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You’ve Decided to Go Out on Your Own. Now What?

If you are thinking about starting your own firm, here are five things you need to do to make your new venture a success.

Amy Mann

Jul 24, 2020

Best Practices

Returning to the Office: A Guide for Attorneys

We’re digging into some things that law firms will want to keep top of mind as they consider re-opening and start getting back to business as usual.

Jordan Turk

Jun 17, 2020

Best Practices

Why Making Your Clients Feel Good Is As Important As Winning Their Case

While it might be easy to forget about bedside manner, it is important to keep the client’s psychology and satisfaction in mind.

Russell Knight

May 20, 2020

Best Practices

Do you trust yourself with trust accounting?

Practicing attorneys and soon-to-be-attorneys alike might have some concept of what a trust account is, but how do you actually go about setting one up?

Jordan Turk

May 01, 2020

Best Practices

9 Steps for Using Your Law Firm Invoice as a Marketing Tool

Erika Winston from TimeSolv shares how law firms can easily transform monotonous invoices into powerhouse marketing tools.

Erika Winston

Apr 15, 2020

Security

Cybersecurity for Law Firms: What Larger Offices Should Know

Don’t let your law practice become a cautionary tale for other firms. Take the necessary steps today to ensure your office is safe from external and internal threats.

Callie Hinman

Apr 08, 2020

Practice Management

Remote Online Notarization

Many states now allow you to utilize remote online notaries for executing a document.

Jordan Turk

Mar 30, 2020

Practice Management

Working Remotely: 5 Tips for Law Firm Success

We’re sharing five tips for lawyers and law firms who engage in remote work, whether for the first time or as part of your regular routine.

Jordan Turk

Mar 19, 2020

Online Payments

Cash Flow during COVID-19: How Law Firms are Adjusting

Many law firms are fortunately discovering a technology that can help them maintain a steady cash flow and better serve their clients during this experience: online legal payment solutions.

Amy Mann

Mar 18, 2020

Best Practices

2019 Legal Trends Report: What Lawyers Need to Know

We’ll breakdown what makes the Legal Trends Report significant, as well as our favorite insights from the 2019 edition.

John Lehman

Jan 29, 2020

Practice Management

The 7 Types of Law Firm Software Solutions You Need

Ensure you’re maximizing efficiency in your practice by investing in these essential categories of software for law firms.

John Lehman

Dec 05, 2019

Law Firm Spotlight

RIGHT Lawyers increase access to justice with LawPay

“We like giving our clients a good experience, and LawPay helps us do that.”

John Lehman

Nov 18, 2019

Law Firm Spotlight

LawPay Helps Cohn Legal Support Entrepreneurs and Startups

Hear how LawPay has helped Cohn Legal improve firm operations and enhance the client experience.

Callie Hinman

Nov 05, 2019

Law Firm Spotlight

Law Firm Spotlight: Smith & Eulo Law Firm

This month, we're excited to feature Smith & Eulo, a criminal defense firm from Orlando, Florida!

John Lehman

Oct 24, 2019

Best Practices

How Lawyers are Optimizing Cash Flow and Workflow

We’ll dig into both process and operational benefits to see how online payments are being used in successful firms to boost cash flow and save time.

John Lehman

Sep 26, 2019

Partner Spotlight

Q&A with the Founder and CEO of Zola Suite

CEO of Zola Suite Fred Cohen shares his passion for designing software that serves as the single source of truth for modern law firms.

Samantha Youngblood

Sep 05, 2019

Claude's Corner

A Brief Explanation of Current U.S. Immigration Laws

Read immigration law expert Paul Parsons' article, Understanding U.S. Immigration and Nationality Laws.

Claude Ducloux

Aug 22, 2019

Law Firm Spotlight

Elliott Immigration Law provides better client experiences with LawPay

Learn how LawPay has enabled Elliott Immigration Law to provide the best service for their clients.

John Lehman

Jun 26, 2019

Billing

3 Reasons Why Lawyers Are Switching to eChecks

Thanks to online payment solutions, law firms can now accept check payments 100 percent electronically in the form of an eCheck.

John Lehman

Jun 13, 2019

Best Practices

3 Steps to a Highly Productive Law Firm

Maddy Martin from Smith AI identifies opportunities for law firms to streamline their productivity in order to increase revenue.

Maddy Martin

May 21, 2019

Law Firm Spotlight

Stephenville law firm adds 10% to their bottom line with LawPay

"If you're going to use a credit card system, you should be using a system that understands the business of law—and that's LawPay."

John Lehman

Apr 17, 2019

Law Firm Spotlight

Why Freeman Tax Law Trusts LawPay to Support Their Modern Firm

Discover why Jeff Freeman can't imagine running his firm without LawPay.

Callie Hinman

Apr 03, 2019

Billing

How Law Firms Can Prevent Client Non-Payment

Decrease the number of non-paying clients you deal with. Here's how.

Callie Hinman

Mar 01, 2019

Practice Management

New Infographic: Recent Trends in Legal Payments

Check out our new infographic below to learn about some of the payment challenges facing law firms today, and how modern payment trends could help provide solutions for these problems.

Amy Mann

Feb 04, 2019

Billing

Can you charge a fee or surcharge for clients who pay you with a credit card?

Laws around surcharging are, as the saying goes, “as clear as mud.” Why? Because these laws are being increasingly challenged. However, let’s discuss this question, and its answer, from the beginning.

Claude Ducloux

Jan 30, 2019

Law Firm Spotlight

RWR Legal finds workflow solutions and improved cash flow with LawPay

"I don't usually embrace programs like this, but LawPay is the best credit card processor I've ever seen."

John Lehman

Nov 19, 2018

Billing

An In-Depth Look At Why Attorneys Love LawPay

Joe Galotti from Answering Legal explores what lawyers love about LawPay.

Joe Galotti

Sep 19, 2018

Online Payments

Credit Card Mythbusting: 7 Reasons Law Firms Still Resist Online Payments

We’ll dispel seven common misconceptions about accepting credit cards online as payment for legal services.

John Lehman

Aug 08, 2018

Practice Management

The Time Management Challenge All Solo Practices Must Overcome

As a solo practitioner, your time is valuable and wasted time adds up to wasted dollars.

Noah Shumway

Aug 02, 2018

Security

What Lawyers Need to Know About the GDPR

Here is a break down of everything you need to know about it and what steps you can take to protect your clients’ data within your legal practice.

John Lehman

May 24, 2018

Best Practices

The Ultimate Guide to Law Firm SEO

An expert in attorney SEO offers 7 practical tips for improving your law firm’s Google rank, getting new clients online, and beating your competitors.

Gerrid Smith

May 02, 2018

Practice Management

An Attorney’s Guide to Building a Website

We’ll walk you through the key steps to creating a professional website for your practice.

John Lehman

Mar 22, 2018

Billing

The 4-Hour Per Day Rule

How to Calculate Your Effective Hourly Rate

John Lehman

Feb 20, 2018

Law Firm Spotlight

Law Firm Spotlight: The Law Firm of Bennett Samuel Ostroff

This month, we’re excited to feature Bennett Samuel Ostroff, Esq., from Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Amy Mann

Feb 14, 2018

Billing

Four Great Legal Billing Habits

And three you should avoid

John Lehman

Jan 25, 2018

Online Payments

...And You Shall Not Receive

How electronic payment processing eliminates collections

Jared D. Correia, Esq.

Jan 10, 2018

Claude's Corner

Should Lawyers Ask Clients to Post “Reviews” Online?

Learn about the ethics involved in asking clients to review your services.

Claude Ducloux

Sep 12, 2017

Partner Spotlight

Partner Spotlight: Kahuna Accounting

This month, we’re proud to feature Micky Deming, Director of Business Development at Kahuna Accounting Group, as our Featured LawPay Partner.

Amy Mann

Aug 10, 2017

Claude's Corner

Protection of Client Information: What ABA Opinion 477R Means for You

Learn about new information security measures recommended in this ABA opinion.

Claude Ducloux

Jun 09, 2017

Partner Spotlight

Partner Spotlight: Unbundled Attorney

This month, we’re proud to feature Dave Aarons, Co-founder and CEO of Unbundled Attorney.

Amy Mann

May 10, 2017

Claude's Corner

What’s Your Collection Rate?

Even small fluctuations in your collection rate can have a huge impact on your bottom line. Follow these basic tenets to increase your collections and revenue.

Claude Ducloux

Mar 28, 2017

Security

Need to Protect Sensitive Data? Get it Out of Your Office.

Protecting sensitive data is actually simple for attorneys to do, and in most cases, requires nothing more than getting that information out of their office.

Amy Mann

Mar 01, 2017

Communication

Communication Skills Part III: Avoiding Mistakes in Communication

Communicate in a way that connects you as a team member for your client’s reasonable goals.

Claude Ducloux

Jan 09, 2017

Claude's Corner

Are You Really Taking a “Retainer”?

Using the correct definition of retainer is important, and may have significance in your home jurisdiction.

Claude Ducloux

Dec 12, 2016

Billing

Opinion on Surcharging

While your state may allow you to pass on transaction fees to clients, think carefully before doing so. Potential clients will not expect a higher fee simply because they use a different form of payment.

Sam Harden

Nov 30, 2016

Communication

Communication Skills Part II: Communicating During the Case

If you require yourself to have robust client communications, you’ll pay more attention to your cases, accomplish more, and do it faster.

Claude Ducloux

Nov 15, 2016

Practice Management

Linda Klein discusses burdens of running a law firm

ABA President Linda A. Klein recently discussed the difficulties many lawyers face because too much of their time is spent running their firm.

Amy Mann

Oct 14, 2016

Communication

Communication Skills Part I: Communicating with New Clients

In my speeches to young lawyers around the country I tell them there is no more important skill to the successful practice of law than to effectively communicate with all of the participants in your legal system.

Claude Ducloux

Oct 06, 2016

Law Firm Spotlight

Law Firm Spotlight: Turco Legal

This month, the LawPay Law Firm Spotlight is excited to feature Turco Legal from Massachusetts!

Amy Mann

Sep 02, 2016

Claude's Corner

New Rule Change for Attorneys in Wisconsin

On July 1, 2016, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin granted additional options for accepting client payments via credit, debit, and electronic payments (ACH).

Claude Ducloux

Aug 30, 2016

Claude's Corner

Six Methods Of Negotiation

Attorney Claude Ducloux’s review and distillation of Secretary James A. Baker’s advice on high level negotiations.

Claude Ducloux

Jul 27, 2016

Partner Spotlight

Featured Client: Michael Carroll

This month, we’re lucky to feature Michael Carroll, author of The Naked Lawyer and insurance specialist for attorneys!

Amy Mann

Jul 13, 2016

Claude's Corner

The Art of the Interview

How to interview clients in a way that results in reasonable expectations.

Claude Ducloux

Jun 23, 2016

Online Payments

Law Firm Revenues Increase in Q1 of 2016

After serving as the preferred payment solution for lawyers and law firms for more than a decade, we at LawPay have seen firsthand how accepting credit cards has helped our clients shorten collection cycles and improve their bottom lines.

Amy Mann

Jun 23, 2016

Security

Security Step 5: Secure Your Sensitive Data

Not only do you have an ethical responsibility to protect your firm’s information, but often times a legal responsibility as well.

James Sparrow

Jun 06, 2016

Security

Security Step 4: Protect Internal Systems

In today’s digital world, computers can be a treasure trove for an online attacker, and can also provide a jumping-off point to reach other systems or online accounts.

James Sparrow

Jun 02, 2016

Security

Security Step 3: Fortify Your Network

Reduce your risk of data theft by making a few important changes to your network configuration.

James Sparrow

May 26, 2016

Security

Security Step 2: Strengthen Your Passwords

Your network, PC, email, and many applications have one critical element in common: they are only as secure as the password you created for them.

James Sparrow

May 19, 2016

Security

Security Step 1: Identify Your Cyber-Assets

The path to a more secure office starts with creating a simple document detailing your firm’s IT assets.

James Sparrow

May 11, 2016

Law Firm Spotlight

Featured Law Firm: The Law Office of Stephen P. Shepard

Welcome to the LawPay Featured Law Firm! For April, we’re lucky to feature The Law Office of Stephen P. Shepard of Maryland!

Amy Mann

Apr 14, 2016

Claude's Corner

Law Firm Cash Flow: You Should Aim for “90 in 90”

With a broad legal practice, there is no magic secret to maintaining a consistent cash flow. It is a combination of excellent communication, billing discipline, and intentional follow up.

Claude Ducloux

Mar 12, 2016

Practice Management

The Three Tools Law Firms Need to Survive and Thrive

Three of the most important tools you need to run an efficient law practice, and continue to grow in a competitive market for the upcoming year.

Chelsey Lambert

Jan 15, 2016

Billing

Avoiding Chargebacks

In the event of a client chargeback or charge dispute, the best defense is documentation.

Amy Mann

Dec 14, 2015

Online Payments

Process Improve Your Payment System

Lean thinking is a key tool in a 21st century law practice.

Kenneth Grady

Dec 07, 2015

Law Firm Spotlight

Featured Law Firm: The Law Offices of Shawn B. Hamp P.C.

For November, we’re lucky to feature The Law Offices of Shawn B. Hamp of Kingman, Arizona!

Amy Mann

Nov 10, 2015

Online Payments

Online Payments for Law Firms? You Bet!

Allowing clients to pay on your website means they always know where and how to pay you.

Amy Mann

Nov 01, 2015

Online Payments

It’s No Fad: Progressing to Online Payments

We’re seeing online commoditization emerge in the legal domain, completely revolutionizing how we think of the industry.

Amy Mann

Oct 20, 2015

Law Firm Spotlight

Featured Law Firm: Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones, PLLC

We’re lucky to present Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones, PLLC of Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and Washington D.C.

Amy Mann

Oct 06, 2015

Communication

Monthly Payment Tip – Communicate

Outside of your legal performance there are many variables involved in building a positive reputation.

Amy Mann

Oct 01, 2015

Best Practices

PCI Compliance

PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance is a set of guidelines for protecting credit card data in your business.

Amy Mann

Sep 16, 2015

Best Practices

The Liability Shift In Credit Card Payments – What Lawyers Need to Know Now

There is a great deal of noise and miscommunication surrounding the upcoming EMV deadlines.

Amy Mann

Sep 15, 2015

Law Firm Spotlight

Featured Law Firm: Nayar & McIntyre, LLP

Our first Featured Law Firm!

Amy Mann

Sep 02, 2015

Online Payments

Trust Your Transactions to the Professionals

Be sure to check if the payment provider you are considering employs Certified Payments Professionals.

Amy Mann

Aug 16, 2015

Online Payments

Welcome to the LawPay Blog!

Our blog posts will serve as a resource for industry professionals to stay up to date on industry, payment and regulatory trends.

Amy Mann

Aug 01, 2015