Writing Invoices
Turn billing from a chore into an opportunity to accelerate revenue and improve client relations. Below are tips for writing bills that compensate you, keep clients happy, and satisfy ethical obligations. Tips Agreement - use engagement contracts to avoid fee disputes. Frequency - select a monthly or quarterly billing cycle based on the circumstances of each case. Content - avoid legal jargon, include an itemized list of what was done, who did it, when it was done, how long it took, and why it was done. Communicating - add a handwritten personal note to invoices to give them a personal touch. Expenses - include overhead and administrative costs in your fee (instead of billing separately for them). Payment - provide e-payment alternatives; state the deadline and penalty for late payments. Automating - use an app to track time, issue bills, and avoid overbilling claims. Articles Anatomy of an Invoice Best Practices for Billing Billing Tips for New Lawyers Common Billing Mis