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.
