Billing Shouldn't Be This Hard

Your billing process is more complicated than it should be. Fragmented systems, inflexible billing tools, and manual reconciliation are draining your firm's productivity and profitability. Let LeanLaw take the pain out of getting paid.

LeanLaw: Billing Built for Modern Law Firms

LeanLaw is a legal billing platform designed specifically for the financial workflows of modern law firms. Deeply integrated with QuickBooks Online, we connect billing, invoicing, and accounting into one seamless process — reducing administrative overhead and increasing financial clarity.

“Simple, easy to use, outstanding value”

Overall: Excellent. Highly recommend for small to mid-sized law firms. Pros: This software only does what it needs to do: time and billing. And it does a fantastic job at it. The interface is simple and easy to learn for users. It is also very fast and responsive. Yet it also support numerous features, such as LEDES, contingencies, and flat fee work. Great integration with Quickbooks Online. Online availability makes it cross-platform and available anywhere. Trust accounting is a snap. Customer support is excellent. And the price is a fraction of other online providers!

W Paul S.

Attorney, Captera

Financially Focused Workflows

Unlike generic practice management tools, billing is the core of our platform. We provide flexible tools that understand the nuanced financial needs of law firms, from hourly billing to complex trust accounting.

QuickBooks Online Integration

Our two-way sync with QuickBooks ensures your financial data is accurate, up-to-date, and always accessible. Say goodbye to double entry and end-of-month reconciliation headaches.

Custom Invoices Clients Love

Present billing information with crystal-clear transparency. Customize invoice formats, include detailed trust account balances, and add direct payment links that accelerate collections and reduce client confusion.

Electronic Payments Made Simple

Get paid faster with built-in payment tools that make it effortless for clients to settle invoices. Streamline your collections process and gain real-time visibility into your firm's cash flow.

Fixed Fee Flexibility

Manage complex billing arrangements with ease. From recurring to milestone-based invoicing, track profitability and allocate revenue without the administrative nightmare.

LEDES Billing Compliance

Meet outside counsel guidelines with precision. LeanLaw supports LEDES (Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standard) billing codes, ensuring your invoices meet the exact requirements of corporate legal departments and outside counsel guidelines.

LeanLaw Modernizes All Legal Billing Methods, Including

Fixed Fee Billing

Measure and streamline flat fee billing solutions

LEDES Billing

This process does NOT have to be a headache.

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Frequently Asked Questions

LeanLaw isn’t just a billing tool — it’s a purpose-built financial management platform that empowers law firms to capture every billable hour, maximize revenue, and gain unprecedented financial insights.
Stop wrestling with your billing. Start managing your firm’s finances with precision.

Legal billing software is a specialized tool designed to help law firms manage their billing processes efficiently. It automates the tracking of billable hours, creation of invoices, management of client payments, and integration with accounting systems. Legal billing software simplifies and improves the entire billing process, helping law firms save time, improve cash flow, and enhance client relationships.

LeanLaw supports a wide range of billing options to cater to the diverse needs of law firms. The key billing types supported include hourly billing, fixed fee arrangements, contingency billing, and pro bono work. Additionally, LeanLaw offers an internal billing category that allows firms to track work done for the firm itself, such as administrative tasks or internal projects.

When evaluating legal billing software, consider the following key factors:

  • 1. Integration with your existing accounting software, such as QuickBooks Online
  • 2. Automation of time tracking, invoicing, and payment processes
  • 3. Customization options for invoices and billing workflows
  • 4. Support for various billing arrangements (hourly, flat fee, contingency, etc.)
  • 5. Robust reporting and analytics features to track key financial metrics
  • 6. Scalability to accommodate your firm’s growth
  • 7. Data security and compliance with industry regulations
  • 8. User-friendly interface and ease of adoption for your team
  • 9. Responsive customer support and training resources

LEDES (Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standard) billing is a standardized format for legal invoices that is widely used by law firms, corporations, and legal departments. LEDES formats, such as LEDES 1998B and LEDES XML 2000, ensure that legal invoices are detailed, consistent, and easily processed by clients’ billing systems. LeanLaw fully supports LEDES billing, allowing you to automatically generate invoices that comply with these industry-standard formats.

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LeanLaw provides a range of customization options to ensure that your invoices reflect your law firm’s unique brand and style. You can:

  • 1.Upload your firm’s logo and customize the color scheme
  • 2. Create your own template
  • 3. Modify the layout and information displayed on your invoices
  • 4. Add custom fields, notes, and terms and conditions
  • 5. Tailor the level of detail included in your invoices, such as task descriptions and time entry notes

The legal billing workflow typically involves the following steps:

  • 1. Time and expense tracking: Attorneys and staff record their billable time and expenses incurred on each matter
  • 2. Pre-billing and invoice preparation: Billable time and expenses are reviewed, edited (if necessary), and consolidated into draft invoices
  • 3. Invoice approval: Draft invoices are reviewed and approved by responsible attorneys or billing managers
  • 4. Invoice delivery: Approved invoices are sent to clients via email or printed and mailed
  • 5. Payment processing: Payments are recorded, and invoices are marked as paid
  • 6. Trust account management: Retainer funds are applied to invoices, and trust account balances are updated
  • 7. Reporting and analysis: Billing and payment data is analyzed to track key financial metrics and inform decision-making

Converting time entries into invoices in LeanLaw is a simple and streamlined process:

  • 1. Select the time entries you wish to include on the invoice (you can filter by date range, timekeeper, or other criteria)
  • 2. Create a new invoice for the relevant client and matter
  • 3. Review and edit the time entries as needed (e.g., adjust descriptions, quantities, or rates)
  • 4. Apply any necessary discounts, write-offs, or other adjustments
  • 5. Preview the invoice to ensure all information is accurate and complete
  • 6. Save the invoice as a draft for further review or approve it for delivery to the client

LeanLaw’s intuitive interface and automated features make it easy to convert your time entries into professional, customized invoices with just a few clicks.