Custom fields
Add matter numbers, insurance IDs, HIPAA flags, and session codes to ensure invoices match client records and payer requirements.
Use templates that produce clear, tamper-evident invoices and pair them with compliant eSignature and recordkeeping practices to support enforceability and professional responsibility obligations.
A solo attorney uses the template to bill clients directly, ensuring invoices include matter numbers and client consent notices. They require straightforward template editing, secure delivery, and clear export options for tax and trust accounting.
A practice manager configures templates, manages approvals, reconciles payments, and enforces retention policies. They need role-based access, batch export, integration with accounting software, and audit logs to support firm compliance and oversight.
Add matter numbers, insurance IDs, HIPAA flags, and session codes to ensure invoices match client records and payer requirements.
Built-in computation for hourly rates, prorated charges, taxes, and discounts reduces manual math and improves invoice accuracy for complex billing scenarios.
Maintain historical templates with timestamps and change logs to support audits and demonstrate consistent billing practices over time.
Role-based permissions restrict who can edit templates, create invoices, or approve final documents to maintain internal control and confidentiality.
Multiple sending methods including encrypted email, secure links, and integrated eSignature workflows support client preferences and compliance requirements.
Batch export to accounting formats and generate reports for unpaid invoices, aging, and reconciliation with trust or operating accounts.
Populate invoice fields directly from Google Docs templates and keep narrative sections editable while syncing key billing fields back to the invoice system for export.
Link client and matter records from your CRM so invoices automatically include contact data, matter numbers, and client billing preferences to minimize manual entry.
Save final invoices to Dropbox or other file services for centralized archival with version control and retention policies applied by the firm.
Export invoice batches in common formats for import into accounting systems to reconcile payments and manage trust accounting where applicable.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Invoice trigger event | Session completion |
| Approval requirement | Practice manager review |
| Reminder frequency | 7 days |
| Archive retention | 7 years |
| Delivery method | Secure link |
Use a modern browser on desktop, tablet, or mobile and ensure JavaScript and cookies are enabled for full template editing and preview functionality.
For secure transmission and compliance on mobile devices, ensure connections use TLS, device lock is active, and any third-party eSignature provider complies with ESIGN and UETA for U.S. transactions.
An in-house legal clinic issues therapy invoices with standardized session codes and matter references to streamline bookkeeping.
Resulting in faster month-end close and clearer audit trails for billing disputes and fee reviews.
A law firm billing court-ordered therapy captures judge docket numbers and payer instructions to ensure invoices meet court reporting requirements.
Leading to fewer rejected claims from courts or insurers and a verifiable chain of billing custody for compliance.
| Feature | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance with ESIGN/UETA | |||
| HIPAA support | Limited | Limited | |
| Bulk Send capability | |||
| Native integrations | Google, Dropbox, CRM | Salesforce, SAP | Adobe ecosystem |
30 days
60 days
At 7, 21, and 45 days
7 years
Annual
| Plan | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | Dropbox Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (approx.) | $8 per user/mo | $10 per user/mo | $9.99 per user/mo | $12 per user/mo | $19 per user/mo |
| Free trial availability | Yes, limited features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| API access included | Available on business plans | Available with add-ons | Available | Available | Available |
| HIPAA-ready options | Business plans with BAA | Enterprise only | Enterprise options | Limited | Enterprise options |
| Primary integrations | Google, Dropbox, CRMs | Salesforce, Microsoft, Oracle | Adobe Document Cloud | Dropbox ecosystem | CRM and document platforms |