LeanLaw
Family Law

Put Your Clients First

Family Law Billing Software That Builds Trust & Frees Your Time

Family law is emotionally demanding. Your clients are going through some of the hardest times of their lives. High volumes of billing adjustments, the intricacies of trust accounting, and the pressure of maintaining sensitive client relationships can take a toll. LeanLaw connects your trust accounting, billing, and collections into one experience — Legal Revenue Operations built for family law — so you're free to focus on what matters most: guiding families with compassion and expertise.

1,000+

law firms run on LeanLaw

70%

faster invoice collections

$61K

leaked revenue recovered per attorney each year

20–50×

ROI for a typical 10-attorney firm

Trusted by family law firms across the country

"I'd bet we have the best collections rate of any medium to large law firm in the state. LeanLaw allows us to focus on the human aspect of payment discussions, rather than getting bogged down in the technicalities of communicating costs and timelines."

Ian Ebmeir, Chief Operating Officer

Walters Gilbreath PLLC

The Real Problem

The Hidden Challenges Draining Family Law Firms

You're not just managing legal cases; you're navigating complex emotions, sensitive financial situations, and the well-being of families.

01

Trust Account Tightrope

Managing trust accounts and retainers demands absolute precision. Mistakes can damage client trust and lead to compliance headaches.

02

Billing Under Pressure

Alternative payment plans, frequent adjustments, and the need for transparent billing add layers of complexity to an already demanding workload.

03

Time Lost, Clients Waiting

Hours spent on manual data entry and reconciling accounts take you away from the client-focused work that truly matters.

04

Opaque Finances Strain Relationships

Without financial transparency, building and sustaining trust can feel like an impossible task.

The Solution

LeanLaw: Your Partner in Building a More Efficient and Client-Focused Practice

LeanLaw helps family law firms like yours save 20+ hours a month on billing and trust management alone — time that can be reinvested in client care.

  • Unshakable Client Trust

    Provide clear, detailed reporting and transparent billing that fosters open communication and strengthens relationships.

  • Reclaim Your Time

    Eliminate double entry and automate manual tasks, freeing your team to focus on legal work and personalized client support.

  • Ensure Compliance with Confidence

    Navigate trust accounting and billing regulations with ease, knowing that LeanLaw is designed to keep you compliant.

  • Gain Control of Your Finances

    Make informed decisions with real-time visibility into your firm's financial health.

LeanLaw trust accounting — client trust ledger with retainer draws and three-way reconciliation
How It Works

How LeanLaw Gives You Command of Your Family Law Practice

Trust Accounting on Autopilot

Rest easy with automated trust accounting. LeanLaw helps you manage retainers, track balances, and reconcile three ways automatically, ensuring compliance and peace of mind.

Billing That Moves

Save time and reduce errors with batch invoicing that turns a day of billing into an hour. Handle adjustments, manage payment plans, and generate invoices effortlessly.

Improve Your Client Experience

Foster trust and improve communication with frequent, transparent billing. Real-time WIP tracking and customizable invoices keep clients informed and reduce questions, leading to smoother payment conversations.

LeanLaw financial dashboard — realization, collection rate, days-to-collect, and matter profitability at a glance
Key Features

Key Features Designed for Family Law

Trust Accounting Automation

Gain complete visibility into your work in progress (WIP) and trust balances to make informed decisions and reassure clients.

Flexible Billing Models

Accommodate diverse client needs with tools to manage fixed fees, hourly rates, retainer deductions, and split origination tracking.

Real-Time Financial Transparency

Gain a clear picture of your WIP and trust balances, so you make informed decisions and keep clients in the loop.

E-Payments

Get paid faster and improve your collection rate with secure online payment options, including credit card and ACH, right from the invoice.

Reporting

Make smarter business decisions with detailed compensation reports, fixed fee profitability insights, and custom analytics.

Integrations with Tools You Use

Connect LeanLaw directly to QuickBooks and the other tools you trust, and eliminate duplicate work for good.

Customer Stories

What Family Law Firms Say About LeanLaw

Attorneys and administrators across the country rely on LeanLaw to connect their billing, protect their trust accounts, and reclaim time for their clients.

"We finally know which flat fees are making us money and which ones are killing us."

Karyn Anderson

Total Sum Accounting

"The revenue allocation feature alone saves us 5+ hours every month. No more spreadsheets to figure out who gets paid what on flat-fee matters."

Jennifer Wells

Beard St. Clair Gaffney Law

"Tracking payments to specific matters was a nightmare before LeanLaw. Now everything syncs to QuickBooks automatically. We see invoices paid 70% faster."

Amanda Coughlan, Billing Coordinator

Zahn Law Group

Built for Your Role

LeanLaw: Tailored Benefits for Your Role

Whether you run the firm, manage cases, or handle the books, LeanLaw gives every person on your team what they need to work with confidence.

Firm Operators

Reclaim up to 40 hours a month. LeanLaw connects your operations with real-time trust accounting and a deep QuickBooks integration, eliminating duplicate entries and ensuring compliance. Automate invoicing, retainers, and payments to reduce administrative overhead and boost cash flow.

Managing Partners

Gain the tools and insights to grow your practice and maximize profitability. Track compensation and analyze fixed fee profitability to sharpen revenue and ensure fair payouts. Build stronger client relationships with professional invoices and online payment options. LeanLaw provides a complete view of your firm's financial health, including trust balances and performance metrics.

Attorneys

Focus on your clients, not paperwork. Track your time effortlessly, whether you work with fixed fees, retainers, or hourly rates. Generate clear, detailed invoices that build client understanding. Stay informed with real-time insights into WIP and trust balances, ensuring you're always prepared for client interactions.

Why LeanLaw

What Sets LeanLaw Apart?

LeanLaw offers a suite of features designed to tighten your entire billing workflow:

Deep Trust Accounting Expertise

Purpose-built to handle the intricacies of IOLTA trust management with compliance safeguards that general tools lack.

Unmatched QuickBooks Online Integration

The only legal billing software with a deep, certified QuickBooks integration, ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency.

Tailored to Family Law

Features like WIP tracking, retainer management, and customizable billing are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of family law practices.

Affordable and Transparent Pricing

Get the premium features your firm needs without the inflated costs of generic software platforms.

QuickBooks Online Premium App Partner

The only legal billing software with a deep, certified QuickBooks Online integration.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does LeanLaw handle trust accounting for family law cases?

LeanLaw provides automated three-way reconciliation with QuickBooks Online, ensuring trust accounts are always accurate and compliant with bar requirements. You can track multiple retainers per client, automatically generate trust account statements, and maintain clear records of every transaction. The system alerts you when retainer balances are low and provides real-time trust balance visibility.

Can LeanLaw manage different types of fee arrangements?

Yes. LeanLaw supports all common family law billing arrangements, including hourly billing, fixed fees, hybrid arrangements, and payment plans. You can easily track and bill different rates for different types of work, split bills between parties, and create custom invoice templates that clearly communicate value to clients.

How difficult is it to switch from my current billing system?

We make the transition straightforward with dedicated onboarding support and data migration assistance. Our QuickBooks Online integration means your accounting data stays in sync from day one. Most firms are up and running within 2-3 weeks, with minimal disruption to their practice.

Will LeanLaw integrate with my existing QuickBooks file?

Yes. LeanLaw is the only legal billing software with deep QuickBooks Online integration. Your existing chart of accounts, client list, and historical data remain intact. The integration provides real-time synchronization of invoices, payments, trust transactions, and financial reports.

How does LeanLaw help with client communication about bills?

LeanLaw helps you create clear, detailed invoices that clients understand. You can customize invoice templates to include matter-specific details, trust account statements, and payment instructions. The system also tracks work-in-progress (WIP) in real time, helping you have more informed conversations about costs with clients.

What kind of support do you provide?

We offer live chat and email support with real humans who understand law firm operations. Our support team includes former law firm administrators and accounting professionals who can help with both technical questions and best practices. We also provide comprehensive training resources and regular webinars.

Is my data secure?

Yes. LeanLaw uses bank-level encryption and secure cloud hosting. Your data is automatically backed up, and we provide detailed audit trails of all system activities.

How much does LeanLaw cost?

We offer straightforward, transparent pricing with no hidden fees. All features are included in our subscription plans, which are based on the number of timekeepers in your firm. Contact us for current pricing and available discounts for annual commitments.

Still have questions? Our team includes former law firm administrators who speak your language.

Get a Demo

Clarity into your firm's revenue. Agency over what comes next.

Take control of your firm's financial health with one connected revenue experience — the next step is a demo with your data, not ours.

1,000+

law firms run on LeanLaw

70%

faster invoice collections

$61K

leaked revenue recovered per attorney each year

20–50×

ROI for a typical 10-attorney firm

Figures reflect aggregate results reported by LeanLaw customers — faster collections, recovered revenue, and ROI. Individual firm results vary.