Imagine a two-partner law firm where each partner is putting in 60-hour weeks but growth has flatlined.  They’re grinding out long hours, yet a huge chunk of their time disappears into overseeing billing, managing QuickBooks, chasing overdue invoices, and other non-legal tasks. It’s a common scenario: Partners work in  the business all day (handling administrative chores) instead of on  the business (strategic planning, client development). The result? Stalled growth and a li

A mid-size law firm discovered at tax time that tens of thousands of dollars in work had never been billed. When they finally invoiced clients and collected payment later in the year, that delayed revenue pushed their taxable income higher than anticipated - resulting in a six-figure tax bill no one expected. This situation reflects a broader problem affecting law firms across the industry. According to the latest Clio Legal Trends Report, lawyers spend only about 2.9 hours p

Smart tax planning requires law firms to look beyond basic compliance and implement strategies that protect profitability. With...

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The One Big Beautiful Bill , a comprehensive tax reform package currently under consideration, proposes significant changes that will...

Introduction The way a law firm is structured impacts taxes, liability, compliance, and profit distribution . While many attorneys start...

Introduction As the legal industry evolves, law firms  face a pivotal moment in how they manage clients, billing, and internal processes...

Introduction Traditional hourly billing  has long been the standard for law firms , but flat fee billing  is gaining traction as...

Introduction For years, hourly billing  has been the standard for law firms , but a growing number of attorneys are switching to flat fee...

Introduction For decades, law firms have relied on hourly billing  as the standard pricing model. However, more firms are switching to...

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Introduction Choosing the right entity structure  is one of the most important decisions law firms must make. It affects tax...

Introduction The way a law firm is structured impacts everything —from tax obligations and liability protection  to profit distribution...

Introduction Many law firms mistakenly believe they are profitable  simply because they bill large amounts each month. However, revenue...

Introduction Most law firms focus on winning cases and serving clients , but financial clarity and strategic accounting  are what truly...

Introduction Running a successful law firm requires more than just legal expertise —it demands strong financial management, strategic tax...