Frequently Asked Questions - LexisNexis

The following table compares the
terminology used in Time Matters®
and PCLaw:
For more information about the Time
Matters®/PCLaw Link, see the Time
Matters User Manual:
• Version 3 User Manual – pages
254 to 265
• Version 2 User Manual – pages
217 to 231
Time Matters® PCLaw
Contacts Clients
Matters Matters
Billing Slip Time Entry
Staff Lawyer
Event Classification Code Task Code
Memo Description
Duration Time
I am working on a contingency case where I will not be billing the matter until the case is completed.
The fee will be determined at that time. How can I keep track of the work done without billing the
client?
To prevent the matter from being billed until the case is completed:
1. On the File menu, point to Matter and click Open Matter.
2. Type or select the matter nickname for this case and click OK.
3. Click the Billing/Past Due/Taxes tab.
4. In the Frequency box, select Exclude.
5. In the Quoted Type box, select Contingency.
6. To save your changes, click OK.
The billing frequency of Exclude prevents this matter from being billed if you do mass billing.
To make time entries for the work you have done:
1. Enter time dockets using the Time Sheet function as you would with any other matter, using a rate of
zero on the time entries.
When the case is completed, produce the bill using the Create Bill function from the Billing menu:
1. On the Main tab, type or select the matter nickname in the Matter box.
2. Click OK.
3. In the Fees box, enter the fee amount for the whole case.
4. Click OK.
5. On the Explanation for Fee Adjustment screen, type in the text to appear on the bill.