Payment Solutions Designed for Legal Firms

Payment Solutions Designed for Legal Firms

Payment Solutions Designed for Legal Firms

Trusted payment solutions for attorneys and legal professionals.

Flexible options that fit the unique needs of legal practices.

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Handles Trust Funds Properly

Keep client funds separate and aligned with legal trust requirements.

Works With Legal Billing Styles

Works With Legal Billing Styles

Supports retainers, hourly charges, and staged payments without workarounds.

Keeps Payouts Clear and On Time

Keeps Payouts Clear and On Time

No vague timelines or hidden fees. You'll know when and how you get paid.

Why Legal Payments Require Specialized Processing

Legal payments involve unique challenges that standard payment processors simply aren't built to handle. At the core of these challenges is the requirement to keep client trust funds completely separate from operating accounts to meet IOLTA and ethical standards.

Common issues law firms face:

  • Strict separation of client trust funds from operating accounts

  • Large upfront retainers triggering fraud or risk alerts

  • Time-based billing causing confusion in payment systems

  • Funding delays impacting firm cash flow

  • Chargebacks linked to billing disputes and case outcomes

SensaPay understands these industry-specific workflows and builds protection into our processing system, preventing the payment delays and compliance headaches that plague firms using general-purpose processors.

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Flexible Payment Options for Legal Clients

Modern legal clients expect convenient payment options that fit their preferences. 

Client payment options include:

  • Credit and debit card processing with competitive rates

  • ACH transfers for lower-fee large transactions

  • E-check acceptance for clients who prefer traditional methods

  • Mobile payment options for on-the-go convenience

For ongoing clients, secure online payment portals provide access to their payment history and outstanding invoices. All payment options are mobile-friendly, allowing clients to settle their bills from anywhere, at any time.

This payment flexibility delivers real benefits to your practice. Firms using SensaPay see faster collections, reduced accounts receivable, and improved client satisfaction scores. By removing payment friction, you'll spend less time chasing payments and more time practicing law.

Key Features That Support Legal Billing

SensaPay offers tools built for legal practice needs:

Chargeback Management

Document and resolve fee disputes when clients question billing.

Subscriptions

Create installment plans for long-term matters in family law, immigration, or business cases.

Virtual Terminal

Take payments by phone during consultations without physical hardware.

Payment Links

Send secure links in invoices so clients can pay without creating accounts.

Customer Vault

Store client payment information securely for future billing on ongoing matters.

ACH Processing

Collect large retainers with lower fees than credit cards. Perfect for substantial legal transactions.

Solutions for Solo Practitioners to Large Law Firms

SensaPay scales seamlessly to fit legal practices of every size.

For solo practitioners and small firms, we offer straightforward setup processes and intuitive payment tools that don't require technical expertise. Our clear reporting helps you track every transaction without complicated accounting procedures.

Mid-size and large firms benefit from our multi-user access controls, detailed reporting capabilities, and higher volume processing capacity. Administrative staff can manage payments while attorneys focus on client work. Our dashboard provides firm-wide visibility into payment status across all matters.

SensaPay supports the unique needs of various practice areas including:

  • Family law with recurring payment plans

  • Immigration with milestone billing

  • Personal injury with settlement processin

  • Corporate law with retainer management

  • Estate planning with trust account handling

How Law Firms Can Apply for a Merchant Account

Getting started with SensaPay is easy. Submit these items to set up secure, compliant payment processing:

1

Basic Business Information

Include your law firm’s legal name, business address, and primary contact details.

3

Tax Identification

Provide your Employer Identification Number (EIN) or SSN if you're a sole proprietor.

5

Processing History

Share three months of recent bank statements or payment processing records.

2

Submit required documentation

Business registration, owner ID, and website/product details.

4

Compliance review

Provide basic business information and processing needs.

2

Business Registration Papers

Submit your business license, bar certification, or articles of incorporation.

4

Voided Business Check

Used to verify the bank account where payments will be deposited.

6

Identity Verification

Upload a government-issued ID for the firm’s owner, partner, or authorized representative.

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Integration with Legal and Accounting Tools

SensaPay connects seamlessly with the practice management and accounting tools legal professionals rely on daily. Our integration capabilities eliminate double data entry and streamline your billing workflow from end to end.

Popular integrations include:

  • Practice Management Systems: Clio, MyCase, Practice Panther, Rocket Matter, and LawPay

  • Accounting Software: QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, and FreshBooks

  • Document Management: NetDocuments and Worldox

  • CRM Systems: Lawmatics and Lexicata

  • Custom API connections: For proprietary firm systems

For firms with unique needs, our development team can create custom connections to proprietary systems. This flexibility ensures SensaPay fits into your existing technology ecosystem rather than forcing you to change your processes.

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FAQs About Payments for Legal Practices

Can law firms accept credit card payments for trust accounts?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

Can law firms accept credit card payments for trust accounts?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

Can law firms accept credit card payments for trust accounts?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

Can law firms accept credit card payments for trust accounts?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

How does SensaPay handle credit card fees for trust funds?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

How does SensaPay handle credit card fees for trust funds?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

How does SensaPay handle credit card fees for trust funds?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

How does SensaPay handle credit card fees for trust funds?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

How quickly can my law firm start processing payments?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

How quickly can my law firm start processing payments?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

How quickly can my law firm start processing payments?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

How quickly can my law firm start processing payments?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

Can my clients set up payment plans?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

Can my clients set up payment plans?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

Can my clients set up payment plans?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

Can my clients set up payment plans?

Rates can vary depending on factors like the level of risk your business carries and whether you sell online or in person. Typically, adult businesses see processing fees between 2.95% and 5%. Keep in mind, this doesn’t include other costs such as monthly account fees.

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