How You Can Avoid The ‘Mortal Sin’ Of Billing Practices

[Sponsored] Lawyer Claude Ducloux explores the remote law firm environment in these short-form videos and on-demand webinar. The post How You Can Avoid The ‘Mortal Sin’ Of Billing Practices appeared first on Above the Law.

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How You Can Avoid The ‘Mortal Sin’ Of Billing Practices

Remote and hybrid work models pose challenges for law firms. But they also offer new opportunities. 

In “Conflicts, Contracts & Costs: Tuning Up Your Office Systems, Client Relationships & Operating Documents,” Affinipay’s Claude Ducloux dives into the opportunities that emerge in a distributed environment.

Read on for a sampling of his insights, and feel free to register for the webinar using the form below. (CLE credit is available.)

What’s the “Mortal Sin” of Billing?

When it comes to effective billing, timing is table stakes.

Here’s how Claude ensures an ideal billing workflow.

Should You Add a Credit Card Surcharge?

If clients wish to pay with a credit card, many lawyers will add a surcharge to their bill.

Claude has some thoughts on this practice.

Are You Making Clients Mad?

The billing process can also trigger the fight or flight reflex in your clients.

Here, Claude outlines a few reasons that can occur and how you can avoid this outcome.

See the Full Webinar

Looking to understand the strategic implications of adapting ethical practices to a distributed environment?

Register for the full webinar below. (CLE credit is available.)


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