Determining and implementing an adequate billing and fee structure are pain points for many lawyers. Whether it is capturing billable hours, justifying fees to clients, or trying to collect fees from nonpaying clients, it is always a challenge. However, they are all essential to a successful practice.
- Draft a comprehensive and enforceable retainer agreement
- Develop effective billing strategies
- Identify when you are ethically obligated to bill for legal services
- Avoid litigation for unpaid attorney fees