Why Law Firms Still Rely on Checks
Despite the rise of digital payments, law firm check payments remain a necessity. Attorneys still issue checks for:
- IOLTA and trust account checks that meet strict compliance requirements
- Client settlements where a physical payment reassures clients
- Vendor and expert witness payments that require clear audit trails
In legal practice, checks aren’t just convenient—they’re often required. But managing them manually creates unnecessary risk and wasted time.
The Challenges of Check Payments in Law Firms
Relying on outdated processes for check issuance comes with common frustrations:
- Time-intensive workflows: Administrators and staff spend hours printing, signing, and mailing checks
- Compliance concerns: Errors in trust account checks or IOLTA disbursements can trigger audits
- Approval bottlenecks: Partners often need to sign checks in person, delaying payments.
- Fraud risks: Managing sensitive client funds that must be protected from misuse.
These challenges add cost and complexity, keeping attorneys away from what matters most—serving their clients.
How Checkrun Simplifies Law Firm Check Payments
Checkrun is built for businesses that depend on checks. For law firms, that means:
- Trust account compliance: Maintain accurate records and ensure every transaction is properly tracked
- Automated workflows: Schedule, approve, and issue checks without manual bottlenecks
- Remote payment approvals: Securely review and sign checks from anywhere
- Fraud protection: Advanced safeguards to protect sensitive client funds, including Positive Pay and electronic remittance advice
- Faster settlements: Disburse client payments quickly and accurately
With Checkrun, law firm check payments become streamlined, secure, and compliant.
Checkrun Benefits for Law Firms
- Trust Account Management: Keep client funds separated, compliant, and audit-ready
- Settlement Disbursements: Issue payments to clients faster with fewer errors
- Vendor Payments: Pay legal vendors, experts, and office expenses with confidence
Whether managing client trust accounts or issuing high-value settlement checks, Checkrun gives firms the control and efficiency they need.
The Bottom Line
Checks aren’t going away for law firms—but the way firms manage them are evolving. With Checkrun, law firms can simplify their payment issuance process, stay compliant, and protect client trust funds—all while saving valuable time. Schedule a demo with Checkrun to see how your law firm can modernize the payment process.
