Deck 5: Legal Fees Timekeeping and Billing

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Timekeeping is the process of billing for time. ​
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A contingency fee agreement cannot be used in the following types of cases, according to many ethical rules. ​

A)personal injury
B)domestic relations
C)workers' compensation
D)criminal
E)b and d
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"Overhead" refers to a building. ​
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Client, blended, activity, and attorney/paralegal rates are all forms of this type of fee agreement. ​

A)contingency
B)flat fee
C)hourly rate
D)retainer
E)value billing
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A retainer is either earned or unearned. ​
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The _________________ is an hourly rate that is set by taking into account the mix of law office staff working on the matter. ​

A)blended hourly rate
B)client hourly rate
C)attorney/paralegal hourly rate
D)activity hourly rate
E)contingency fee
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A pure retainer is used to secure a law firm for an agreed-upon time, and the firm agrees not to represent the business's competitors.
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In some states, contingency fee percentages are regulated.
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The __________________________ is based on the attorney's/paralegal's experience in a particular area. ​

A)client hourly rate
B)blended hourly rate
C)contingency fee
D)activity hourly rate
E)none of the above
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The _______________ is based on different hourly rates, depending on what type of service is performed. ​

A)client hourly rate
B)blended hourly rate
C)activity hourly rate
D)attorney/paralegal hourly rate
E)contingency fee
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The ______________ is based on a single hourly rate for the case. ​

A)client hourly rate
B)retainer agreement
C)attorney/paralegal hourly rate
D)activity hourly rate
E)contingency fee
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_____________ is the process of tracking how attorneys and paralegals use their time. ​

A)Timekeeping and billing
B)Timekeeping
C)Record-keeping
D)Billing
E)none of the above
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A(n)__________________ is a fee that is collected if the attorney successfully represents the client. The attorney receives a percentage of the amount recovered. ​

A)case advance fee
B)retainer fee
C)earned retainer fee
D)unearned retainer fee
E)contingency fee
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Prepaid legal services are used by law firms as a type of retainer.
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__________ is the process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses. ​

A)Timekeeping and billing
B)Timekeeping ​
C)Record-keeping
D)Billing
E)None of the above
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A paralegal should always record the actual amount of time spent on a project and should not discount time.
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Pro bono services are legal services that are charged to a client with a low income.
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A fee agreement used in representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, workers' compensation cases, and medical malpractice cases is called a(n)_________________. ​

A)case advance fee
B)retainer fee
C)earned retainer fee
D)unearned retainer fee
E)contingency fee
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Some clients now routinely order audits of law firm bills. ​
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All fee agreements should be in writing. ​
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___________ is time that a paralegal spends working on a case. ​

A)Chargeable time
B)Nonbillable time
C)Nonchargeable time
D)Paralegal time
E)None of the above
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A "nonrefundable retainer" usually means the retainer is a(n)__________________________. ​

A)case advance fee
B)retainer for general representation
C)earned retainer fee
D)unearned retainer fee
E)pure retainer
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Match between columns
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
criminal fraud
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
flat fee
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
billing
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
electronic billing
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
case retainer
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
leveraging
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
timekeeping
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
value billing
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
court-awarded fees
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
aged accounts receivable report
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
earned retainer
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
blended hourly rate fee
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
billable time
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
hourly rate fee
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
case type productivity report
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
unearned retainer
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
overhead
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
outside counsel
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
nonbillable time
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
prepaid legal services
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
trust or escrow account
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
cash advance
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
time slip/time sheet
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
pro bono
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
management reports
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
contingency fee
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
criminal fraud
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
flat fee
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
billing
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
electronic billing
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
case retainer
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
leveraging
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
timekeeping
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
value billing
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
court-awarded fees
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
aged accounts receivable report
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
earned retainer
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
blended hourly rate fee
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
billable time
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
hourly rate fee
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
case type productivity report
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
unearned retainer
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
overhead
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
outside counsel
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
nonbillable time
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
prepaid legal services
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
trust or escrow account
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
cash advance
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
time slip/time sheet
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
pro bono
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
management reports
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
contingency fee
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
criminal fraud
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
flat fee
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
billing
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
electronic billing
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
case retainer
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
leveraging
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
timekeeping
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
value billing
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
court-awarded fees
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
aged accounts receivable report
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
earned retainer
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
blended hourly rate fee
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
billable time
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
hourly rate fee
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
case type productivity report
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
unearned retainer
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
overhead
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
outside counsel
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
nonbillable time
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
prepaid legal services
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
trust or escrow account
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
cash advance
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
time slip/time sheet
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
pro bono
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
management reports
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
contingency fee
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
criminal fraud
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
flat fee
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
billing
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
electronic billing
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
case retainer
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
leveraging
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
timekeeping
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
value billing
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
court-awarded fees
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
aged accounts receivable report
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
earned retainer
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
blended hourly rate fee
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
billable time
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
hourly rate fee
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
case type productivity report
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
unearned retainer
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
overhead
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
outside counsel
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
nonbillable time
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
prepaid legal services
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
trust or escrow account
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
cash advance
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
time slip/time sheet
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
pro bono
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
management reports
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
contingency fee
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
criminal fraud
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
flat fee
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
billing
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
electronic billing
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
case retainer
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
leveraging
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
timekeeping
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
value billing
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
court-awarded fees
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
aged accounts receivable report
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
earned retainer
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
blended hourly rate fee
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
billable time
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
hourly rate fee
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
case type productivity report
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
unearned retainer
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
overhead
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
outside counsel
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
nonbillable time
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
prepaid legal services
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
trust or escrow account
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
cash advance
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
time slip/time sheet
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
pro bono
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
management reports
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
contingency fee
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
criminal fraud
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
flat fee
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
billing
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
electronic billing
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
case retainer
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
leveraging
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
timekeeping
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
value billing
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
court-awarded fees
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
aged accounts receivable report
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
earned retainer
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
blended hourly rate fee
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
billable time
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
hourly rate fee
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
case type productivity report
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
unearned retainer
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
overhead
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
outside counsel
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
nonbillable time
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
prepaid legal services
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
trust or escrow account
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
cash advance
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
time slip/time sheet
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
pro bono
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
management reports
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
contingency fee
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
criminal fraud
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
flat fee
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
billing
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
electronic billing
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
case retainer
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
leveraging
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
timekeeping
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
value billing
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
court-awarded fees
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
aged accounts receivable report
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
earned retainer
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
blended hourly rate fee
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
billable time
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
hourly rate fee
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
case type productivity report
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
unearned retainer
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
overhead
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
outside counsel
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
nonbillable time
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
prepaid legal services
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
trust or escrow account
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
cash advance
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
time slip/time sheet
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
pro bono
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
management reports
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
contingency fee
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
criminal fraud
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
flat fee
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
billing
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
electronic billing
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
case retainer
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
leveraging
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
timekeeping
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
value billing
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
court-awarded fees
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
aged accounts receivable report
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
earned retainer
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
blended hourly rate fee
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
billable time
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
hourly rate fee
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
case type productivity report
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
unearned retainer
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
overhead
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
outside counsel
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
nonbillable time
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
prepaid legal services
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
trust or escrow account
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
cash advance
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
time slip/time sheet
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
pro bono
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
management reports
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
contingency fee
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
criminal fraud
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
flat fee
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
billing
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
electronic billing
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
case retainer
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
leveraging
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
timekeeping
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
value billing
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
court-awarded fees
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
aged accounts receivable report
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
earned retainer
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
blended hourly rate fee
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
billable time
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
hourly rate fee
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
case type productivity report
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
unearned retainer
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
overhead
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
outside counsel
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
nonbillable time
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
prepaid legal services
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
trust or escrow account
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
cash advance
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
time slip/time sheet
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
pro bono
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
management reports
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
contingency fee
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
criminal fraud
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
flat fee
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
billing
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
electronic billing
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
case retainer
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
leveraging
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
timekeeping
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
value billing
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
court-awarded fees
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
aged accounts receivable report
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
earned retainer
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
blended hourly rate fee
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
billable time
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
hourly rate fee
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
case type productivity report
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
unearned retainer
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
overhead
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
outside counsel
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
nonbillable time
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
prepaid legal services
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
trust or escrow account
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
cash advance
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
time slip/time sheet
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
pro bono
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
management reports
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
contingency fee
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
criminal fraud
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
flat fee
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
billing
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
electronic billing
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
case retainer
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
leveraging
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
timekeeping
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
value billing
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
court-awarded fees
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
aged accounts receivable report
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
earned retainer
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
blended hourly rate fee
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
billable time
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
hourly rate fee
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
case type productivity report
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
unearned retainer
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
overhead
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
outside counsel
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
nonbillable time
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
prepaid legal services
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
trust or escrow account
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
cash advance
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
time slip/time sheet
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
pro bono
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
management reports
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
contingency fee
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
criminal fraud
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
flat fee
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
billing
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
electronic billing
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
case retainer
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
leveraging
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
timekeeping
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
value billing
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
court-awarded fees
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
aged accounts receivable report
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
earned retainer
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
blended hourly rate fee
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
billable time
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
hourly rate fee
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
case type productivity report
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
unearned retainer
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
overhead
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
outside counsel
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
nonbillable time
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
prepaid legal services
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
trust or escrow account
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
cash advance
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
time slip/time sheet
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
pro bono
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
management reports
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
contingency fee
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
criminal fraud
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
flat fee
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
billing
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
electronic billing
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
case retainer
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
leveraging
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
timekeeping
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
value billing
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
court-awarded fees
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
aged accounts receivable report
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
earned retainer
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
blended hourly rate fee
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
billable time
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
hourly rate fee
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
case type productivity report
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
unearned retainer
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
overhead
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
outside counsel
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
nonbillable time
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
prepaid legal services
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
trust or escrow account
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
cash advance
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
time slip/time sheet
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
pro bono
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
management reports
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
contingency fee
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
criminal fraud
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
flat fee
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
billing
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
electronic billing
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
case retainer
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
leveraging
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
timekeeping
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
value billing
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
court-awarded fees
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
aged accounts receivable report
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
earned retainer
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
blended hourly rate fee
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
billable time
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
hourly rate fee
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
case type productivity report
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
unearned retainer
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
overhead
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
outside counsel
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
nonbillable time
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
prepaid legal services
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
trust or escrow account
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
cash advance
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
time slip/time sheet
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
pro bono
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
management reports
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
contingency fee
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
criminal fraud
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
flat fee
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
billing
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
electronic billing
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
case retainer
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
leveraging
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
timekeeping
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
value billing
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
court-awarded fees
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
aged accounts receivable report
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
earned retainer
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
blended hourly rate fee
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
billable time
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
hourly rate fee
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
case type productivity report
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
unearned retainer
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
overhead
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
outside counsel
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
nonbillable time
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
prepaid legal services
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
trust or escrow account
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
cash advance
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
time slip/time sheet
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
pro bono
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
management reports
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
contingency fee
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
criminal fraud
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
flat fee
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
billing
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
electronic billing
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
case retainer
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
leveraging
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
timekeeping
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
value billing
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
court-awarded fees
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
aged accounts receivable report
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
earned retainer
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
blended hourly rate fee
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
billable time
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
hourly rate fee
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
case type productivity report
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
unearned retainer
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
overhead
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
outside counsel
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
nonbillable time
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
prepaid legal services
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
trust or escrow account
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
cash advance
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
time slip/time sheet
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
pro bono
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
management reports
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
contingency fee
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
criminal fraud
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
flat fee
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
billing
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
electronic billing
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
case retainer
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
leveraging
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
timekeeping
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
value billing
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
court-awarded fees
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
aged accounts receivable report
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
earned retainer
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
blended hourly rate fee
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
billable time
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
hourly rate fee
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
case type productivity report
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
unearned retainer
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
overhead
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
outside counsel
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
nonbillable time
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
prepaid legal services
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
trust or escrow account
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
cash advance
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
time slip/time sheet
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
pro bono
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
management reports
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
contingency fee
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
criminal fraud
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
flat fee
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
billing
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
electronic billing
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
case retainer
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
leveraging
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
timekeeping
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
value billing
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
court-awarded fees
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
aged accounts receivable report
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
earned retainer
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
blended hourly rate fee
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
billable time
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
hourly rate fee
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
case type productivity report
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
unearned retainer
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
overhead
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
outside counsel
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
nonbillable time
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
prepaid legal services
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
trust or escrow account
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
cash advance
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
time slip/time sheet
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
pro bono
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
management reports
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
contingency fee
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
criminal fraud
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
flat fee
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
billing
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
electronic billing
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
case retainer
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
leveraging
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
timekeeping
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
value billing
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
court-awarded fees
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
aged accounts receivable report
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
earned retainer
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
blended hourly rate fee
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
billable time
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
hourly rate fee
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
case type productivity report
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
unearned retainer
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
overhead
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
outside counsel
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
nonbillable time
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
prepaid legal services
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
trust or escrow account
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
cash advance
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
time slip/time sheet
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
pro bono
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
management reports
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
contingency fee
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
criminal fraud
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
flat fee
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
billing
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
electronic billing
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
case retainer
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
leveraging
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
timekeeping
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
value billing
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
court-awarded fees
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
aged accounts receivable report
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
earned retainer
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
blended hourly rate fee
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
billable time
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
hourly rate fee
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
case type productivity report
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
unearned retainer
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
overhead
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
outside counsel
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
nonbillable time
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
prepaid legal services
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
trust or escrow account
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
cash advance
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
time slip/time sheet
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
pro bono
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
management reports
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
contingency fee
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
criminal fraud
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
flat fee
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
billing
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
electronic billing
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
case retainer
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
leveraging
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
timekeeping
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
value billing
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
court-awarded fees
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
aged accounts receivable report
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
earned retainer
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
blended hourly rate fee
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
billable time
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
hourly rate fee
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
case type productivity report
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
unearned retainer
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
overhead
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
outside counsel
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
nonbillable time
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
prepaid legal services
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
trust or escrow account
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
cash advance
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
time slip/time sheet
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
pro bono
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
management reports
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
contingency fee
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
criminal fraud
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
flat fee
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
billing
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
electronic billing
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
case retainer
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
leveraging
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
timekeeping
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
value billing
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
court-awarded fees
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
aged accounts receivable report
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
earned retainer
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
blended hourly rate fee
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
billable time
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
hourly rate fee
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
case type productivity report
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
unearned retainer
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
overhead
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
outside counsel
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
nonbillable time
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
prepaid legal services
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
trust or escrow account
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
cash advance
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
time slip/time sheet
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
pro bono
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
management reports
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
contingency fee
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
criminal fraud
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
flat fee
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
billing
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
electronic billing
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
case retainer
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
leveraging
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
timekeeping
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
value billing
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
court-awarded fees
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
aged accounts receivable report
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
earned retainer
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
blended hourly rate fee
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
billable time
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
hourly rate fee
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
case type productivity report
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
unearned retainer
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
overhead
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
outside counsel
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
nonbillable time
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
prepaid legal services
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
trust or escrow account
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
cash advance
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
time slip/time sheet
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
pro bono
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
management reports
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
contingency fee
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
criminal fraud
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
flat fee
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
billing
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
electronic billing
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
case retainer
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
leveraging
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
timekeeping
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
value billing
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
court-awarded fees
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
aged accounts receivable report
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
earned retainer
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
blended hourly rate fee
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
billable time
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
hourly rate fee
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
case type productivity report
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
unearned retainer
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
overhead
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
outside counsel
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
nonbillable time
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
prepaid legal services
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
trust or escrow account
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
cash advance
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
time slip/time sheet
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
pro bono
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
management reports
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
contingency fee
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
criminal fraud
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
flat fee
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
billing
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
electronic billing
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
case retainer
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
leveraging
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
timekeeping
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
value billing
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
court-awarded fees
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
aged accounts receivable report
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
earned retainer
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
blended hourly rate fee
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
billable time
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
hourly rate fee
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
case type productivity report
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
unearned retainer
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
overhead
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
outside counsel
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
nonbillable time
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
prepaid legal services
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
trust or escrow account
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
cash advance
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
time slip/time sheet
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
pro bono
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
management reports
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
contingency fee
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
criminal fraud
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
flat fee
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
billing
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
electronic billing
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
case retainer
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
leveraging
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
timekeeping
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
value billing
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
court-awarded fees
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
aged accounts receivable report
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
earned retainer
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
blended hourly rate fee
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
billable time
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
hourly rate fee
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
case type productivity report
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
unearned retainer
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
overhead
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
outside counsel
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
nonbillable time
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
prepaid legal services
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
trust or escrow account
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
cash advance
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
time slip/time sheet
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
pro bono
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
management reports
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
contingency fee
Question
List and describe three types of fee agreements, and explain when they are the most appropriate to use.
Question
A(n)________________ is a bank account where unearned client funds are deposited. ​

A)trust account
B)escrow account
C)savings account
D)retainer account
E)a and b
Question
A cash advance is an example of a(n)______________________. ​

A)case advance fee
B)retainer for general representation
C)earned retainer fee
D)unearned retainer fee
E)pure retainer
Question
What is the difference between timekeeping and billing? ​
Question
What is e-billing?
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Name four of the eight factors that courts use to determine if a fee is unreasonable.
Question
This type of fee is used most often when preparing wills or in uncontested divorces. ​

A)contingency
B)flat fee
C)hourly rate
D)retainer
E)all of the above
Question
Fees given to a prevailing party under a statute are called ____________________. ​

A)case advance fees
B)retainers for general representation
C)earned retainer fees
D)unearned retainer fees
E)court-awarded fees
Question
Distinguish between an activity hourly rate and a blended hourly rate charge.
Question
A fee agreement in which the attorney and client reach a consensus on the amount of fees to be charged is called a(n)________________________. ​

A)cash retainer
B)hourly rate agreement
C)activity hourly rate agreement
D)court-awarded fee
E)none of the above
Question
Define criminal fraud. When is it applicable, regarding timekeeping and billing?
Question
A case retainer is a(n)__________________________. ​

A)case advance fee
B)retainer for general representation
C)earned retainer fee
D)unearned retainer fee
E)pure retainer
Question
___________ is time that a paralegal cannot bill to a client. ​

A)Chargeable time
B)Nonbillable time
C)Nonchargeable time
D)Billable time
E)None of the above
Question
Factors to determine if a fee is reasonable include ________________________. ​

A)what attorneys across the country charge for the service
B)how wealthy the client is
C)the fees customarily charged in the locality for similar services
D)the experience and reputation of the attorney
E)c and d
Question
Distinguish between an earned and unearned retainer.
Question
What type of fee agreements must be in writing?
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Deck 5: Legal Fees Timekeeping and Billing
1
Timekeeping is the process of billing for time. ​
False
2
A contingency fee agreement cannot be used in the following types of cases, according to many ethical rules. ​

A)personal injury
B)domestic relations
C)workers' compensation
D)criminal
E)b and d
E
3
"Overhead" refers to a building. ​
False
4
Client, blended, activity, and attorney/paralegal rates are all forms of this type of fee agreement. ​

A)contingency
B)flat fee
C)hourly rate
D)retainer
E)value billing
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A retainer is either earned or unearned. ​
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The _________________ is an hourly rate that is set by taking into account the mix of law office staff working on the matter. ​

A)blended hourly rate
B)client hourly rate
C)attorney/paralegal hourly rate
D)activity hourly rate
E)contingency fee
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A pure retainer is used to secure a law firm for an agreed-upon time, and the firm agrees not to represent the business's competitors.
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In some states, contingency fee percentages are regulated.
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The __________________________ is based on the attorney's/paralegal's experience in a particular area. ​

A)client hourly rate
B)blended hourly rate
C)contingency fee
D)activity hourly rate
E)none of the above
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The _______________ is based on different hourly rates, depending on what type of service is performed. ​

A)client hourly rate
B)blended hourly rate
C)activity hourly rate
D)attorney/paralegal hourly rate
E)contingency fee
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The ______________ is based on a single hourly rate for the case. ​

A)client hourly rate
B)retainer agreement
C)attorney/paralegal hourly rate
D)activity hourly rate
E)contingency fee
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_____________ is the process of tracking how attorneys and paralegals use their time. ​

A)Timekeeping and billing
B)Timekeeping
C)Record-keeping
D)Billing
E)none of the above
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A(n)__________________ is a fee that is collected if the attorney successfully represents the client. The attorney receives a percentage of the amount recovered. ​

A)case advance fee
B)retainer fee
C)earned retainer fee
D)unearned retainer fee
E)contingency fee
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Prepaid legal services are used by law firms as a type of retainer.
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__________ is the process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses. ​

A)Timekeeping and billing
B)Timekeeping ​
C)Record-keeping
D)Billing
E)None of the above
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A paralegal should always record the actual amount of time spent on a project and should not discount time.
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Pro bono services are legal services that are charged to a client with a low income.
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A fee agreement used in representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, workers' compensation cases, and medical malpractice cases is called a(n)_________________. ​

A)case advance fee
B)retainer fee
C)earned retainer fee
D)unearned retainer fee
E)contingency fee
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Some clients now routinely order audits of law firm bills. ​
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All fee agreements should be in writing. ​
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___________ is time that a paralegal spends working on a case. ​

A)Chargeable time
B)Nonbillable time
C)Nonchargeable time
D)Paralegal time
E)None of the above
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A "nonrefundable retainer" usually means the retainer is a(n)__________________________. ​

A)case advance fee
B)retainer for general representation
C)earned retainer fee
D)unearned retainer fee
E)pure retainer
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Match between columns
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
criminal fraud
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
flat fee
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
billing
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
electronic billing
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
case retainer
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
leveraging
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
timekeeping
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
value billing
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
court-awarded fees
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
aged accounts receivable report
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
earned retainer
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
blended hourly rate fee
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
billable time
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
hourly rate fee
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
case type productivity report
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
unearned retainer
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
overhead
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
outside counsel
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
nonbillable time
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
prepaid legal services
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
trust or escrow account
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
cash advance
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
time slip/time sheet
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
pro bono
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
management reports
Legal services that are provided free of charge to a client who is not able to pay for the services.
contingency fee
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
criminal fraud
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
flat fee
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
billing
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
electronic billing
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
case retainer
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
leveraging
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
timekeeping
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
value billing
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
court-awarded fees
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
aged accounts receivable report
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
earned retainer
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
blended hourly rate fee
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
billable time
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
hourly rate fee
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
case type productivity report
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
unearned retainer
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
overhead
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
outside counsel
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
nonbillable time
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
prepaid legal services
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
trust or escrow account
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
cash advance
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
time slip/time sheet
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
pro bono
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
management reports
Actual time that a paralegal or attorney spends working on a case and that is directly charged to a client's account.
contingency fee
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
criminal fraud
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
flat fee
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
billing
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
electronic billing
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
case retainer
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
leveraging
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
timekeeping
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
value billing
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
court-awarded fees
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
aged accounts receivable report
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
earned retainer
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
blended hourly rate fee
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
billable time
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
hourly rate fee
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
case type productivity report
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
unearned retainer
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
overhead
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
outside counsel
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
nonbillable time
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
prepaid legal services
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
trust or escrow account
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
cash advance
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
time slip/time sheet
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
pro bono
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
management reports
A rate that is set by taking into account the mix of attorneys working on the matter.
contingency fee
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
criminal fraud
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
flat fee
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
billing
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
electronic billing
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
case retainer
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
leveraging
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
timekeeping
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
value billing
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
court-awarded fees
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
aged accounts receivable report
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
earned retainer
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
blended hourly rate fee
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
billable time
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
hourly rate fee
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
case type productivity report
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
unearned retainer
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
overhead
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
outside counsel
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
nonbillable time
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
prepaid legal services
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
trust or escrow account
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
cash advance
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
time slip/time sheet
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
pro bono
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
management reports
A false representation of a present or past fact made by a defendant.
contingency fee
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
criminal fraud
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
flat fee
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
billing
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
electronic billing
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
case retainer
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
leveraging
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
timekeeping
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
value billing
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
court-awarded fees
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
aged accounts receivable report
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
earned retainer
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
blended hourly rate fee
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
billable time
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
hourly rate fee
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
case type productivity report
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
unearned retainer
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
overhead
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
outside counsel
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
nonbillable time
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
prepaid legal services
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
trust or escrow account
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
cash advance
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
time slip/time sheet
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
pro bono
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
management reports
A record of detailed information about the legal services professionals provide to each client.
contingency fee
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
criminal fraud
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
flat fee
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
billing
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
electronic billing
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
case retainer
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
leveraging
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
timekeeping
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
value billing
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
court-awarded fees
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
aged accounts receivable report
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
earned retainer
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
blended hourly rate fee
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
billable time
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
hourly rate fee
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
case type productivity report
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
unearned retainer
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
overhead
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
outside counsel
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
nonbillable time
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
prepaid legal services
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
trust or escrow account
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
cash advance
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
time slip/time sheet
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
pro bono
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
management reports
A plan that a person can purchase that entitles the person to receive legal services either free or at a greatly reduced rate.
contingency fee
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
criminal fraud
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
flat fee
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
billing
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
electronic billing
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
case retainer
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
leveraging
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
timekeeping
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
value billing
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
court-awarded fees
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
aged accounts receivable report
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
earned retainer
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
blended hourly rate fee
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
billable time
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
hourly rate fee
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
case type productivity report
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
unearned retainer
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
overhead
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
outside counsel
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
nonbillable time
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
prepaid legal services
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
trust or escrow account
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
cash advance
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
time slip/time sheet
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
pro bono
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
management reports
Unearned monies provided before work begins to use against the attorney's future fees and expenses.
contingency fee
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
criminal fraud
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
flat fee
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
billing
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
electronic billing
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
case retainer
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
leveraging
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
timekeeping
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
value billing
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
court-awarded fees
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
aged accounts receivable report
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
earned retainer
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
blended hourly rate fee
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
billable time
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
hourly rate fee
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
case type productivity report
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
unearned retainer
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
overhead
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
outside counsel
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
nonbillable time
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
prepaid legal services
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
trust or escrow account
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
cash advance
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
time slip/time sheet
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
pro bono
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
management reports
A type of fee agreement that is based not on the time spent to perform the work but on the basis of the perceived importance of the services to the client.
contingency fee
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
criminal fraud
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
flat fee
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
billing
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
electronic billing
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
case retainer
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
leveraging
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
timekeeping
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
value billing
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
court-awarded fees
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
aged accounts receivable report
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
earned retainer
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
blended hourly rate fee
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
billable time
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
hourly rate fee
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
case type productivity report
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
unearned retainer
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
overhead
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
outside counsel
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
nonbillable time
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
prepaid legal services
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
trust or escrow account
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
cash advance
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
time slip/time sheet
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
pro bono
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
management reports
Fees given to the prevailing parties pursuant to certain federal and state statutes.
contingency fee
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
criminal fraud
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
flat fee
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
billing
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
electronic billing
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
case retainer
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
leveraging
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
timekeeping
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
value billing
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
court-awarded fees
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
aged accounts receivable report
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
earned retainer
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
blended hourly rate fee
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
billable time
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
hourly rate fee
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
case type productivity report
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
unearned retainer
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
overhead
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
outside counsel
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
nonbillable time
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
prepaid legal services
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
trust or escrow account
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
cash advance
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
time slip/time sheet
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
pro bono
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
management reports
A report showing cases (e.g., criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, etc.)to determine which are the most profitable.
contingency fee
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
criminal fraud
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
flat fee
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
billing
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
electronic billing
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
case retainer
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
leveraging
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
timekeeping
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
value billing
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
court-awarded fees
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
aged accounts receivable report
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
earned retainer
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
blended hourly rate fee
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
billable time
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
hourly rate fee
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
case type productivity report
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
unearned retainer
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
overhead
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
outside counsel
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
nonbillable time
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
prepaid legal services
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
trust or escrow account
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
cash advance
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
time slip/time sheet
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
pro bono
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
management reports
A fee that is billed at the beginning of a matter, is not refundable to the client, and is usually paid at the beginning of the case as an incentive for the office to take the case.
contingency fee
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
criminal fraud
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
flat fee
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
billing
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
electronic billing
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
case retainer
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
leveraging
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
timekeeping
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
value billing
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
court-awarded fees
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
aged accounts receivable report
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
earned retainer
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
blended hourly rate fee
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
billable time
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
hourly rate fee
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
case type productivity report
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
unearned retainer
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
overhead
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
outside counsel
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
nonbillable time
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
prepaid legal services
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
trust or escrow account
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
cash advance
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
time slip/time sheet
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
pro bono
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
management reports
A fee for legal services that is billed to the client in 60-minute increments based on an agreed-upon rate.
contingency fee
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
criminal fraud
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
flat fee
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
billing
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
electronic billing
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
case retainer
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
leveraging
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
timekeeping
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
value billing
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
court-awarded fees
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
aged accounts receivable report
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
earned retainer
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
blended hourly rate fee
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
billable time
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
hourly rate fee
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
case type productivity report
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
unearned retainer
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
overhead
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
outside counsel
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
nonbillable time
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
prepaid legal services
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
trust or escrow account
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
cash advance
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
time slip/time sheet
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
pro bono
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
management reports
Fee collected if the attorney successfully represents the client.
contingency fee
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
criminal fraud
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
flat fee
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
billing
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
electronic billing
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
case retainer
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
leveraging
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
timekeeping
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
value billing
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
court-awarded fees
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
aged accounts receivable report
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
earned retainer
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
blended hourly rate fee
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
billable time
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
hourly rate fee
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
case type productivity report
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
unearned retainer
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
overhead
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
outside counsel
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
nonbillable time
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
prepaid legal services
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
trust or escrow account
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
cash advance
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
time slip/time sheet
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
pro bono
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
management reports
Time that cannot be directly billed to a paying client.
contingency fee
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
criminal fraud
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
flat fee
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
billing
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
electronic billing
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
case retainer
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
leveraging
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
timekeeping
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
value billing
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
court-awarded fees
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
aged accounts receivable report
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
earned retainer
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
blended hourly rate fee
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
billable time
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
hourly rate fee
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
case type productivity report
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
unearned retainer
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
overhead
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
outside counsel
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
nonbillable time
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
prepaid legal services
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
trust or escrow account
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
cash advance
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
time slip/time sheet
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
pro bono
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
management reports
Term referring to when corporate and government law practices contract with law offices (i.e., outside of the corporation or government practice)to help them with legal matters, such as litigation, specialized contracts, stock/bond offerings, and so forth
contingency fee
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
criminal fraud
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
flat fee
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
billing
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
electronic billing
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
case retainer
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
leveraging
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
timekeeping
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
value billing
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
court-awarded fees
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
aged accounts receivable report
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
earned retainer
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
blended hourly rate fee
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
billable time
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
hourly rate fee
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
case type productivity report
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
unearned retainer
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
overhead
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
outside counsel
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
nonbillable time
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
prepaid legal services
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
trust or escrow account
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
cash advance
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
time slip/time sheet
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
pro bono
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
management reports
A report showing all cases that have outstanding balances due and how long these balances are past due.
contingency fee
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
criminal fraud
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
flat fee
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
billing
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
electronic billing
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
case retainer
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
leveraging
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
timekeeping
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
value billing
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
court-awarded fees
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
aged accounts receivable report
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
earned retainer
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
blended hourly rate fee
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
billable time
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
hourly rate fee
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
case type productivity report
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
unearned retainer
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
overhead
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
outside counsel
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
nonbillable time
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
prepaid legal services
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
trust or escrow account
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
cash advance
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
time slip/time sheet
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
pro bono
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
management reports
A separate bank account, apart from a law office's or attorney's operating checking account, where fund belonging to the client are deposited.
contingency fee
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
criminal fraud
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
flat fee
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
billing
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
electronic billing
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
case retainer
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
leveraging
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
timekeeping
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
value billing
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
court-awarded fees
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
aged accounts receivable report
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
earned retainer
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
blended hourly rate fee
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
billable time
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
hourly rate fee
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
case type productivity report
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
unearned retainer
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
overhead
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
outside counsel
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
nonbillable time
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
prepaid legal services
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
trust or escrow account
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
cash advance
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
time slip/time sheet
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
pro bono
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
management reports
The process of tracking time for the purpose of billing clients.
contingency fee
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
criminal fraud
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
flat fee
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
billing
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
electronic billing
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
case retainer
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
leveraging
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
timekeeping
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
value billing
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
court-awarded fees
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
aged accounts receivable report
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
earned retainer
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
blended hourly rate fee
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
billable time
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
hourly rate fee
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
case type productivity report
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
unearned retainer
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
overhead
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
outside counsel
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
nonbillable time
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
prepaid legal services
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
trust or escrow account
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
cash advance
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
time slip/time sheet
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
pro bono
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
management reports
The process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.
contingency fee
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
criminal fraud
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
flat fee
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
billing
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
electronic billing
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
case retainer
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
leveraging
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
timekeeping
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
value billing
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
court-awarded fees
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
aged accounts receivable report
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
earned retainer
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
blended hourly rate fee
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
billable time
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
hourly rate fee
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
case type productivity report
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
unearned retainer
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
overhead
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
outside counsel
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
nonbillable time
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
prepaid legal services
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
trust or escrow account
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
cash advance
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
time slip/time sheet
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
pro bono
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
management reports
The process of earning a profit from legal services that are provided by law office personnel (usually partners, associates, and paralegals).
contingency fee
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
criminal fraud
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
flat fee
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
billing
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
electronic billing
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
case retainer
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
leveraging
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
timekeeping
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
value billing
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
court-awarded fees
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
aged accounts receivable report
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
earned retainer
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
blended hourly rate fee
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
billable time
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
hourly rate fee
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
case type productivity report
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
unearned retainer
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
overhead
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
outside counsel
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
nonbillable time
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
prepaid legal services
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
trust or escrow account
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
cash advance
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
time slip/time sheet
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
pro bono
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
management reports
Term for the money the law office or attorney is entitled to deposit in the office's or attorney's own bank account.
contingency fee
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
criminal fraud
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
flat fee
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
billing
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
electronic billing
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
case retainer
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
leveraging
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
timekeeping
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
value billing
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
court-awarded fees
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
aged accounts receivable report
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
earned retainer
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
blended hourly rate fee
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
billable time
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
hourly rate fee
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
case type productivity report
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
unearned retainer
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
overhead
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
outside counsel
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
nonbillable time
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
prepaid legal services
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
trust or escrow account
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
cash advance
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
time slip/time sheet
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
pro bono
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
management reports
General administrative costs of doing business, including costs such as rent, utilities, phone, and salary costs for administrators.
contingency fee
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
criminal fraud
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
flat fee
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
billing
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
electronic billing
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
case retainer
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
leveraging
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
timekeeping
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
value billing
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
court-awarded fees
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
aged accounts receivable report
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
earned retainer
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
blended hourly rate fee
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
billable time
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
hourly rate fee
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
case type productivity report
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
unearned retainer
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
overhead
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
outside counsel
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
nonbillable time
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
prepaid legal services
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
trust or escrow account
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
cash advance
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
time slip/time sheet
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
pro bono
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
management reports
When law firms bill clients using means such as the Internet.
contingency fee
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
criminal fraud
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
flat fee
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
billing
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
electronic billing
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
case retainer
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
leveraging
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
timekeeping
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
value billing
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
court-awarded fees
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
aged accounts receivable report
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
earned retainer
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
blended hourly rate fee
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
billable time
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
hourly rate fee
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
case type productivity report
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
unearned retainer
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
overhead
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
outside counsel
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
nonbillable time
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
prepaid legal services
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
trust or escrow account
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
cash advance
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
time slip/time sheet
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
pro bono
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
management reports
Monies that are paid up front by the client as an advance against the attorney's future fees and expenses. Until the monies are actually earned by the attorney or law office, they belong to the client.
contingency fee
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
criminal fraud
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
flat fee
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
billing
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
electronic billing
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
case retainer
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
leveraging
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
timekeeping
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
value billing
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
court-awarded fees
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
aged accounts receivable report
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
earned retainer
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
blended hourly rate fee
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
billable time
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
hourly rate fee
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
case type productivity report
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
unearned retainer
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
overhead
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
outside counsel
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
nonbillable time
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
prepaid legal services
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
trust or escrow account
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
cash advance
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
time slip/time sheet
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
pro bono
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
management reports
Reports used to help analyze whether the office is operating in an efficient and effective manner.
contingency fee
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
criminal fraud
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
flat fee
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
billing
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
electronic billing
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
case retainer
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
leveraging
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
timekeeping
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
value billing
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
court-awarded fees
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
aged accounts receivable report
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
earned retainer
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
blended hourly rate fee
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
billable time
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
hourly rate fee
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
case type productivity report
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
unearned retainer
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
overhead
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
outside counsel
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
nonbillable time
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
prepaid legal services
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
trust or escrow account
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
cash advance
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
time slip/time sheet
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
pro bono
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
management reports
A fee for legal services that is billed as fixed amount.
contingency fee
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24
List and describe three types of fee agreements, and explain when they are the most appropriate to use.
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A(n)________________ is a bank account where unearned client funds are deposited. ​

A)trust account
B)escrow account
C)savings account
D)retainer account
E)a and b
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A cash advance is an example of a(n)______________________. ​

A)case advance fee
B)retainer for general representation
C)earned retainer fee
D)unearned retainer fee
E)pure retainer
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27
What is the difference between timekeeping and billing? ​
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What is e-billing?
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Name four of the eight factors that courts use to determine if a fee is unreasonable.
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30
This type of fee is used most often when preparing wills or in uncontested divorces. ​

A)contingency
B)flat fee
C)hourly rate
D)retainer
E)all of the above
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Fees given to a prevailing party under a statute are called ____________________. ​

A)case advance fees
B)retainers for general representation
C)earned retainer fees
D)unearned retainer fees
E)court-awarded fees
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32
Distinguish between an activity hourly rate and a blended hourly rate charge.
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A fee agreement in which the attorney and client reach a consensus on the amount of fees to be charged is called a(n)________________________. ​

A)cash retainer
B)hourly rate agreement
C)activity hourly rate agreement
D)court-awarded fee
E)none of the above
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Define criminal fraud. When is it applicable, regarding timekeeping and billing?
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A case retainer is a(n)__________________________. ​

A)case advance fee
B)retainer for general representation
C)earned retainer fee
D)unearned retainer fee
E)pure retainer
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___________ is time that a paralegal cannot bill to a client. ​

A)Chargeable time
B)Nonbillable time
C)Nonchargeable time
D)Billable time
E)None of the above
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Factors to determine if a fee is reasonable include ________________________. ​

A)what attorneys across the country charge for the service
B)how wealthy the client is
C)the fees customarily charged in the locality for similar services
D)the experience and reputation of the attorney
E)c and d
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38
Distinguish between an earned and unearned retainer.
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What type of fee agreements must be in writing?
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