For law firms—especially personal injury practices, litigation firms, and any practice managing trust accounts—financial accuracy and compliance aren’t just “nice to have.” They’re legal requirements.
Whether you’re issuing settlement disbursements, paying medical providers, reimbursing experts, or managing client retainers, you need a secure, auditable, and compliant check printing process. Yet many firms still rely on manual workflows, outdated check stock, and risky approval methods that expose them to fraud, delays, and compliance risks.
A modern, secure check printing solution is no longer optional—it’s a necessity.
1. Settlement Disbursements Require Speed and Accuracy
Personal injury law firms often process high-value settlement checks—sometimes dozens per week. In these moments, timeliness, accuracy, and client trust matters.
A delayed or incorrect check can deter client confidence, complicate case closures, and introduce unnecessary friction at the end of an already long legal process.
Secure, automated check printing with Checkrun ensures every settlement check is approved, printed, and delivered correctly—without bottlenecks or manual errors.
2. Trust Accounting Comes with Strict Compliance Requirements
Law firms handling IOLTA or trust accounts must follow strict rules around:
- Fund segregation
- Payment approvals
- Audit trails
- Check disbursement documentation
An antiquated or manual check printing process increases the risk of:
- Client funds
- Missing approval signatures
- Lost documentation
- Compliance violations
With Checkrun, firms get built-in controls that align with trust accounting best practices, including:
- Multi-level approvals and electronic signatures
- Real-time audit trails and check image capture
- Secure user workflows and permissions by role
- Automatic logging of every action in both Checkrun and QuickBooks Online
- Visual affirmation of payment at time of issuance, even for mailed checks
3. Outdated Check Processes Increase Fraud Risk
Check fraud is one of the most common and costly types of financial fraud—especially for organizations handling high-dollar payments.
Faxed approvals, emailed PDFs, shared passwords, and manually printed checks all create vulnerabilities.
A secure check printing platform helps firms:
- Secure payment data
- Control who can print or approve checks
- Log every action of the approval process
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Reduce human error
With Checkrun, law firms also benefit from Positive Pay integrations, which provide banks with a verified list of checks—dramatically reducing the risk of altered or counterfeit checks.
4. Distributed and Remote Teams Need Centralized Control
Law firms rarely operate entirely under one roof. Partners work remotely, bookkeepers may be offsite, and settlement coordinators may be in another office.
Without a centralized check approval and printing solution, this can cause:
- Delayed client payments
- Backlogged approvals
- Miscommunication between teams
Checkrun makes it easy for firms to:
- Securely approve, sign, and schedule checks from any device
- Set custom roles and permissions
- Route checks for multi-level approvals and multi-signatures
- Print checks securely from any location
5.Secure Check Printing Protects Client Relationships
At the center of every personal injury or litigation case is a payee who expects professionalism and timely payment—especially at the end of a long legal journey.
A fast, compliant, secure process builds trust—especially when issuing settlement disbursements.
Checkrun helps law firms deliver payments efficiently and confidently, reinforcing a strong client experience.
Why Checkrun Is the Preferred Choice for Law Firms
Checkrun offers everything legal teams need to manage checks quickly and securely, including:
- Remote & multi-level check approvals
- Positive Pay fraud protection
- Role-based access controls
- QuickBooks Online integration
- Clear, audit-ready activity logs
- Secure, on-demand check printing from any location
Whether you’re managing settlement payments, trust accounts, or operational checks, Checkrun helps ensure compliance, security, and efficiency every step of the way.
In Conclusion
Law firms handle sensitive financial operations every day—especially those in the personal injury space. A secure check printing process isn’t just about convenience. It’s about protecting client funds, upholding legal standards, strengthening trust, and eliminating vulnerabilities.
With Checkrun, firms get a modernized, secure, streamlined, and compliant solution designed for today’s legal payment workflows.
