Now updated to reflect the development and impact of new technologies, this step-by-step guide will help you draft and format easy-to-understand invoices for your law firm’s client. It is written by veteran attorneys who have each been a partner in smaller “Main Street” law practices, and who have had the opportunity to use all the tips in this book. Their advice centers upon drafting bills that clients will understand, find justified, and hence be more likely to pay promptly than the typical lawyer’s bill.

Beginning with the need to focus upon the initial activities that develop the attorney-client relationship and set the stage for successful billing, the authors consider other relevant issues for billing, including billing technology options, using timekeeping technology, and establishing a fee structure with the client. Samples are provided throughout the book and in the appendices, which you can use as the basis for redesigning your firm’s bills.