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LAPM - Law Firm Management

Practice management, software integration, training solutions and managed IT, removing the stress of operating your firm

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  • Karen Bryant
    Practice Manager

    LAPM have been instrumental in assisting with streamlining our operational function including the setup of certain LEAP functions. They have provided guidance, training, automation of documents and have assisted with tools such as Workflows.

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Experience you can count on

With 20+ years of experience in practice management, LAPM can remove the stresses of operating your law firm. Anything relating to money, administration or software platforms we can do.


Spend your time doing client work and leave the office tasks to us, from general accounting to client invoices, HR to payroll. LAPM can streamline your operation, manage your firm and bill you in only time spent in units. 


Ensure you are compliant with Law Society requirements with our professional guidance including daily case management, preparation of annual Law Society renewals, insurance and reports and managing your workflow and cashflow needs including budgeting, forecasting and reporting as required.  

Training & Services

  • Initial Installation & Training
  • Bookkeeper Training
  • Follow Up Training
  • New User Training
  • Novations & Mergers
  • Transitions
  • Integrations
  • Precedent Customisation
  • Precedent Training
  • Project Management
  • Refresher Training

MYOB, Quickbooks & Xero

  • Set Up
  • Training
  • Conversion Balances

Workflows

  • Workflow Creation
  • Workflow Modification
  • Workflow Training

Precedents

  • Precedent Customisation
  • Precedent Training
  • Integrations

Practice Management

  • Office Account Management & Reconciliation - Office, credit cards, SMSF and other entities
  • Trust Account Management - Receipting, reconciliation & EOM, statutory deposits, trust audits
  • Tax Compliance - BAS, IAS, EOFY GST Reconciliation, ICA management
  • Payroll - Processing, leave requests, entitlements, STP Reporting, EOFY STP reporting
  • Management Reports - P&L, fee earner performance, department costs, cashflow forecasting
  • Billing - Ad-hoc or regular invoices issued, debtor management and  court claims 
  • Matter Management - Opening files, preparing initial & final letters, CSAs


Ask us for a copy of our task list to see the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks we can perform as required.

Other Services

  • Legal Secretarial Services
  • Providior Litigation Funding
  • Redview Reporting
  • Macquarie Banking

Our Team

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Lana Lake

CEO & Managing Director

Lana Lake is a seasoned Law Firm Management Consultant with extensive experience in legal practice management and SaaS. As Managing Director of LAPM, she specialises in improving operational efficiency and implementing best practices in law firms. Lana has held senior roles in leading multinationals overseeing operations, systems and technology integrations. As a business owner and entrepreneur Lana is dedicated to helping firms streamline their processes and achieve greater success.

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Paddy Hawkins

Chief Financial Officer

With a background in Data Science and a keen understanding of finance, Paddy is responsible for driving the financial performance of firms. His expertise in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making helps ensure that law firms maintain their strong financial health while supporting sustainable growth. Paddy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science from the University of South Australia, bringing a data-driven approach to financial leadership.

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Makayla Gill

Chief Operations Officer & Automation Specialist

With a passion for empowering law firms through innovative technology solutions, Makayla focuses on streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and productivity. Her leadership in practice management and automation tools has transformed multiple law firms, helping them adopt best practices for sustainable growth. Makayla has extensive experience of document automation with various software programs, giving her a deep understanding of legal processes and client needs.

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