Bill clients for legal work: time at your hourly rate, court and filing fees, and any retainer drawn down. Add your lines and download a clean PDF invoice - free, no account.
What a law firm invoice should include
- Your firm and the client, with the matter reference
- A unique invoice number and the issue and due dates
- Billable time by task with your hourly rate
- Disbursements - court fees, filing fees, searches
- Retainer applied, the balance due and your payment terms
Example law firm invoice
Here is a typical set of line items — click the button to open it in the editor, then change the descriptions, amounts and your details.
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal services - per hour | 6 | $300.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Paralegal time - per hour | 3 | $150.00 | $450.00 |
| Court filing fee | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Total | $2,685.00 |
Law firms often bill monthly against a retainer and itemize disbursements separately from time.
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