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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.

LeanLaw Presents 3-Part Meetup Series for Accounting Pros

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.

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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.

How to Onboard Law Firm Clients to QuickBooks Online

A video recap for accountants onboarding law firm clients to QuickBooks Online: preparation, expectations, budgets, and setup steps.

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.

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.

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.

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You have a great client with outdated software. And by outdated, I mean that it doesn’t sync in real-time, it’s on a server and you can’t access the data remotely.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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!”

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.

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.

I Thought Law Clients were a Hassle Until I Discovered LeanLaw

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.

Contingency Fee Accounting: Track Matter Costs and Settlements

See how contingency firms track advanced costs, non-fronted costs, hours, and settlement details with LeanLaw and QuickBooks Online.

DISCOUNTING YOUR FEES CAN SEND THE WRONG MESSAGE TO YOUR CLIENTS

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.