Key Takeaways (2026 Filing Season) $600+ payments = 1099 required. Most attorneys belong on Form 1099-NEC, while settlement gross proceeds to lawyers go on Form 1099-MISC, Box 10. Lawyers and law firms always get a 1099, even if they are corporations, LLCs, or LLPs, when payments for services reach $600 or more in a year. […]
What Are Billable Hours? Understanding How Law Firms Bill
When you work with a lawyer, you may wonder how your final bill comes together. Law firms use billable hours to charge clients. Essentially, any time a lawyer spends on your case—like researching, making calls, or going to court — adds to your bill. This explains how fees are calculated in many legal cases. This […]
7 Must-Have Features To Look for in A Legal Billing Software
Investing in any kind of technology is a big decision for a law firm. Usually, law firms struggle to find the right kind of software, if you haven’t considered using any software. It’s time to re-think about your decision. Why? Because legal software such as time tracking and billing can automate various legal processes such […]
Attorney Billing Cheat Sheet: What You Need to Know for 2025
We are halfway through 2025 and some of the attorneys and law firms are still facing issues with the billing process. Billing is one of the most crucial parts of a law firm and can impact the success of a law firm. But to help you with legal billing, we have created an attorney billing […]



