Flat Fee Billing & Alternatives: The New Norm in Legal Practice
Historically, the flat fee was the only “ethical fee” for lawyers. Now, it’s more often the most sensible type of fee—both for clients and lawyers. The question is: what kind of flat fees are most successful and profitable for lawyers?
Successful Flat Fee Billing & Alternatives for Lawyers
In this episode, Kristin Tyler shares insights gleaned from her own practice and from helping other lawyers understand the ins and outs of flat fee billing (and eight other alternative billing methods).
Show Notes
- How to Flat Fee Bill As a Lawyer, Kristin Tyler’s blog article (discussed in depth during this episode)
- Outsourced Lawyer Work: Episode 69 of LFA Podcast (Kristin Tyler discusses LawClerk Legal project-based services)
- Subscription Outsourcing of Legal Work: Episode 136 of LFA Podcast (with Kristin Tyler discusses LawClerk Legal subscription services)
- The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right, by Atul Gawande
- Asana (online project management service)
- Being a Mom While Creating Law Practice: Episode 164 of the podcast (with Kim Felton)
- Kristin Tyler’s email address: ktyler@lawclerk.legal
- Kristin’s Twitter address: https://twitter.com/KristinTyler
General Resources
- Check out my Inner Circle (to participate in ongoing discussions about tech tools I discuss and recommend)
- Check out this Law-Tech Assessment if you want specific recommendations for improving based on the technology you’re using in your practice
- Click for a list of the Best Tech Tools for Lawyers
- Subscribe to: The 80/20 Principle newsletter (it’s free)
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