needs It Now
Discover the benefits of Legal eBilling - a comprehensive guide on what it is, how it works, and why your law firm should adopt it today with Lean Law.
July 30, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Looking for Financial Success? The 7 Legal Timekeeping Billing Software Solutions to Achieve It
Discover the top 7 legal timekeeping billing software solutions that can revolutionize your law firm's efficiency, accuracy, and profitability with Lean Law.
July 29, 2023 - Billing
6 Ways to Tell if You Have the Best Legal Invoicing Software for Your Law Firm
Discover the top 6 indicators to ensure you've selected the finest legal invoicing software for your law firm's needs with Lean Law.
July 28, 2023 - Billing
What's so Important About Invoicing Software? Legal Firms Need It More Than Ever Before
Explore how invoicing software legal is crucial for modern firms, optimizing finances and client interactions effectively with Lean Law.
July 26, 2023 - Billing
Get Paid Faster: How Implementing the Right Legal Invoicing Software Will Make It Happen for You
Streamline your legal invoicing process and get paid faster with the right legal invoicing software with Lean Law.
July 24, 2023 - Billing
Legal Timekeeping and Billing Software: 8 Questions to Ask Before You Commit
Discover the essential factors to consider when choosing timekeeping and billing software for your law firm with Lean Law.
July 18, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Is a Legal Timekeeping Chart Right for Your Law Firm?
Learn how to implement legal timekeeping charts to streamline your law firm's workflow and optimize your practice with Lean Law.
July 16, 2023 - Accounting
Legal Case Management Series - A Confido Legal Interview of our CEO, Jonathon Fishman
LeanLaw CEO Jonathon Fishman was interviewed by Confido Legal’s Dan Lear. Dan asked Jonathon about the history of LeanLaw, Jonathon’s background, and where LeanLaw is headed in the near future.
July 14, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Time is Money: The Best Legal Timekeeping Software to Help Save Yours
Save valuable time and maximize your productivity with the best legal timekeeping software. Learn more with Lean Law.
July 14, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Maximizing Your Bottom Line: 10 Ways that Legal Timekeeping Can Make a Difference
Discover the powerful impact of effective legal timekeeping on your law firm's profitability. Learn more with Lean Law
July 12, 2023 - Tutorials
LeanLaw Masterclass -- Digital Payments
Legal Accounting Software does not run itself. That’s why LeanLaw does a deep dive on a specific feature each month with people from the company who are in charge of Product, Customer Success, and the engineering of the software itself.
July 11, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Why Legal Timekeeping Software is the Most Important Tool in Your Law Firm's Tech Stack
Maximize law firm profitability and billing accuracy with legal timekeeping software, streamlining tracking and ensuring no billable minute goes unaccounted for.
July 10, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Online Legal Practice Management: How to Know if It's the Right Software Solution for You
Looking for a way to streamline your practice? Online legal practice management software can help you manage your cases. Learn more with Lean Law.
July 8, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
The Pros and Cons of Clio Legal Practice Management Software for Your Modern Law Firm
Making the final decision in considering investing using Clio Legal Practice Management Software with Lean Law
July 6, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Which to Choose? A Legal Practice Management Software Comparison
Choosing the right legal practice management software for your law firm's needs with Lean Law
July 4, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Cloud-Based Legal Practice Management Software: A Guide for Modern Law Firms
Cloud-based legal practice management software gives law firms secure, anywhere access to billing, time tracking, and trust accounting. Learn what to evaluate and how LeanLaw plus QuickBooks Online works.
July 2, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Before You Invest in Legal Practice Management Software: Reviews Can Make a Difference!
Legal Practice Management Software Reviews with Lean Law: Invest software solutions to your law firm
June 30, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
What Are the Best Web Based Legal Practice Management Software Solutions for My Law Firm?
Finding The Best Web based Legal Practice Management Software with Lean Law: Discover a range of effective solutions and make an informed decision.
June 28, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Best Practice Management Software for Law Firms: How to Build the Right Tech Stack
The best practice management software for lawyers is not always a single all-in-one platform. Learn what key capabilities to evaluate and how LeanLaw fits into a modern law firm tech stack.
June 26, 2023 - Accounting
Legal Trust Accounting Basics: What Every Attorney Needs to Know
Learn legal trust accounting basics with LeanLaw: Efficiently manage funds, safeguard client assets, and ensure compliance with trust accounting rules
June 24, 2023 - Tutorials
LeanLaw Masterclass -- Trust Accounting Compliance
Legal Accounting Software does not run itself. That’s why LeanLaw does a deep dive on a specific feature each month with people from the company who are in charge of Product, Customer Success, and the engineering of the software itself.
June 23, 2023 - Tutorials
LeanLaw Masterclass -- User Interface
Legal Accounting Software does not run itself. Legal Accounting Software does not run itself. That’s why LeanLaw does a deep dive on a specific feature each month with people from the company who are in charge of Product, Customer Success, and the engineering of the software itself.
June 23, 2023 - Accounting
The 5 Biggest Benefits of Trust Accounting Software (and why your firm needs it!)
Unlock the benefits of trust accounting with LeanLaw: Experience streamlined fund management, enhanced client asset protection, and simplified compliance
June 22, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Alternatives to Practice Management Legal Software
Not only is technology helping make lawyers and law firms more efficient, but most clients now expect it to be a part of their experience, from how they receive their invoices to how they pay their bills.
June 22, 2023 - Accounting
Trust Accounting for Law Firms: Terms Defined and Your Questions Answered
Streamline trust accounting for law firms with LeanLaw: Simplify fund management, safeguard client assets, and ensure compliance with trust accounting rules
June 20, 2023 - Accounting
The 10 Most Important Rules for Trust Accounting for Law Firms
Effortlessly handle trust accounting with LeanLaw: Simplify legal billing and ensure compliance with trust accounting rules, all in one user-friendly platform
June 18, 2023 - Accounting
Trust Accounting Software for Lawyers: 5 Ways to Implement What’s Best for Your Firm
Trust accounting software is a specialized tool designed to help law firms manage and maintain accurate records of client trust accounts.
June 16, 2023 - Accounting
Law Firm Trust Accounting: The Dos and Don'ts for Every Firm
Knowing the dos and don'ts of proper trust accounting will go a long way in helping your firm establish best practices when it comes to handling client funds
June 14, 2023 - Accounting
Mastering QuickBooks Trust Accounting: Your Top Questions Answered
Efficiently manage trust accounting with QuickBooks and LeanLaw. Simplify processes, ensure compliance, and optimize your firm's financial management.
June 12, 2023 - Accounting
Inside the Perfect Law Firm Tech Stack: LeanLaw Trust Accounting, QuickBooks and More
Optimize your law firm's tech stack with trust accounting and QuickBooks integration. Enhance efficiency and accuracy with LeanLaw's robust solutions.
June 10, 2023 - Accounting
Staying Ahead of the Game: Key Trust Accounting Rules Every Law Firm Should Know
Discover the crucial trust accounting rules every law firm must know to stay ahead. Stay compliant and efficient with LeanLaw's expert insights and solutions.
June 8, 2023 - Accounting
What is Trust Accounting? A Quick Guide for Beginners
Learn the basics of trust accounting in our beginner's guide. Find out what trust accounting is and why it matters. Trust LeanLaw for all your trust accounting needs.
June 8, 2023 - Accounting
From Chaos to Control: How the Right Software for Trust Accounting Can Make the Difference for Your Firm
Transform your firm with the right trust accounting software. Gain control and efficiency with LeanLaw's trusted solutions.
June 8, 2023 - Accounting
Trust Accounting Software: What to Look for and Why
Choose the right trust accounting software for your legal practice. Streamline your processes with LeanLaw's reliable solution.
June 8, 2023 - Accounting
Mastering Trust Accounting: How QuickBooks for Trust Accounting Can Simplify Your Processes
Simplify trust accounting with QuickBooks. Discover how LeanLaw can streamline your processes and ensure compliance. Start mastering trust accounting today.
June 6, 2023 - Accounting
5 Common Errors in Trust Accounting Compliance and How to Avoid Them
Avoid Trust Accounting Compliance Mistakes: Discover the Top 5 Errors and Learn How to Prevent Them. Trust Accounting Made Easy with LeanLaw.
June 4, 2023 - Accounting
Enhancing Trust and Confidence: Trust Accounting Strategies for Lawyers
Discover trust accounting strategies for lawyers to enhance client trust. Streamline your process with LeanLaw for compliant client trust accounting.
May 27, 2023 - Accounting
Trust Accounting Pitfalls to Avoid: Common Mistakes and How to Prevent Them
Avoid trust accounting pitfalls and ensure compliance with LeanLaw. Simplify your trust accounting process and stay error-free.
May 25, 2023 - Accounting · Legal Practice Management
Attorney Trust Accounting: 10 Principles Worth Remembering
Avoid trust accounting pitfalls and ensure compliance. Learn how to prevent common mistakes in trust accounting for lawyers with LeanLaw.
May 23, 2023 - Accounting · Legal Practice Management
Matter Based Accounting for Law Firms: The Solution to Better Workflow and Increased Profits
Discover how matter-based accounting revolutionizes workflow and boosts profits. Unlock the power of efficient financial management with LeanLaw.
May 19, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Facts Are Your Friends: Top 6 Reasons Why You Should be Using Quickbooks Law Firm Software
Unlock the benefits of Quickbooks Law Firm Software for your legal practice. Streamline accounting and enhance financial management with LeanLaw.
May 17, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Best in Breed: How to Build Your Own Practice Management Software Systems
Compare the top 4 alternative legal practice management software tools for your tech stack. Choose the right solution for your law firm with LeanLaw's in-depth review.
May 15, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
What is Legal Practice Management Software? (And How do I Know if I Need it?)
Curious about practice management software? Discover if it's right for you. Get insights from LeanLaw, the experts in practice management solutions.
May 13, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Practice Management Solution #1: Rethink Your Tech Stack
Rethink your tech stack and learn how LeanLaw revolutionizes your practice management for enhanced efficiency and success.
May 11, 2023 - Events
Association of Legal Administrators 2023 Conference & Expo Recap - Day 2
Starting the day with yoga and ending with fun and games -- oh yeah, that’s balance.How many new things did you learn yesterday? For us, we discovered… and here is the part where we tap into the zeitgeist of the booth and the breakout sessions.
May 9, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
5 Practice Management Systems That No Longer Make Sense
Discover the obsolescence of 5 popular practice management systems and explore better alternatives to streamline your operations with LeanLaw.
May 9, 2023 - Events
Association of Legal Administrators 2023 Conference & Expo Recap - Day 1
ALA started off on a high note. From Dr. Catherine Sanderson’s keynote on the Science of Happiness to “why do I have to pick just one at a time” breakout sessions that see working professionals as human beings.
May 8, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Sign of the Times: Say Good-bye to Law Practice Management Software
Discover the Shift Away from Traditional Law Practice Management Software and Embrace LeanLaw for Modern Streamlined Legal Operations.
May 7, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Legal Software Showdown: Timesolv Legal vs. LeanLaw
Let's look at some of the differences between LeanLaw and one of the other industry leaders for legal billing software and see why LeanLaw still comes out ahead.
May 5, 2023 - Events
LeanLaw & the ALA 2023 Conference in Seattle -- Before the Show!
LeanLaw, the financial operating platform for law firms, will be at the ALA 2023 Annual Conference & Expo for the first time this year.
May 5, 2023 - Accounting
Show Me the Money! 10 Ways Your Accounting Practice Management Software Makes a Difference
Explore the 10 key ways LeanLaw's accounting practice management software can improve efficiency, accuracy, and profitability in your accounting practice.
May 5, 2023 - Accounting
Tabs3 Software VS LeanLaw: 5 Things to Know Before You Sign on the Line
Choose the best practice management solution for your law firm. Compare Tabs3 Software and LeanLaw to optimize efficiency with ease.
May 3, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
PracticePanther VS LeanLaw: Two Powerful Software Systems...but Which is Right for You?
Compare Practice Panther and LeanLaw, two powerful software systems for law firms. Find the right fit for your legal practice at LeanLaw.
May 1, 2023 - Accounting
Law Practice Management Software: Tech Stack or All-in-One?
Trying to decide between a tech stack or an all-in-one practice management system can be tough. Let LeanLaw help.
April 29, 2023 - Accounting · Legal Practice Management
Centerbase Practice Management for Your Firm? Reasons to Reconsider
Reconsidering Centerbase practice management for your firm? Discover alternative solutions and find the right fit for your law firm's needs with LeanLaw.
April 29, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Juris Legal Software: How Does it Compare to LeanLaw?
Comparing Juris legal software to LeanLaw - features, benefits, and differences. Find out which is the best for your law firm.
April 27, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Clio Practice Management: 5 Reasons It's Not Right for Your Law Firm
Have you been considering a new way of running your law firm? Let LeanLaw help!
April 21, 2023 - Billing
Streamline Your Law Firm: 5 Simple Legal Billing Software Solutions You Can Integrate Today
April 19, 2023 - Legal Practice Management
Why All-In-One Legal Practice Management Software for Small Law Firms Is Not Necessary
April 19, 2023 - Billing
Mastering Legal Billing Entry: Examples and Best Practices
Attorneys are not accountants, but knowing some basics of legal billing entry will help ensure you bill correctely and optimize your revenue stream for your law firm.
April 17, 2023 - Billing
LeanLaw's Solution to the Legal Billing Chart: How to Stop Doing Math and Start Practicing Law Again
Lawyers aren't mathematicians. Let LeanLaw help you find ways to make timekeeping and time tracking easier so that all billable hours will be captured correctly.
April 15, 2023 - Billing
Easy Legal Billing 101: the 5 Easiest Ways to Simplify the Billing Process for Law Firms
One of the most important parts of a law firm's success is in streamlining the legal billing process. Here are 5 easy ways to help make that happen.
April 13, 2023 - Billing
Say Goodbye to Billing Errors: How E Billing Legal Software Can Save Your Firm Time and Money
Electronic billing can make a big difference in your billing errors and revenue. Let LeanLaw help show you how!
April 11, 2023 - Billing
Better Cash Flow and More Efficiency: How to Combine QuickBooks Online and Legal e Billing Software for Both
Cash flow and efficiency are top priorities for any sized law firm. Let LeanLaw show you how to have both.
April 9, 2023 - Billing
Streamlining Your Billing Process: The Search for the Best Legal Billing Software for Your Law Firm
If you're searching for the best legal billing software for your firm, LeanLaw can help get you there!
April 7, 2023 - Billing
The E Billing Software Legal Firms Need Now
Legal e billing is here to stay. Find out how it can best benefit your firm through LeanLaw.
April 5, 2023 - Billing
Learn the Language of Legal Billing Increments to Help Your Firm Get Paid Appropriately
Legal billing increments are how lawyers get paid. With LeanLaw, you can make this task more accurate and easy than ever.
April 3, 2023 - Accounting
Attracting Top Talent: How Legal Billing Jobs Can Help Your Firm Stand Out
Successful law firms are created - in part - by the employees you hire. Let LeanLaw help you attract the best!
April 1, 2023 - Accounting
The Rise in Remote Legal Billing Jobs...and How Your Firm Can Stay Relevant
Law firms need to embrace the new world of remote work...let LeanLaw help you navigate it.
March 30, 2023 - Accounting
Why Accurate Legal Billing is Crucial for Your Law Practice
Having the most accurate and easy-to-navigate legal billing is going to be important for any law firm's ultimate success.
March 28, 2023 - Accounting
Why You Should Consider an Alternative Legal Billing Software for Your Law Firm
Thinking of trying alternative legal billing software for your law firm? LeanLaw can help make your decision!
March 26, 2023 - Accounting
Legal Billing Software: Your First Step to Accounting Success
Let LeanLaw help you navigate the sometimes complex world of legal billing software and help you decide what's right for you.
March 24, 2023 - Accounting
Why All-In-One Legal Practice Management Software for Small Law Firms Is Not Necessary
All-in-one practice management systems are no longer the best option for small law firms. Let LeanLaw show you why.
March 22, 2023 - Accounting
FAQs When Looking for the Best Legal Practice Management Software Options on the Market Today
You probably have lots of questions around the best legal practice management software for your busy firm. LeanLaw can provide you with some of those answers.
March 20, 2023 - Accounting
Legal Practice Management Software for Mid-Sized Legal Firms: Questions to Ask When Designing Yours
When looking for legal practice management software for your mid-sized law firm, consider some alternatives before investing.
March 18, 2023 - Accounting
Alternative Types of Legal Practice Management Software for Large Law Firms
Don't think there's only one solution for your large law firm's practice management needs! Take a look at what LeanLaw has to offer!
March 16, 2023 - Accounting
All-In-One Legal Practice Management Systems: Why They Aren't Right for Your Firm
Oftentimes an all-in-one legal practice management systems aren't what a law firm needs. Let's look at some alternatives.
March 14, 2023 - Accounting
Legal Practice Management Software Cloud Based: Is it Right for You?
Is legal practice management software that is cloud based right for your firm? Let's find out!
March 12, 2023 - Accounting
Are There Good Alternatives to Buying a Legal Practice Management System?
Before you sign on the dotted line with that new legal practice management system company, make sure you don't already have many of the features in place.
March 10, 2023 - Accounting
The Cons of Legal Firm Practice Management Software
Are there cons to investing in legal firm practice management? Let's dive in and see.
March 8, 2023 - Accounting
What Keeps a Law Firm from Using Cloud Based Legal Practice Management Software?
Still trying to decide if cloud based software is the right move for your firm? Let LeanLaw help!
March 6, 2023 - Accounting
Cloud Based Legal Practice Management Software for Law Firms: Why You Need It
Want to know why your firm needs cloud based legal practice management software? The experts at LeanLaw will explain.
March 4, 2023 - Accounting
Does My Firm Really Need Legal Practice Management Software? Or Maybe Something Else?
If you are considering implementing practice management software for your law firm, read this article from LeanLaw first!
March 3, 2023 - Accounting
Top Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing Cloud Based Legal Practice Management Software
Choosing the right cloud based legal practice management software can be overwhelming. Let LeanLaw help!
March 2, 2023 - Accounting
Alternative Cloud Based Legal Practice Management Software: Questions to Ask
Here are some of the most important questions to ask yourself when considering a cloud based legal practice management software systerm.
February 28, 2023 - Accounting
Legal Practice Management Software: What Law Firms Actually Need
Legal practice management software helps law firms run more efficiently — but not every firm needs the same thing. Learn what to look for and how LeanLaw fits in.
February 26, 2023 - Accounting
Alternatives to Practice Management Legal Software: 5 Things You Should Know
If your law firm is in need of an alternative to practice management legal software, here are the top 5 things you should know.
February 24, 2023 - Accounting
Does My Firm Really Need Legal Practice Management Software? Or Maybe Something Else?
If you are considering implementing practice management software for your law firm, read this article from LeanLaw first!
February 22, 2023 - Accounting
IOLTA Account VS Escrow Account: Which Do I Use?
Confused about an IOLTA Account vs Escrow Account? LeanLaw can help!
February 21, 2023 - Accounting
How to Properly Set Up an IOLTA Checking Account
Interested in the steps to properly setting up an IOLTA checking account? LeanLaw can help!
February 17, 2023 - Accounting
Setting up an IOLTA Account in Texas: What You Need to Know
Any law firm in the state of Texas will want to make sure they know how to properly set up an IOLTA account in Texas, and LeanLaw can help
February 10, 2023 - Accounting
An IOLTA Checklist for Your Law Firm's IOLTA Success
To correctly manage an IOLTA account, an IOLTA check list can be very helpful. LeanLaw can help!
February 3, 2023 - Accounting
Law Firm Accounting 101
The most important piece of advice you will get from this post is: don’t do your own law practice bookkeeping and accounting.
February 3, 2023 - Accounting
Maximizing Efficiency: An In-Depth Look at LeanLaw vs TimeSolv
Both LeanLaw and TimeSolv accounting software focus on law firm financials.
January 30, 2023 - Accounting
Important IOLTA Account Rules Every Law Firm Must Know
Making sure you understand the important IOLTA account rules is going to be imperative to your law firm's success...and LeanLaw can help.
January 27, 2023 - Accounting
Benefits of Outsourced Accounting and Bookkeeping for Law Firms
Outsourcing your current in-house law firm accounting team is one of the smartest, most cost-effective actions you can take to give you increased peace of mind.
January 25, 2023 - Accounting · Billing
Tech Stack Solutions for the Midsize Law Firm
In a modern practice, legal technology drives not just the billing but the overall operations of your firm. This article will walk you through building a comprehensive stack of legal technologies to move your firm forward and create efficiencies.
January 20, 2023 - Accounting · Billing
What Is IOLTA? Definition, Rules & Compliance Guide for Law Firms
IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts) explained: definition, history, state rules, three-way reconciliation, common mistakes, and how LeanLaw automates compliance.
January 20, 2023 - Accounting
What is the IOLTA Account Meaning for My Law Firm?
Anyone trying to decipher the IOLTA account meaning for their law firm can find out more at LeanLaw
January 6, 2023 - Accounting · Billing
Steps to Setting Up a NJ IOLTA Account
Setting up a NJ IOLTA account is relatively straightforward, but LeanLaw can help make sure you've followed all the steps in the process
December 30, 2022 - Accounting
What Does IOLTA Stand For?
If you are wondering what does IOLTA stand for and if you need one, let LeanLaw help you navigate the process.
December 23, 2022 - Accounting
New Jersey IOLTA: What Is It, and Why Does My Law Firm Need One?
If you are wondering what a New Jersey IOLTA program is, and whether or not your law firm needs one, LeanLaw is here to help!
December 16, 2022 - Accounting
What are the IOLTA NJ Laws and How Do They Affect Your Firm?
Knowing the IOLTA NJ laws will help your law firm set up and maintain an IOLTA accounting properly.
December 9, 2022 - Accounting
Law Firm Automation 2.0: The Power of a Tailored Legal Tech Stack over an All-in-One Solution
Discover the power of a tailored legal tech stack in Law Firm Automation 2.0. Learn why customized solutions outperform all-in-one platforms for efficiency and growth.
December 7, 2022 - Accounting
What You Need to Know When Setting Up Your IOLTA Trust Account
When you are in the process of setting up an IOLTA trust account, you'll want to follow certain procedures to do it right.
December 2, 2022 - Accounting
What are IOLTA Accounts and Why are They Important?
For any law firm that wants to better understand IOLTA accounts and the best legal accounting software, look to LeanLaw for your answers.
November 24, 2022 -
Get Paid Faster Using LeanLaw
If getting paid on time or with minimal effort from the clients at your law firm is a relatable pain point, keep reading.
November 14, 2022 - Accounting
What is IOLTA Account and How Do I Know if I Need One?
If you are wondering what is IOLTA account and if you need one, LeanLaw can help you with this.
November 14, 2022 -
Legal Trust Accounting in QuickBooks Online - The Easy Way and the Hard Way
LeanLaw will show you how to setup and use legal trust accounting in QuickBooks Online with and without LeanLaw.
November 12, 2022 -
LeanLaw - Best Legal Software Integration into QuickBooks Online
When you’re looking for a new legal timekeeping and accounting software, there’s a lot of investigating to do. It’s a big deal to make the switch and to take the rest of your firm with you on this journey.
November 12, 2022 -
9 Online Team Building Activities for Your Law Firm
9 specific, easy team building activities for a remote law firm, plus all the ones we've tried at LeanLaw, a remote virtual company!
November 11, 2022 - Billing
Billing Increment Chart
You’re not a mathematician. No worries! We’ve got a chart below that will give you the shorthand on how to divide your hour. Lawyers and other service professionals who calculate hourly billing need to have a quick grasp of how to bill time. Dividing an hour into tenths is generally how attorneys bill their clients.
November 8, 2022 - Accounting · Billing
Is QuickBooks Online the Right Billing and Accounting Software for Law Firms?
We’ve written a comprehensive guide to dispel any notion that QuickBooks Online does not meet the needs of modern law firms.
October 18, 2022 -
The Definitive Guide to Buying Law Firm Software
We wrote this guide for the people who have to select new financial software (timekeeping, billing, accounting and reporting) for law firms.
October 11, 2022 - Tutorials
LeanLaw Masterclass - Compensation Reporting
Legal Accounting Software does not run itself. That’s why LeanLaw does a deep dive on a specific feature each month with people from the company who are in charge of Product, Customer Success, and the engineering of the software itself.
September 30, 2022 - Accounting
QuickBooks Online for Law Firms: The best legal billing software
QuickBooks Online for Lawyers | LeanLaw customizes QBO for law firms | Timekeeping, billing and reporting software to make your law practice recession proof.
September 12, 2022 - Tutorials
LeanLaw Masterclass - Invoice Delivery
Legal Accounting Software does not run itself. That’s why LeanLaw does a deep dive on a specific feature each month with people from the company who are in charge of Product, Customer Success, and the engineering of the software itself.
August 31, 2022 -
Are you a Recovery Startup Business? The IRS has a thank you gift for you…
The ERC is a “thank you present” from the IRS for keeping employees on payroll during the pandemic. Businesses can retroactively claim the ERC as long as it has employees, not contractors.
August 21, 2022 -
Why Lawyers Hate Timekeeping
Attorneys hate keeping time. Legal timekeeping is how most attorneys get paid, so it’s crucial. How crucial? Tardy timekeeping can cost you $25,000 to $100,000 year. Ridiculous, you say? Not so. The amount you lose if you don’t keep time contemporaneously is shocking. According to studies compiled by Ann Guinn...
August 15, 2022 - Billing
Law Firm Compensation Models
How do you know which compensation model is best for your firm? Here's a breakdown of different models - pros & cons, best practices for implementation, & more.
August 13, 2022 - Billing
Billing Guidelines for Law Firms
Accurate billing is an essential part of firm productivity and revenue. Here are guidelines on how to create and maintain your law firm's billing process.
August 6, 2022 -
LEDES Billing Guide and Best Practices for Attorneys and Law Firms
What is LEDES billing & how does it work? This guide breaks down the process, outlines best practices for your firm, & explains how LeanLaw software will help.
July 12, 2022 -
IOLTA Trust Accounting for Law Firms
This guide provides all the details your law firm needs about trust accounting - how it works, the different types, and best practices to follow. Enjoy the read!
July 9, 2022 - Tutorials
LeanLaw Masterclass - Expenses
Legal Accounting Software does not run itself. That’s why LeanLaw does a deep dive on a specific feature each month with people from the company who are in charge of Product, Customer Success, and the engineering of the software itself.
July 5, 2022 - Tutorials
LeanLaw Masterclass - Custom Fields
Legal Accounting Software does not run itself. That’s why LeanLaw does a deep dive on a specific feature each month with people from the company who are in charge of Product, Customer Success, and the engineering of the software itself.
June 22, 2022 -
Law Firm Productivity
You created it, now use it! Take Control of Your Law Firm’s Data.You never want cash flow to be an issue at your law firm. If you set up your operations thoughtfully, it never will be.What common issues do you encounter that affect the productivity of your law firm? Here are some solutions to solve these issues & ensure future profitability.
June 2, 2022 -
Benefits of Data-Driven Productivity for Law Firms - LeanLaw
What are the benefits of data-driven productivity, and how does it directly impact your legal clients and your firm? Learn more about how LeanLaw can help!
May 23, 2022 -
5 Easy Ways to Improve Accounts Receivable
You created it, now use it! Take Control of Your Law Firm’s Data.You never want cash flow to be an issue at your law firm. If you set up your operations thoughtfully, it never will be.
April 3, 2022 -
Data Driven Productivity in LeanLaw
You created it, now use it! Take Control of Your Law Firm’s Data.
March 16, 2022 - Billing
The Modern Law Firm and the Solution to the Billable Hour
Should Attorneys Earn Less because they work fast? The billable hour is a problem in search of a solution at most law firms.
March 3, 2022 -
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Law Firms But Were Afraid to Ask
Discover how to niche into law firm clients and why lawyers are great clients for accounting professionals.
February 15, 2022 -
Common Objections to Buying LeanLaw Software
We’ve had questions from office administrators at midsize law firms about LeanLaw software. If you are researching legal software, read on.
February 15, 2022 -
5 Most Sought After Support Articles from LeanLaw Software Clients
At LeanLaw, we take pride in the excellent customer service that we provide. Learn why we are the top rated law firm billing software.
February 15, 2022 -
Collect more of your Law Firm AR with LeanLaw
Law firm AR - don't leave money on the table. With manual workflows, lawyers collect 75-80% of their bill - electronically, 90-100%.
December 22, 2021 - Accounting
LeanLaw Speaker Series Fogelman Sessions: 6-Part Webinar Series with Loren Fogelman
Learn how to attract your ideal law firm clients, expand your practice, price your services according to your value, and reposition your offering so that it works best not only for you, but for the law firm as well.
December 14, 2021 -
QuickBooks and the Midsize Law Firm
Run A Better Business with LeanLaw, a QuickBooks Premier App, the best solution for a midsize law firm and QuickBooks.
November 5, 2021 - Accounting
How a Strategic Plan Unlocks the Secrets to Your Dream Firm
Not all accounting professionals share the same skill set, this is especially true with legal accounting - increase your revenue.
October 22, 2021 - Accounting
How to Get Referrals from LeanLaw
July 6, 2021 - Accounting
The Difference Between Fixed Fee and Value Pricing
June 8, 2021 - Accounting
5 Steps to Increase Your Revenue
Not all accounting professionals share the same skill set, this is especially true with legal accounting - increase your revenue.
April 14, 2021 -
LeanLaw Return on Investment (ROI)
April 7, 2021 - Tutorials
Streamlining Law Firm Compensation Tracking with LeanLaw Financial Software
April 1, 2021 -
Make Sure Adjusted Time is Not Lost -- New Feature Adjustments / Write Downs
April 1, 2021 - Billing · Tutorials
Increase Accounts Receivable Realization by 20%
Learn how to increase your law firm accounts receivable realization using QuickBooks and LeanLaw software.
February 12, 2021 - Accounting
5 Steps to Confidently Price Cleanup Projects
February 3, 2021 -
Beware of Under Investing in Technology in Your Mid-Size Law Firm
Mid size law firms, even if you don’t know where to begin, you must make a move to optimize your law practice’s technology.
December 23, 2020 - Accounting
LeanLaw Presents 5-Part Webinar Series for Accounting Pros - with Loren Fogelman
December 17, 2020 -
Best Holiday Gift for Lawyers: Hire Yourself a Bookkeeper
Give yourself the best holiday gift. If you hire a bookkeeper, you will save money / earn more money than if you do it yourself.
December 14, 2020 -
Shopping for Law Firm Practice Management Software? Start with LeanLaw
December 8, 2020 -
How LeanLaw + QuickBooks Online solve the law firm compensation dilemma - no matter what kind of law firm you’re at.
October 13, 2020 -
Not All QuickBooks Integrations Are Created Equal
August 26, 2020 -
Law Firm Time Tracking vs. Employee Payroll Time Tracking
August 19, 2020 -
Changing Law Firm Software Providers - The Manageable Way
August 18, 2020 -
AbacusNext vs. LeanLaw: 5 Reasons to Switch For Mid-Market Law Firms
July 13, 2020 - Accounting
Sales Coaching: Let LeanLaw help you win law clients
June 18, 2020 -
Grow Your Law Firm by Collecting Your Data
June 15, 2020 - Accounting
Hire the best Law Firm Accounting Professional to Migrate to Your New Software
Bookkeepers and accountants have special training to make this transition as tidy and efficient as possible. They are well worth the time and energy to engage to help you with the transition to the new software.
May 28, 2020 -
LeanLaw Pro + QuickBooks Online Advanced - a winning combo for mid-size law firms
If you’re a mid-size law firm and you know you need new financial software, it’s time to check out QuickBooks Online Advanced + LeanLaw Pro.
May 27, 2020 - Accounting
Focus on Mid Market Lawyers
If you’re trying to figure out how to work remotely when you’ve never done it before, we can be of service. And if you’re used to remote work at your law firm, but have a new issue to tackle, please ask. We’re here to help.
May 4, 2020 -
LeanLaw Core or LeanLaw Pro: What is the best software for my law firm?
If you’re trying to figure out how to work remotely when you’ve never done it before, we can be of service. And if you’re used to remote work at your law firm, but have a new issue to tackle, please ask. We’re here to help.
May 4, 2020 -
Home Sweet Home Office: How Legal Professionals Can Stay Productive and Professional
If you’re trying to figure out how to work remotely when you’ve never done it before, we can be of service. And if you’re used to remote work at your law firm, but have a new issue to tackle, please ask. We’re here to help.
April 10, 2020 -
Online Tools That LeanLaw Uses to Work Remotely
Lawyers can work from home. Remote online tools that are easy to use - start today. Law firm remote work is doable, even if you've never done it before.
March 19, 2020 -
The Decision: Is QuickBooks the Right Platform for Mid-Market Law Firms?
These are just some of the great reasons why LeanLaw has thrown its lot in with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Online Advanced. Together, our financial softwares make the financial operations of the mid-market law firm… sing.
February 25, 2020 - Accounting
LeanLaw Presents 3-Part Meetup Series for Accounting Pros
February 13, 2020 -
What is frustrating you about your law firm software?
Looking for new law firm financial software for your mid-size law firm? Why making the switch to LeanLaw will make you feel at peace with your decision.
February 13, 2020 -
LeanLaw Sample Newsletter
January 20, 2020 -
LeanLaw Accounting Pro Sample Newsletter
January 20, 2020 -
Myth: Why QuickBooks Online isn't right for 8+ lawyer firms
QuickBooks Online is not full-featured for all industries -- Intuit relies on best of breed apps to fill in the gaps. If you think of QuickBooks Online as a platform, like iTunes, where you shop around for apps for the functions and features you need, you’ll have a new perspective that you can use to your advantage.
January 2, 2020 - Accounting
Onboard Law Firm Clients to QuickBooks and LeanLaw Like a Pro
Whether you’ve already set up your own law firm or you’ve done quite a few already, you’ll learn strategies and insider tips on how to best manage QuickBooks Online with LeanLaw software.
January 2, 2020 - Accounting
LeanLaw Presents 3-Part Webinar for Accounting Pros - with Loren Fogelman
Starting on January 9, 2020, LeanLaw presents a 3-part webinar series with Loren Fogelman for Accounting Pros. LeanLaw believes that niching into law firm clients is a winning strategy that will bring prosperity and profitability in 2020.
December 19, 2019 -
Why QuickBooks Online Is a Great Solution for the Mid Market Law Firm
Mid market firms are moving online. Servers are cumbersome and expensive tools of the past. Getting more efficient and transparent with data is pushing law firms into the cloud.
November 20, 2019 -
The Benefits of QuickBooks Online Advanced for Law Firms
Intuit’s latest in cloud-based accounting software, QuickBooks Online Advanced, is a great fit for small to medium-sized law firms. With features like custom fields, custom users, and an app stack within QuickBooks’ ecosystem, this accounting tool combined with a QuickBooks ProAdvisor is a careful and insightful way to manage your firm’s financials.
November 6, 2019 -
Moving from QuickBooks Desktop to Online Before the End of the Year
You have a great client with outdated software. And by outdated, I mean that it doesn’t sync in real-time, it’s on a server and you can’t access the data remotely. You would like to switch that client to QuickBooks Online.
October 22, 2019 - Accounting
Find an Accounting Pro Who Niches into Law
Hiring a legal-focused accounting/tax team will save your law firm time and money during the year. It will also save you from the worst kind of financial surprises.
October 8, 2019 - Accounting
QBConnect Q&A - Gary Allen
Gary Allen brings over 30 years of experience as a top-ranked practicing attorney to his role as Founder and CEO of LeanLaw. Gary understands the struggles attorneys have with technology as only a line-level practitioner can. Years of waiting for better solutions convinced Gary that traditional providers would never deliver the technology help attorneys need.
October 7, 2019 -
QBConnect Q&A - Brandy Derrick
Brandy Derrick started Legal Ease Bookkeeping so she could help attorneys the power to grow their firms by providing sound bookkeeping and financial planning. Brandy wants lawyers to spend more time practicing law and less time worrying about bookkeeping.
October 2, 2019 - Accounting
QBConnect Q&A - Caren Schwartz
Caren Schwartz specializes in working with legal and other professional services firms. Ms. Schwartz is an Advanced Certified Professional Advisor for QuickBooks® and QuickBooks Online. Caren is the author of the book QuickBooks for Law Firms. Caren is a LeanLaw Accounting Pro.
October 2, 2019 - Accounting
QBConnect Q&A - Lynda Artesani
Lynda Artesani has over 20 years of bookkeeping experience and has been using QuickBooks since 1999. Working with law firms is where she shines! She is on the Intuit Advisory Council, a member of the Intuit Trainer Network and an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Additionally, she co-admins a Facebook group with her partner, Matthew Fulton, called QB Community Live. They help other accountants and small business owners with QuickBooks and other business-related tasks. Their motto is “Together we all Succeed!”
October 2, 2019 - Accounting
QB Connect Q&A - Jonathon Fishman
We caught up with Jonathan Fishman, Chief Services Officer at LeanLaw and asked him some questions about how the 2019 QBConnect Conference. Learn more about Jonathan, what he's looking forward to this year at the conference, and his tips on how to prepare.
October 2, 2019 - Accounting
Tips for a Successful #QBConnect
This year, QuickBooks Connect in San Jose is from November 6-8. There are so many reasons to go: network with like-minded accounting professionals, step up your QuickBooks Online knowledge, learn how to expand your business, be in sunny California in November.
September 4, 2019 - Accounting
I Thought Law Clients were a Hassle Until I Discovered LeanLaw
September 2, 2019 -
How Work in Progress (WIP) Works on LeanLaw’s Software
A Work in Progress report is an important part of any law practice, no matter the size. WIP is an integral part of LeanLaw’s features, and we’ve simplified it so that your financials are accessible and visible in one place.
August 5, 2019 -
Legal Accounting Software for Contingency Law Firms
Legal invoicing for contingency law firms is complicated. It’s not just calculating a percentage of a settlement. There are advanced costs, non-fronted costs, expense tracking, and other outlays that need to be paid from the settlement that will affect the calculations. Clumsiness can happen with regard to accounting. LeanLaw software combined with QuickBooks Online aims to create repeatable steps to ensure accuracy and proper accounting so that invoicing is transparent and clearly understood.
July 17, 2019 -
DISCOUNTING YOUR FEES CAN SEND THE WRONG MESSAGE TO YOUR CLIENTS
June 3, 2019 - Accounting · Legal Practice Management
PCLaw vs. LeanLaw: 5 Reasons to Switch For Mid-Market Law Firms
Thinking about switching from PCLaw but haven’t got all of your questions answered? Still need more information? You’re in the right place.
March 12, 2019 -
Juris vs. LeanLaw: 5 Reasons to Switch For Mid-Market Law Firms
Thinking about switching from Juris but haven’t got all of your questions answered? Still need more information? You’re in the right place.
March 12, 2019 -
Time Slips vs. LeanLaw: 5 Reasons to Switch For Mid-Market Law Firms
Thinking about switching from TimeSlips but haven’t got all of your questions answered? Still need more information? You’re in the right place.
March 12, 2019 -
5 Top Reasons Why Lawyers Lose Money -- Every Day in Every Way
March 12, 2019 - Accounting
Social Media Tips for Accountants and Bookkeepers
February 27, 2019 -
Clio vs. LeanLaw: 5 Reasons to Switch for the Mid-Market Law Firm
LeanLaw believes that instead of comprehensive practice management software, you should create a law stack - apps that specialize in the work you get done. The better apps are going to be able to connect with each other so that you can stay in your online environment and still get the most robust apps to do the workflows you need and talk to one another.
February 27, 2019 - Accounting
Accounting Pros: What Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Lawyer
Recently, an Accounting Pro asked us about what kind of questions she should ask when interviewing a prospective client. Right up our alley!
January 24, 2019 - Accounting
Lozelle Mathai Q&A: Closing Your Books
Lozelle Mathai is the founder of Closing Your Books, LLC, a personalized cloud-based accounting firm in Newberg, Oregon, that focuses on women business owners or women handling the financial aspect of their family business. We concentrate on accounting, bookkeeping support, accounting education, and financial management services.
January 24, 2019 -
How to Organize the Migration of Your Current Invoicing Platform When Accounting is involved
January 16, 2019 - Accounting
Moe Tabesh: Q&A – LeanLaw Accounting Pros
January 7, 2019 - Accounting
Niche into Law: Law Firms are the Best Clients
Lawyers uphold the rule of law. They don’t enjoy accounting and bookkeeping the way accounting professionals do. They deal with it, but they don’t love it. The words, “legal accounting software” might create a spark in your eyes, but the eyes of lawyers glaze over. This is where you come in — attorneys need you.
December 12, 2018 - Accounting
Other services you should be offering your law firm clients
LeanLaw not only produces the #1 Legal Software for QuickBooks Online, we also think long and hard about how best to service our law firm clients. We provide those findings to our LeanLaw Accounting Pros so that they can help fine-tune the operations of the small law firm.
October 30, 2018 -
Considering the Switch to LeanLaw: Processes and Questions
October 9, 2018 -
QuickBooks Integration Competitive Write-Ups
Where should I store my law firm data - what is the most secure, cloud based system and the most affordable? How do I manage my client's information and data in a cost effective way?
August 10, 2018 - Accounting
Lynda Artesani Q&A – LeanLaw Accounting Pros
Lynda Artesani has over 20 years of bookkeeping experience and has been using QuickBooks since 1999. Working with small businesses is where she shines! She is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor for Desktop and Online with Diamond Level status at Intuit.
August 5, 2018 -
Legal Trust Accounting Compliance Checklist
July 25, 2018 - Accounting
LeanLaw Accounting Pros - Kanika Redd Q&A
July 19, 2018 - Accounting
Q&A With LeanLaw Accounting Pro and QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor Laurette Clash
June 29, 2018 -
Timekeeping and Billing Software That Can Shave $15K Off Overhead?
June 21, 2018 -
How to Start a Law Practice: Foundational Methods
June 21, 2018 -
6 Reasons Why So Many Lawyers Are Switching to LeanLaw
Flexible Timekeeping, Total Automation with deep integration to QuickBooks online make attorneys want to switch to LeanLaw. Trust accounting in one click, real time data, no manual sync. Justice for all
May 31, 2018 -
Lawyer Spotlight: Meet Legal Aid Attorney, Howard Belodoff
More than being the smartest person in the room, Idaho Legal Aid Attorney Howard Belodoff insists on strategy, organization and preparation.
May 31, 2018 -
LeanLaw Curated Content: Best Law firm websites, cloud legal software
Best law practice websites, disaster contingency plans, challenges for running a solo law firm: LeanLaw will find the best online content for small law and solo attorneys. LeanLaw helps lawyers lower their overhead.
May 19, 2018 -
Small Law Firm Marketing Trends for 2019, Get More Clients
Marketing trends for small law firms and solo law practices - find out how to get more clients, how to get the right clients and how to market to your law firm clients properly. There are some simple steps that you can take to get started. People not as smart as you are good at this. You can set yourself up online, too
May 19, 2018 -
Pro Bono Is Not Enough
Does pro bono work mask a much larger problem? Pro Bono does not even come close to filling the gap for people who can’t afford lawyers. Additionally, many lawyers cannot afford to provide pro bono work. Lowering overhead for lawyers will achieve justice for all.
May 19, 2018 -
Cloud Security: A LeanLaw client asked this question...
Where should I store my law firm data - what is the most secure, cloud based system and the most affordable? How do I manage my client's information and data in a cost effective way?
May 19, 2018 -
How to find your lost or stolen cell phone; there's and app for that
How to Protect Yourself. It happens to all of us: we lose our phones or sometimes, our phone is stolen. There is software that you can pre-install on your phone to make sure you can still find it when that happens.
May 19, 2018 -
Small law firm accounting: How to migrate to QuickBooks Online
7 Things to Consider: Law Firm Data Migration to QuickBooks Online from your small law firm: how to move invoices and accounts receivable to LeanLaw software when you used to use TimeSlips and QuickBooks Desktop
May 19, 2018 - Accounting
Accounting for Lawyers - How Accounting Professionals Can Help Attorneys
Accountants are poised to help law firms operate more efficiently: they can help managing partners and principal attorneys get a better grasp of their business - with direct ramifications to cash flow, attorney compensation, staff efficiency, client profitability and compliance with their state’s bar association as to how they manage their funds held in trust..
May 2, 2018 - Accounting
How To Get Law Firm Clients For Your Accounting Practice
Lawyers are highly educated, detail oriented clients who expect the same sort of professionalism from their accountants. Just like you. Demonstrating that you speak “their language” and understand how they operate and invoice will go a long way toward securing their trust.
May 2, 2018 -
Why Attorneys Are Great Clients For Accounting Professionals
April 24, 2018 -
How To Start A Law Firm
LeanLaw’s founder, Gary Allen, has had a successful law practice for over 30 years. he has a bird’s eye view of how pricing pressure and other changes are shattering the traditional practice model centered around the billable hour and paper-intensive workflows. Lawyers need to adapt to this new reality to achieve a healthy, lean law practice. Lean Practice focuses on slashing the firm’s overhead burden, which opens the door to more flexibility, greater satisfaction, and a more rewarding practice. And survival in the marketplace. This guide is your roadmap to starting a lean law firm.
March 12, 2018 - Legal Practice Management
Lawyer Spotlight: Erik Bolinder lowered his overhead by 80%
Bolinder had a nagging feeling that the overhead he covered at his Biglaw firm was not making fiscal sense. He opened his own small law firm - with one other partner - late in 2016, lowering his overhead by more than 80% (really) with the help of LeanLaw.
March 9, 2018 -
Why Does A Lean Law Practice Matter? - How to Start a Law Firm
Creating a lean law firm is not just about saving money. It's about ideals like quality of life and justice for all. It's about making legal services more affordable at the same time as creating more cash flow. Yes, they are compatible. If you know why you're creating a lean law firm, you'll be more apt to follow through on the steps
March 7, 2018 -
How many lawyers are in the US? 2010-2018 (Dashboard)
LeanLaw has created an interactive mashup of American Bar Association (ABA) and the U.S. Census data to help you answer this question: How many lawyers are in the US (United States)? We decided to take it a step further and show you the trends of the answer to that question from 2010-2017 AND compare that to population statistics. This gives us the ability to answer these questions in a more meaningful way.
February 24, 2018 -
What is a Lean Law Firm? - How to Start a Law Firm
People throw around the term “lean” — but what does that really mean? Before we dig in deep, we thought it best to define a lean law firm. It’s not an ethereal idea – we put it in concrete terms so that you can put a plan in place and measure and achieve your goals. This chapter will clearly define what a lean law firm is.
February 21, 2018 -
Lawyers are Heroes: Larry Salzman
Larry Salzman sees property rights as the foundation of a civilized society and prosperity. It is this passion that drove him to become a public interest lawyer at the Pacific Legal Foundation. His passion for property rights and economic liberty gives him joy in his work, rewarded by trips to Disneyland.
February 5, 2018 -
Lawyer Style Guide: 5 Tips For Male Lawyers
If you’re going to be a professional, look like a professional.” Reeder never understood why attorneys went casual. “Their suit was their coat of armor. They earned the right to wear a suit. They were the last ones to go to the casual party. 5 tips for smart looking lawyers.
January 26, 2018 -
2023 Buying Guide to Best Laptops to Buy for Your Law Firm
Actual laptops we like so that you can just cut to the chase. Dell, Lenovo, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro - Don't over or under purchase
January 24, 2018 -
Lawyers are Heroes: Erica Smith
Erica Smith is a swing dancing constitutional lawyer at the Institute for Justice. Fighting for educational choice and throwing pots are two main passions. She insists that if she didn’t work for the Institute of Justice, she would not be a lawyer.
January 23, 2018 -
5 Reasons Why You Should Switch To QuickBooks Online from QuickBooks Desktop
LeanLaw believes that cloud-based software is simply better than desktop software. We believe this as a general rule. There might be exceptions, but we haven’t found them. Here are 5 reasons why you should switch from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online!
January 4, 2018 - Accounting · Billing
Legal Invoice Template - What Do Your Invoices Communicate?
Your legal invoice is a major touch point with your clients for the brand of your small law practice. It conveys not only your level of professionalism but also how clearly you communicate and manage your clients’ expectations. Does your legal invoice template represent who you are?
December 6, 2017 -
The Best Legal Practice Management Software Alternatives For Law Firms
Law firm practice management software is not always the solution for your law practice. What best suits your law firm: All-in-one practice management solutions (e.g., Clio) vs. modular tools built for specific functions e.g, core tools like Microsoft 365 or Gsuite, QuickBooks Online and Box.com.
November 20, 2017 -
Buyers’ Guide: Best Legal Accounting Software 2023
Buying the best legal accounting software for your small law firm: efficient accounting software makes workflow easy.
October 27, 2017 -
What is a Lean Law Firm?
The simplest way to answer the question, what is a lean law firm, is to define lean in terms of overhead: Lean = overhead in relation to revenue. Lean = 20% or less of overhead in relation to revenue.
August 29, 2017 -
Lawyer Spotlight: Q&A With Attorney Maria Andrade
Meet immigration attorney Maria Andrade of Andrade Legal. Immigrant rights in Idaho. Idaho Organizing Project. Q&A with immigration lawyer Andrade.
August 23, 2017 - Billing
Should Lawyers Bother with Timekeeping in a Fixed Fee Practice?
Do you know your Effective Hourly Rate? Many attorneys with fixed fee practices don’t bother to keep time. You are paid a flat fee. So why bother, right? Nope. If you don’t track your time, you have no idea how long you spend on each task and ultimately, you don’t know how much your time is worth.
August 23, 2017 -
Spotlight: David Nevin Lawyers are Heroes
David Nevin has obtained acquittals in a number of high profile prosecutions which implicated issues of civil rights and government overreaching.
August 15, 2017 -
Lawyer Spotlight: Patrick Taurel
Clark Hill Immigration Lawyer Patrick Taurel represents clients from around the world and stops deportations. An immigrant himself, he loves his clients.
August 15, 2017 - Tutorials
8 Steps You Need to Take to Make Sure Your Software is Secure
You Chose a SaaS Vendor, Now Check its Security You found it! The perfect productivity software for your small law firm. Or you found something good enough. At the very least, you get to cross this task off your list. Finding compatible, easy to use, affordable and productive software is a bear.
August 15, 2017 -
Why Google Apps Will Make Your Law Firm Lean
August 15, 2017 - Legal Practice Management
Lawyer Spotlight: Q&A With Attorney Salaam Bhatti
JFK Attorney Salaam Bhatti offered pro bono legal aid to immigrants during the first Muslim travel ban at the airport. He uses legal aid as a weapon.
August 15, 2017 -
5 Immediate Steps To Take When Your Online Law Firm Security Has Been Breached (2nd in a Series)
What would you do if your clients’ online data from your law firm had been hacked? What if you get infested with malware? How do you get back to a clean, secure system? Do you know your first step? How prepared are you with your small law firm’s online security?
July 31, 2017 -
Lawyer Spotlight: Thomas Headen III
Thomas Headen III is part teacher, part lawyer. Legal Equalizer app, a legal literacy tool so when you get pulled over, you know how the law applies to you.
July 20, 2017 - Accounting
Stacy Kildal - QuickBooks ProAdvisor - Q&A
Stacy Kildal is an internationally recognized expert in QuickBooks Online and voted by her peers as one of the Top 100 ProAdvisors. Click for her advice.
July 20, 2017 -
Device Encryption: A Must for Attorneys to Keep Client Data Secure
What would happen if someone stole your work laptop or your mobile device? Lawyers with client data are ethically mandated to have device encryption.
July 11, 2017 -
Lawyers are Heroes: Meet Qasim Rashid
Lawyers are Heroes: Qasim Rashid's wife pointed out to him his passion for social justice. He went to law school and became a civil rights attorney.
July 10, 2017 -
It’s Not Your Father’s Legal Profession: How to Adapt
Legal profession is is changing. Demand is down. Automation is the new black. You can adapt with LeanLaw Services for small law firm & solo attorneys.
December 22, 2016 -
Why the Cloud Makes Sense for Your Small Law Firm Overhead
Part 2 in a series: How To Reduce Your Law Firm's Overhead. Cloud software is more secure and less expensive for your law practice. Remote legal software
December 15, 2016 -
LeanLaw Trust Accounting just got easier
LeanLaw Trust Accounting for small law firms helps attorneys with QBO accounting software to ease workflow for retainers and trust accounts.
November 18, 2016 - Legal Practice Management
7 Myths Why QuickBooks Can’t Work for Attorneys
LeanLaw Legal Timekeeping and Billing Software Enhances QuickBooks Online for Lawyers. Streamline legal accounting with this QBO add-on software.
July 22, 2016 - Billing
Review Invoice Drafts in Minutes, Not Hours. LeanLaw Timekeeping and Billing Software
Small law firm legal software to streamline legal timekeeping and billing. A deep integration with QBO - alternative to practice management software.
July 22, 2016 -
Lawyer Spotlight: Q&A With Attorneys Brooke O'Neil and Sarah Scott
Lawyers are Heroes: Idaho-based attorneys joined forces to create the boutique law firm, Law / Alternatives / PLLC. By employing remotely accessed, cloud-based legal software, they are able to provide more affordable services to a greater number of clients.
June 29, 2016 -
Start a Lean Law Firm and Keep It Lean
LeanLaw legal software is an alternative to legal practice management software. Law Firm set up, keep overhead low, save money, live in the cloud.
June 10, 2016 -
Automate Strategic Workflows in Your Law Firm to Save Time, Money and Sanity
Timekeeping and Billing is the core workflow in any law firm. Automate Workflows to increase productivity and save money in your small law firm.
June 9, 2016 -
The #1 Security Mistake Lawyers Make When Starting a Practice
Trust the Cloud to Increase Efficiency, Lower Bills and Improve Law Firm Security If you have ideas about creating a lean law firm, but don’t know where to start, I have a single concept for you: get into the cloud. It’s safer, less expensive and more functional than a server would be.
June 8, 2016 -
How To Get Clients When You Start a Small Law Firm
How To Approach Your Small Law Firm’s Website, Social Media and Referral Network when you start a small law firm. Automate workflows and lower overhead.
June 7, 2016 -
How to Select a Printer for the Law Firm
Buyer's Guide for a small law firm printer. Don't over or under-buy. LeanLaw offers purchase assistance for attorneys to maintain a lean law practice.
June 2, 2016 -
LEAN LEGAL TECH FOR SMALL LAW FIRMS: USE A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT AND SLASH YOUR OVERHEAD
May 26, 2016 -
Social Media and SEO Marketing for the Small Law Firm and Solo Law Practice
Modernize how you acquire law firm clients with Social Media and SEO Marketing for the small law firm. It's easier than you think.
May 17, 2016 -
Lawyer Spotlight: Q&A With Attorney Mark Ryan, Lean Legal Technology User
April 27, 2016 -
Online Security for Small Law Firms and Solo Law Practices
Online law firm security prevents hacks and maintains your ethical duties as an attorney as outlined by the American Bar Association.
April 20, 2016 -
Mossack Fonseca: Lessons for Small Law Firm Security (First in a Blog Series)
April 13, 2016 - Legal Practice Management
Lawyer Spotlight: Q&A With Attorney Natalie Kuehler
March 31, 2016 - Legal Practice Management
Lawyer Spotlight: Interview with Litigator Deborah Ferguson
March 2, 2016 -
Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts for the Efficient Lawyer
February 17, 2016 -
The Lean Lawyer Guide to Connectivity, Mobile and Backup
February 10, 2016 -
7 Steps to a Lean Law Practice: Steps 3 and 4
February 3, 2016 -
7 Steps to a Lean Law Firm: Steps 1 and 2
January 27, 2016 -
Reduce Your Law Firm’s Overhead By Going Paperless
January 20, 2016 -
Lean Law Practice: How To Schedule Without an Assistant
January 13, 2016 -
Do You Have a Lean Law Firm? How Do You Know?
Lean Law Firm is one that operates at 20% Overhead. Overhead as Percentage of Revenue. Lean Law Firm workflows are efficient and productive.
January 6, 2016 -
Ethical Quagmire of Technology: The Lawyer’s Responsibility
December 30, 2015 -
Tech Stack: How to Recession-Proof Your Law Firm
First in a series: Reduce your law firm overhead with software productivity tools that are cheap, easy to use. Alternative to Practice Management - Leanlaw
December 10, 2015 -
Becoming a Lean Law Firm: Get Into the Mindset
December 2, 2015