Lynda ArtesaniLegal Accountant and Data Migration Specialist at The Proper Trust

Ask This Before Taking a New Client... Or Regret It #legalaccounting #lawfirms #ledesbilling

24 Apr 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief advisory segment, the speaker emphasizes that attorneys should ask prospective clients whether they require LEDES (Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standard) e‑billing before agreeing to represent them. By probing the client’s billing format expectations early, lawyers can avoid future administrative headaches and billing disputes that arise when a client insists on LEDES billing after the engagement has begun.

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