Have you ever looked at one of your firm’s bills and asked, “Would I pay this?”

Lawyers sometimes have a tough time getting paid. Their rates are high by comparison to what non-lawyers usually see; it takes a lot of time to do what they do; the process and results are sometimes unpredictable; expenses are high; and even their well-intentioned efforts to look and dress professionally can come across like we don’t really need the money. Believe it or not, how an attorney bills may be part of the problem. Here are seven key considerations for attorneys getting ready to bill.