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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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LAPM is a specialist brand in legal management that offers a comprehensive range of services to law firms and professional businesses. With over 20 years of experience, LAPM can effectively manage your firm's administrative needs, allowing you to focus on client work. From general accounting to client invoices, HR to payroll, LAPM can streamline your operations and ensure compliance with Law Society requirements. Their Practice Management Services cover a wide range of tasks, including daily case management, preparation of annual Law Society renewals, insurance and reports, and managing workflow and cashflow needs. They offer services in accordance with each jurisdictional Law Society rules, providing you with professional guidance you can rely on. In addition, LAPM offers MYOB/XERO/Quickbooks services for weekly reconciliation of transactions, payment of supplier invoices, and preparation of monthly management accounts. They can also assist with human resources tasks such as maintaining employee records and compliance management. Furthermore, LAPM provides integration, setup, and training for third-party API applications. 

LAPM also offers SaaS management consulting, focusing on prompt and reliable administrative services for small and medium professional businesses across Australia. They can help businesses achieve their goals and improve profitability through system and process reviews. Additionally, LAPM provides quality website design and hosting services in partnership with a trusted design partner. They can create a professional and modern website for your firm, complete with logo design and a full stationery package. Trust LAPM to handle your legal management needs efficiently and effectively, so you can focus on delivering top-notch legal services to your clients. Contact LAPM today to learn more about their services and to see examples of their recent work.

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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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