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Insurance defense billing, explained
Carrier billing guidelines, UTBMS codes, LEDES files, and how firms stop losing earned fees to invoice cuts.
Legal E-Billing Tracker Guide: E-Billing Portals for Law Firms
Explore legal e-billing and other e-billing portals. Learn how law firms submit invoices through platforms like CounselLink, Tymetrix, and Legal-X for insurance carriers.
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Billable vs Non-Billable Hours in Insurance Defense
Explore the differences between billable vs non-billable hours in insurance defense and how they impact legal billing practices and invoice review.
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UTBMS Litigation Codes for Insurance Defense: L100–L500 Overview
Explore the UTBMS litigation codes for insurance defense (L100–L500) with examples to enhance your billing accuracy and compliance.
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How to Choose the Right UTBMS Task Codes for Each Entry
Learn how to choose the right UTBMS task codes for each entry in legal billing to streamline invoicing and ensure compliance with client requirements.
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UTBMS Expense Codes E101–E124: Carrier Treatment Guide
Explore UTBMS Expense Codes E101–E124 and learn how different carriers treat each code in legal billing practices and reimbursement.
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Billable Hours Chart: Minutes to Tenths of an Hour (Free Calculator
Explore our attorney billing chart to convert minutes to tenths of an hour. Access a free calculator and PDF for accurate legal billing.
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Attorney Billing Cheat Sheet for Insurance Defense
This attorney billing cheat sheet covers guidelines for insurance defense billing, including LEDES formats, e-billing requirements, and common carrier standards.
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6-Minute Billing Increments: How Lawyers Bill in Tenths
Learn how 6-minute billing increments work in legal billing, why lawyers use tenths of an hour, and how this time-tracking method affects invoices.
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UTBMS Activity Codes A101-A111 for Legal Billing
Explore UTBMS Activity Codes A101-A111 for legal billing, including definitions, applications, and compliance requirements for accurate invoicing.
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ABA Model Rule 1.5: Reasonable Attorney Fees & California Rule 1.5
Learn about reasonable attorney fees under ABA Model Rule 1.5 and California Rule 1.5, including key factors, guidelines, and ethical standards.
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Ledes File: LEDES 1998B File Format - All 24 Fields Explained
Explore the LEDES file format with detailed explanations of all 24 fields to ensure proper e-billing compliance and accurate invoice submission.
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E-Billing Portal Invoice Rejections: Common Causes and Fixes
Learn why e-billing portal invoice rejections happen, identify common errors like formatting issues and missing data, and apply fixes for successful submissions.
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Block Billing: Reasons for Carrier Rejections and Solutions
Learn why carriers reject block billing and discover effective strategies to split entries for compliant invoicing and reimbursement.
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