Ethical and Effective Billing Practices: 5 Ways to Stay Compliant
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern
WHY ATTEND
Effective billing practices are an important part of legal practice, as they are critical for getting paid. Clients expect and deserve to know what you are charging for and why, and to only see fees that align with your written representation agreement. But what happens when your client disagrees with your fees, or refuses to pay? Your frustration with the situation might lead you to say or do something you later regret – and possibly result in a bar complaint. How do you go about getting on the same page as your clients so as to avoid future misunderstandings? What habits can you put into place to ensure that your billing practices are ethical and efficient?
This webcast explores the ethical components of billing in the legal profession, highlighting various billing methods and effective billing strategies, while identifying unethical practices to avoid.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Join a lawyer whose practice is focused on defending respondents in regulatory and professional conduct actions as he discusses five ways to ethically bill for your legal services. Topics include:
- What language your fee agreements should include
- How the fiduciary relationship could impact billing
- Which fee restrictions to consider for each client
- What billing practices are most effective
- When and how to collect payment and what you can do when you don’t get paid