Law firms are seeking new, innovative ways to do business, and strategic planning is at the forefront of leadership initiatives.
Withum’s ranking on the “Best Of” Business Accounting Provider for law firms reflects the value Withum brings to the legal industry when helping address the unique needs of law firms. The Law Firm Services Team serves firms of all sizes, from boutique practices to Am Law 200 organizations, helping managing partners and firm leadership make…
As 2026 comes to a close, cash-basis law firms should consider year-end planning opportunities that may reduce or defer taxable income while supporting the firm’s broader business and cash-flow objectives. Because cash-basis taxpayers generally recognize income when received and deductions when paid, actions taken before December 31 can directly affect the taxable income ultimately allocated…
Many law firm owners look at the bottom line of their profit and loss (P&L) statement and assume the firm is in great shape. But here’s the reality: You can be profitable on paper and still run out of cash. It happens to busy, growing, well-run firms, not because the work isn’t there but because…
Law firms generate and manage an enormous volume of information over the life of every client matter. As those records accumulate across systems, effective legal records management becomes more complex. Most firms assume those records are under control until they’re asked to produce them during litigation, respond to a cybersecurity incident or prepare for AI-powered…
As global law practices and flexible work arrangements expand, lawyers are increasingly working outside their home jurisdictions. Whether driven by client needs, secondments, or remote work flexibility, these arrangements can quietly create tax residency and permanent establishment risks, often sooner than expected and without formal firm approval. Why Lawyers Attract Tax Scrutiny From a tax…