Legal Billing Compliance: Navigate Client and Regulatory Requirements

The Compliance Landscape

Legal billing faces scrutiny from multiple directions: bar associations, corporate clients, and e-billing platforms all have requirements you must meet.

Non-compliance risks include rejected invoices, disciplinary action, and damaged client relationships.

Key Compliance Areas

Bar Association Rules

• Reasonable fees (ABA Model Rule 1.5)
• Clear fee agreements
• Trust account handling
• Billing statement requirements

Client Guidelines

• Outside counsel guidelines
• Rate caps and staffing rules
• Task code requirements
• Approval workflows

See our OCG guide for detailed compliance strategies.

E-Billing Requirements

• LEDES format compliance
• UTBMS code accuracy
• Timely submission
• Complete documentation

Building Compliance Systems

1. Document all guidelines: Centralize requirements
2. Configure billing system: Automate rule enforcement
3. Train staff: Ensure everyone understands rules
4. Audit regularly: Catch issues before submission

Common Violations

• Block billing when prohibited
• Exceeding rate caps
• Billing for non-approved expenses
• Missing required approvals

Ensure billing compliance. IntelliBill enforces rules automatically.

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