Estimating and controlling costs are a challenge in every profession, and this is also true for many lawyers. The following list includes all currently available LPM tools and templates that address this key issue:
Checklist for getting started on budgets
Six steps to better budgets
Matter planning template (including tracking)
Matter planning template: IPO of a Subchapter S corporation
Litigation example: Budget template
Be cautious about sharing budgets
Alternative ways to charge for legal services
Tracking and controlling costs
Task codes: An overview
How to avoid scope creep
Scope changes in litigation
Establishing a change control process
Change request form
Prepare and negotiate for approval of a scope change