Why use Retainers? As an attorney, you deserve to be paid for your knowledge, time, and reputation. The best way to ensure a great attorney-client relationship is to collect retainers at the beginning of any engagement that involves court appearances or ongoing work. Many businesses are not run this way, but the legal field is … Read more
Legal Ease Bookkeeping is pleased to announce that our company has been added to the preferred vendor list of the fast growing, very popular How to Manage a Small Law Firm group. HTM works with attorneys as their CEO/assistant/community to help them quickly grow their law firm and answers any pertinent questions they may have … Read more
Once an attorney successfully begins a practice, she will want to set up payroll for herself and any staff or partners she brings on. Many times the process can seem daunting, but if a few steps are taken to do things correctly, payroll does not have to be difficult. Step 1 – Collect employee information … Read more
Attorneys usually receive a large retainer before beginning a legal case. The money is required up-front to ensure that their hard work will be paid for and that the client won’t have to scramble to meet payment deadlines along the way. The retainer funds do not belong to the attorney. They must be placed into … Read more
Attorneys run complex businesses, with varying financial records that can boggle the minds of other business folk. The IRS knows that these businesses are difficult to manage, keep track of, and file taxes accurately on a consistent basis. For several years, it seemed to be the goal of the government to actually target attorneys for … Read more
Congratulations on setting up a new law firm! Clients will be greatly helped by your passion and services for them. People are glad to pay for professional, friendly attorneys when they need legal help. Many attorneys are able to make a very good living doing what they love, but it does take careful setup in … Read more
Jane Doe, attorney at law, is distressed. Her bank account balance has dropped dangerously low, and she has no idea why. She has worked so hard for so many years, but the last 2 years it seems as though none of her hard work reaps any income to speak of. How can such a successful … Read more
November is here, and with it comes the very fast closing of the year. For most businesses, it is also nearing the end of their business year, when it is time to wrap up the bookkeeping and get ready to file taxes. Attorneys may be extra busy with work, but they would be wise to … Read more
2020 has been a difficult year for everybody, and that isn’t up for debate. However, when something exciting happens, we should all take a moment to stop and celebrate it. Legal Ease Bookkeeping has great news, and we invite all of you to join us in celebrating . Legal Ease Bookkeeping has been approved as … Read more
Why choose a niche bookkeeper? The bookkeeping industry is full of eager, experienced people searching for more clients all the time. Attorneys could quickly sign an agreement with a bookkeeper and get started hoping to have organized and well managed books. However, the trouble may also be just getting started. Hiring a general bookkeeper means … Read more