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This template is designed specifically for lawyers and similar professionals.
What's on Your Lawyer Invoice
Every professional lawyer invoice should include these key components.
Lawyer Invoice Features
Everything you need to create professional invoices for your lawyer business.
Billable Hours in 0.1 Increments
Track and bill every tenth of an hour with detailed task descriptions for each entry.
Retainer Balance Tracking
Show retainer balance, amounts applied, and remaining balance on every invoice.
Expense Pass-Throughs
Add filing fees, court costs, travel, copies, and expert witness fees as separate line items.
Matter-Based Billing
Tie invoices to specific case or matter numbers for easy client and firm record-keeping.
Professional PDF Generation
Generate detailed, professional invoices that meet client expectations for legal billing.
Payment Tracking Dashboard
Track which clients have paid, outstanding balances, and overdue invoices at a glance.
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| Description | Qty/Hours | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer Services - Project Work | 10 | $75.00 | $750.00 |
| Additional Services | 5 | $50.00 | $250.00 |
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Lawyer Invoicing FAQs
What should a legal invoice include?
Include your bar number, the matter/case number, billing period, itemized services with dates and descriptions, time in 0.1-hour increments, hourly rate, disbursements/expenses, trust account balance, and payment terms. Detailed descriptions justify your fees.
How do lawyers typically bill clients?
Most attorneys bill hourly in 0.1-hour (6-minute) increments. Some use flat fees for routine matters (wills, uncontested divorce), contingency for litigation, or monthly retainers for ongoing advisory work.
How should I handle trust/retainer accounts on invoices?
Show the opening trust balance, fees applied from trust, expenses deducted, and closing balance. When the retainer runs low, note that a replenishment is needed. Trust accounting rules vary by state — ensure compliance.
What expenses can attorneys pass through?
Common pass-throughs include court filing fees, service of process, deposition transcripts, expert witness fees, travel expenses, copying costs, and postage. Always get client consent for large expenses.
What payment terms do law firms use?
Net 30 is standard for most legal work. For retainer-based billing, invoice monthly against the retainer. For contingency cases, fees are collected from the settlement. Some firms offer Net 15 with a prompt-payment discount.
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