LawPay

Overview

LawPay is one of the oldest bar-compliant payment processors and billing software platforms built specifically for law firms, endorsed by more than 130 bar associations across the United States.

Key Features

Bar Compliance

• Designed to meet ethical billing requirements
• Automatic separation of earned fees and trust payments
• IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts) compliance
• Adherence to ABA Model Rules
• State bar association endorsements

Trust Accounting

• Secure trust account management
• Automatic allocation to proper accounts
• Separation of operating and trust funds
• Detailed audit trails
• Three-way trust reconciliation support

Payment Processing

• Credit card and ACH payments
• Secure online payment portal for clients
• Mobile payment options
• Recurring billing capabilities
• Payment plans and installments

Integration Capabilities

Legal Practice Management Software

LawPay integrates with leading legal software including:

• Clio
• MyCase
• PracticePanther
• Bill4Time
• TimeSolv
• Tabs3
• And many others

Billing Workflow

Integration enables:

• Direct invoice payment from billing software
• Automatic payment recording
• Real-time trust account updates
• Streamlined reconciliation
• Reduced manual data entry

Time Tracking Integration

Billing Connection

• Connects tracked time to invoicing
• Ensures billable hours are properly charged
• Facilitates quick payment collection
• Reduces revenue leakage
• Supports various billing arrangements

Client Portal

Clients can:

• View invoices online
• Make secure payments 24/7
• Set up payment plans
• Review payment history
• Receive automatic receipts

Compliance Features

Ethical Requirements

• Proper handling of trust vs operating funds
• Client notification requirements
• Fee agreement compliance
• Retainer management
• Conflict check support through proper accounting

Reporting

• Trust account reports
• Payment history
• Transaction details
• Reconciliation reports
• Audit-ready documentation

Benefits for Law Firms

Faster Payments

• Online payment convenience increases collection speed
• Multiple payment options improve client satisfaction
• Automated billing reduces delays
• Payment plans make fees more accessible

Risk Reduction

• Bar-compliant processing prevents ethics violations
• Automatic trust account separation
• Detailed audit trails
• Secure payment handling

Time Savings

• Automated payment recording
• Reduced manual reconciliation
• Integration with practice management
• Streamlined client communication

Target Users

Solo practitioners, small to mid-sized law firms, legal departments, and any legal professional needing bar-compliant payment processing with trust accounting capabilities.

Pricing

Transaction-based pricing model with rates varying based on payment type (credit card vs ACH) and processing volume. Contact LawPay for current pricing details.