Bookkeeping for Lawyers & Law Firms (IOLTA-Compliant)
Trust account compliance, monthly reconciliations, and CPA-reviewed financials-purpose-built for legal practices.
We specialize in legal bookkeeping for solo attorneys and multi-office firms. From IOLTA trust accounting and three-way reconciliations to monthly close and CPA-reviewed reports, our workflows are designed for legal compliance and audit readiness - without slowing down your practice.
Where Law Firm Bookkeeping Fits in Your Legal Practice Management Law firms depend on accurate trust accounting, retainers, settlements, and reimbursements:
- Clean up or catch up IOLTA activity and operating expenses
- Track billable hours, settlements, retainers, and client costs
- Maintain trust vs. operating compliance monthly
- Add CPA or outsourced legal accounting as caseload expands
If trust balances or retainers don’t reconcile, begin with QuickBooks Cleanup or Catch-Up Bookkeeping. Once corrected, rely on Monthly Law Firm Bookkeeping and Accounting Services to maintain compliance.
Why Lawyers Choose Us
IOLTA Trust Accounting & Three-Way Reconciliations
QuickBooks Catch-Up & Cleanup for Law Firms
Monthly Close with CPA Review
Legal Expense Categorization (matter-level)
Integrations: Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther
Secure, Confidential, U.S.-Based Support
Compliance Snapshot for Law Firms
IOLTA segregation and tracking by matter- Monthly three-way trust reconciliations
- Zero negative balances in client sub-accounts
- Audit-ready reconciliation reports and ledgers
- CPA-reviewed financial statements monthly
Legal Bookkeeping - Quick Answers for Attorneys
What is IOLTA trust accounting?
IOLTA accounting separates client funds from operating funds, tracks every deposit and disbursement by matter, and requires monthly three-way reconciliations.
What is a three-way reconciliation?
It matches (1) the trust bank statement, (2) the trust ledger balance, and (3) the sum of all client sub-ledgers. All three must tie every month.
Can you migrate messy legal books?
Yes. We perform cleanup or catch-up, fix chart-of-accounts issues, rebuild trust ledgers by matter, and reconcile historical periods.
Which practice management tools do you support?
We integrate with Clio, MyCase, and PracticePanther, and sync to QuickBooks for month-end close and reporting.
Do you support multi-state or multi-entity firms?
Yes. We configure books per entity, maintain matter-level detail, and keep jurisdictional trust rules in mind while coordinating with your attorneys and CPA.
Let our team handle your books - so you can focus on your clients.
Expert bookkeeping. Flat rate. No hidden fees or contracts.
In-House vs. Outsourced Legal Bookkeeping
| In-House | Outsourced (RBO) |
|---|---|
| hiring/training, limited redundancy, coverage gaps. | standardized checklists, CPA review, three-way trust reconciliations, faster month-end close. |
Client Reviews
We support business owners across the country with reliable, remote bookkeeping. Here’s what a few of them say:
I wish we had done this years ago.
Garcia F, Estate Law Firm Owner
Saved us during audit prep.
Lewis C, Compliance Manager
100% worth it. We’ve never had more clarity.
Johnson T, Managing Partner
Frequently Asked Questions
QuickBooks Online and Xero.
Yes. Each month, a CPA reviews your P&L, balance sheet, and trust balances to ensure accuracy and compliance, giving you full confidence during tax time or audits.
Just visit our <a href='https://www.remotebooksonline.com/bookkeeping-services-for-lawyers'>law firm bookkeeping page</a> and click "Start Free." We’ll connect you with a dedicated team to begin onboarding immediately.
Absolutely. We offer <a href='https://www.remotebooksonline.com/catch-up-bookkeeping'>catch-up bookkeeping</a> services to bring your books current quickly, no matter how many months or years you’ve fallen behind.
Yes. We support solo practitioners, growing law offices, and large firms with multiple attorneys and locations. Our workflows scale to match your operations.
We use QuickBooks Online and integrate with tools like Clio, MyCase, or PracticePanther to match your existing workflows.
Plans start at $150/month and scale with transaction volume, trust activity, and reporting needs. CPA review is included.
Most firms onboard within a few days. We’ll scope your needs, migrate your data, and begin reconciliations once access is granted.
Your <a href='https://www.remotebooksonline.com/bookkeeping/offer'>first month free</a> includes full bookkeeping service, transaction recording, reconciliation, and a CPA-reviewed report, at no charge or commitment.
Yes. We compile trust documentation, reconciliation reports, and ledgers, and can coordinate with your counsel or CPA during audits or bar reviews.
Get more answers in the full Bookkeeping for Lawyers FAQ →
Do you need an In-house Bookkeeper, an Outsourced team, or full Accounting?
Law firms often juggle trust accounts, retainers, expenses, and compliance. Some need a cleanup, others want a steady monthly engine, and many need CPA-level financial oversight.
These are the paths firms like yours usually compare:
If your internal books are behind:
If you need an ongoing bookkeeping engine:
If you need accounting and oversight:
If you want to outsource work but keep client relationships:
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