# CPN Legal
> CPN Legal has been a trusted provider of accounting and bookkeeping services for legal professionals since 2011. We serve a wide range of clients, from solo practitioners to large law firms, offering personalized strategies to ensure their success. Based in Cincinnati, our team of accountants, bookkeepers, and KPI specialists provides nationwide support. Our services include payroll setup, QuickBooks integration, Clio consulting, KPI reporting, and more, all with easy onboarding and continuous support. Let us handle your firm’s finances so you can focus on growth.

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Last updated: 2026-08-18
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## At a glance
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- Website: [cpn-legal.com](https://cpn-legal.com/)

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## Features
- **Services For Your Law Firm** — At CPN Legal, we understand the unique financial intricacies of legal practices, and our dedicated team is committed to providing customized solutions to ensure the seamless financial management of your firm. Explore our range of services below that are designed to empower your firm with financial clarity, allowing you to focus on what you do best – practicing law.   
- **Expert Accounting Solutions for Law Firms Nationwide** — Trusted by 300+ Law Firms NationwideHelps attorneys increase profitability and efficiency, offering scalable services.Proven & RecognizedClio Gold Level Consultant, QuickBooks Elite ProAdvisor, multi-year Clio Partner Award winner.A Team You Can Rely OnDedicated bookkeeper and team lead, supported by a 28-member team ensuring accuracy and compliance.Law Firm Accounting, SimplifiedOver 12 years of experience providing bookkeeping, trust accounting, KPI reporting, payroll, and financial consulting.

## Team
- **Peggy Gruenke — Owner** — We’d like to introduce you to our co-Founder, Peggy Gruenke. Part of our CPN Legal founding family, Peggy has over 20 years experience in the legal industry. Prior to working with lawyers, she developed integral technology proficiencies and was employed as an IT consultant for small businesses. If her work here with CPN Legal does not keep her busy enough, Peggy is a nationally sought-after speaker on legal technology and law firm operations. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Peggy attended Xavier University. Peggy met her husband, Chris, during her time at Xavier University. They’ve built many wonderful things together not least of which is their family. Full of energy, Peggy does not sit still for very long. She loves spending time with her granddaughter, June. She spends most Fridays taking June on adventures across Cincinnati. Peggy also spends time gardening, with some of her flowers growing over 6’ tall!
- **Chris Grunke — Owner** — Meet our co-Founder, Chris Grunke. One half of our CPN Legal founding family, Chris began his professional life at Marion Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals. After 15 years growing in and learning from the corporate world, started his own business, an up-scale billiards club, and realized his passion for small business strategy. Chris has put that passion to use by bringing the strategic thinking, process improvement techniques, operational discipline and implementation skills to small and mid-market companies in a variety of industries. Like many of our team, Chris is an Ohio native. He grew up in Cincinnati and went to Walnut Hills High School and Xavier University. Chris and Peggy are both very active. One of Chris’ preferred activities is Beach Volleyball. Every Sunday evening, you can find him on the sand volleyball courts where he plays with his daughter and niece.