Legal

Many individuals and entities contribute heavily to a law firms growth and development by supplying answers to important questions at critical times. As a lawyer, you know that one of your chief responsibilities centers on finding just the right resources for those individuals who provide experience, information and guidance tailored by a thorough knowledge of law firm management and its day-to-day operations.

We have the resources available to assist you with the growth of your firm. APEX can help you by providing:

Sound Advice

Law firm economics are changing dramatically. Factors including increased competition and overhead costs and decreased profitability have changed the practice of law from a profession to a business. Like other entrepreneurial ventures, the success of today's law firm will depend largely upon results oriented management acting on sound and timely business advice.

Lawyers may find it difficult and costly to internally develop the expertise necessary to meet the challenges of today's business environment. As professionals serving professionals, we understand these problems and will help you meet these challenges with our business, tax, financial and accounting advice.

Services You Need

In addition to our traditional services, we can assist you in the following areas:

• Law firm practice management
• Developing management rep to maximize billable hours, collection and realization percentages
• Improving time and billing process
• Structuring internal accounting systems and controls to capture data necessary for management reports, including monthly financial statements
• Structuring partnership and shareholder agreements
• Financial and capital budgeting
• Improving cash flow
• Conducting client satisfaction surveys
• Office automation
• Computer hardware & software selection/training
• Lease/buy considerations
• Tax planning for the firm and individual partners

Traditional Services

We are available to prepare income tax returns for you and your partners. We provide audit, review and compilation services for your financial statements, and will help you select the service which is right for you. But our services don't stop here.
We provide:

• Annual and long-term tax planning
• Representation before all levels of the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities

We stay on top of changes in the legal professional to help you prepare for growth and prosperity in the future. We have much to offer and look forward to the opportunity to assist your firm.

Our experience is invaluable. Throughout all phases, we provide all business, tax, financial and accounting services which are necessary to ensure your success. The members of our firm share specialized knowledge and capabilities in a wide range of areas. More importantly, we share an earnest desire to see that your firm is successful. Give us a call. We will be glad to discuss how our business experience can help you.