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Law Firms

Accounting for Law Firms That
Understands Practice Finance

Law firm accounting involves compliance requirements, partnership structures, and trust account management that most CPA firms aren’t equipped to handle. Ours is.

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Our Expertise

Law Firm Finance Is Specialized.
So Are We.

IOLTA trust accounting, partner draw structures, contingency fee timing, client cost reimbursements, and multi-state nexus for multi-office practices — these are the issues that separate a law firm accounting specialist from a generalist CPA.

We serve law firms ranging from solo practitioners to mid-size litigation and transactional practices. Our partners understand bar compliance requirements, the financial structure of equity and non-equity partnerships, and the tax implications of different billing and collection structures.

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Common Challenges We Solve
  • IOLTA trust account compliance and three-way reconciliation
  • Partner and associate compensation structure design
  • Contingency fee timing and revenue recognition
  • Client cost advance management and reimbursement accounting
  • Firm profitability analysis by practice area and partner
  • Succession, buy-in, and lateral hire financial structuring
  • Multi-state nexus and apportionment for multi-office firms
How We Help

What Davis Group Delivers
for This Industry

Trust Accounting ComplianceThree-way reconciliation and IOLTA compliance to protect your bar license and your clients
Partner Compensation DesignEat-what-you-kill, lockstep, and hybrid compensation structures that align incentives and minimize tax
Tax PlanningCash vs. accrual method elections, S-Corp considerations, and profit distribution timing for partners
Practice Profitability AnalysisUnderstanding which practice areas, partners, and clients are actually driving your firm's economics
Firm Succession PlanningFinancial structure for attorney departures, laterals, equity buy-ins, and firm dissolution
Your Partner Match
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Michael Haslach
Partner — Professional Services

Michael has worked extensively with professional services firms, including law practices. He understands partnership structures, billing economics, and the specific compliance requirements that govern law firm finances.

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Tax Planning & Compliance
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Monthly & Quarterly Accounting
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Outsourced CFO & Controller
Common Questions

What Law Firms Clients Ask Us

  • What are the IOLTA trust accounting requirements in Florida?

    Florida attorneys are required to maintain IOLTA (Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts) accounts for client funds, perform three-way monthly reconciliations, and maintain detailed records of all trust transactions. Bar audits can occur at any time. We help firms establish and maintain compliant trust accounting systems.

  • Should our law firm be structured as an LLC, S-Corp, or PA?

    It depends on your state bar requirements, partner count, income levels, and long-term succession goals. Florida allows several business structures for law firms. We analyze the tax and liability implications of each and recommend the structure that fits your specific situation.

  • How do you help with partner compensation disputes?

    We help firms design compensation structures that are transparent, defensible, and aligned with firm strategy. When disputes arise, we can provide financial analysis and modeling to help partners evaluate different allocation scenarios objectively.

Ready to Work With a CPA Who
Actually Knows Your Industry?

Schedule a free conversation. We’ll match you with the right partner and tell you exactly how we can help.