Law firm billing software.

• Hourly billing

  Bill your clients on an hourly basis.

• Fee only/expense only billing

  Bill your clients for fees only on a matter, expenses only on a matter, or provide them with two separate bills for fees and expenses.

• Consolidated billing

  Consolidate multiple matters onto a single bill for your client.

• Flat fee billing

  Bill your clients a single flat fee amount.

• Project billing

  Bill your clients a flat fee at the beginning and end of a matter or based on an agreed payment schedule.

• eBilling

  Enter UTBMS codes and generate electronic bill files. Centerbase works with all standard and most custom electronic billing scenarios.

• Subscription billing

  Generate a flat fee billing on a recurring scheduled basis.

• Split billing

  Bill multiple clients for a single case using our law firm billing software. Designate percentages owed by each party and generate separate bills for each. Designate percentages owed by each party and generate separate bills for each.

• History billing

  Generate a history bill with options for fees, expenses, phases and payments over the entire history of a matter.

Yes! With Automated Workflows, you can choose who your pre-bills flow to.

Yes, we leverage Stripe's world-class security and functionality for our Payments.

Yes, Centerbase Payments supports, debit, credit, eChecks / ACH, recurring payments, and trust replenishments.

Mid-sized and growing law firms typically use specialized legal billing software like Centerbase that integrates invoicing, time tracking, and payment processing into a single platform. This all-in-one approach streamlines administrative tasks, improves accuracy, and enhances client service while supporting firm growth. By automating billing processes through ePre-bill and automated workflows, law firms can reduce errors, ensure timely payments, and maintain detailed financial records. Key features include multi-matter billing capabilities, customizable invoice templates, integration with trust and firm accounting, and secure client portals for online payments that meet modern client expectations.

Billing software is crucial for law firms as it enhances efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction while driving profitability. By automating invoicing and time-tracking, Centerbase reduces administrative burdens, minimizes errors, and accelerates payment cycles—completing billing up to 20x faster. This allows legal professionals to focus more on high-value tasks and less on non-billable administrative work. Additionally, it ensures compliance with trust accounting regulations and provides transparent financial reporting through customizable dashboards for better strategic decision-making and firm management.

Centerbase's billing software improves time management through automated time capture and streamlined timekeeping processes. Our platform allows attorneys to easily record billable hours with precision on desktop or through our mobile app, ensuring no time is lost or miscalculated—capturing up to an additional 200 hours per month that would have otherwise been forgotten. The system automatically tracks time spent on emails, calls, and texts, reducing the manual effort previously required. This integration between timekeeping and billing helps maximize profitability while improving client satisfaction through accurate, transparent invoicing.

Yes, Centerbase's billing software prioritizes security with our 100% incident-free cloud infrastructure and robust internal security permissions. Our system employs industry-standard 256-bit AES encryption, a mirrored disaster recovery data center, and role-based user permissions to protect sensitive financial and client information. By setting limits on what individuals or groups of users can access, firms maintain the highest level of data confidentiality for both internal records and client information. Additionally, our audit trails track who changes and deletes information internally to maintain accountability and compliance with legal regulations.

When choosing law firm billing software, consider whether the solution offers true integration between billing, accounting, and matter management in a single platform. Ensure the software is highly configurable to meet your firm's specific billing needs and supports multiple practice areas. Look for essential features such as ePre-bill approvals, automated workflows, multi-matter billing, and online payment options that meet modern client expectations. Additionally, evaluate the implementation process and ongoing support—Centerbase offers comprehensive data migration services, training programs, and dedicated customer success managers to ensure a smooth transition and maximize your return on investment.