Question 1

Does Attorney Core support contingency and flat fee billing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Attorney Core supports hourly, flat fee, contingency, retainer, and hybrid billing arrangements. Each matter is configured with its own billing arrangement, and the system supports multiple fee types within the same firm.

Question 2

Can clients pay invoices online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Attorney Core is designed for invoice payment links so clients can review an invoice and move directly into payment when online payments are configured for the firm.

Question 3

Does it include IOLTA trust accounting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Attorney Core includes built-in IOLTA-compliant trust accounting. Client funds are tracked in separate ledgers, disbursements are managed with approval controls, and three-way reconciliation reports are generated automatically.

Question 4

How hard is it to migrate from another legal software platform?

Accepted Answer

For most small firms, the key is to migrate active workflows first: clients, matters, documents, billing status, deadlines, and staff ownership. Attorney Core is positioned for guided adoption rather than a long enterprise rollout.

Question 5

Does it include trust accounting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every plan includes built-in IOLTA-compliant trust accounting with separate client ledgers and three-way reconciliation reports.

Question 6

Does client intake flow into the matter without duplicate entry?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Attorney Core is designed so structured intake data can support conflict checks, client conversion, matter setup, and follow-up workflows without forcing staff to retype the same facts across different tools.

Question 7

Can clients access their cases?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The client portal lets clients view case updates, download documents, pay invoices, and message their attorney - 24/7.

Question 8

Is it available as a desktop app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Attorney Core runs in any web browser and is also available as a Windows desktop app for attorneys who prefer desktop software.

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