Lynda ArtesaniLegal Accountant and Data Migration Specialist at The Proper Trust

Essential Tip for Flat Rate Attorneys - Avoid Losing Money! #legalaccounting #lawfirms #Billing

13 Oct 2025 · 0 min

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In this brief advisory segment, the speaker cautions attorneys who bill clients on a flat‑rate basis that failing to track time still exposes them to scope creep, which can erode profitability. The key recommendation is to proactively inform clients when requested work falls outside the original agreement, offering the choice to proceed at an additional fee or decline, thereby protecting the firm from unpaid labor.

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