Why Attorneys Are Great Clients For Accounting Professionals

We wrote this article for accountants and bookkeepers who are looking to niche into the legal world, especially for small and solo law practices. This guide will help you understand what lawyers are looking for in terms of financial guidance and how to position yourself as an expert. We’ll help you get there.
Aside from the fact that attorneys make enough money to pay their bills, they also make good clients because many lawyers are attracted to legal work in the first place in order to provide “justice for all.” (See: Lawyers are Heroes) They are willing to do detailed, sometimes tedious work (sound familiar?) so that their clients can achieve the best outcomes. They are like you: smart, detail-oriented, service providers.
Lawyers get a bad rap and the stereotype is wrong. We’ve been working with thousands of lawyers over the years. We know why they are good clients.
Lawyers who receive trust accounting retainers from their clients are lawyers who have a high level of trust from their clients. This is a marker for you as well: to be associated with trustworthy attorneys.
Being recognized as an accountant who has a lot of lawyer clients will elevate your brand and give you the positive association with a sophisticated group of professionals.
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