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Millions of middle-income Americans struggle to afford legal help as traditional retainers keep representation out of reach. The FAIR Practice Model (Financially Accessible Innovative Representation) offers a practical path forward.
Join attorneys James Bogatay and Jenn Johnson of Access Legal for a 60-minute on-demand webinar where you’ll:
Understand why today’s Access to Justice crisis reaches far beyond low-income clients
Learn how smaller retainers and automated payments expand your client base
See how MyCase and LawPay reduce overhead and strengthen collections
Discover how FAIR can increase client retention and attorney revenue
This course is eligible for 1.0 CLE credit. Registrants can access the credit tab in the CE21 registration link to check to see if their state is listed.
Why Access to Justice now affects both low- and middle-income clients
How smaller retainers and automated payments expand your client base
How MyCase and LawPay reduce overhead and strengthen collections
How FAIR increases client retention and attorney revenue
Practical steps for implementing FAIR ethically and effectively
Attorney representation has dropped from 99% in the 1970s to just 23% today. Retainers of $3,500–$10,000 lock out millions of middle-income households. The result: those who earn steadily still can’t access the legal help they need because of high upfront costs.
The FAIR Practice Model gives firms a way to serve more clients without sacrificing revenue. Smaller retainers, automated recurring payments through LawPay, and integrated practice management tools like MyCase help firms create affordable entry points for clients, improve collection rates and cash flow, and reduce administrative overhead.
By modernizing billing and operations, FAIR empowers firms to grow sustainably while meeting ethical obligations to expand access to justice.
FAIR aligns with core professional duties outlined in the Model Rules, supporting principles of:
Rule 1.2: Limited scope representation
Rule 1.4: Communication
Rule 1.5: Reasonable fees
Rule 1.15: Safekeeping property
Through informed consent and clear fee agreements, FAIR upholds compliance while encouraging innovation in service delivery.
Attorneys can play a key role in addressing the crisis by:
Continuing pro bono and clinic work
Supporting initiatives like ABA Free Legal Answers
Recognizing that middle-income clients also face barriers
Adopting modern billing models that reduce upfront cost
Using FAIR and 8am tools to create sustainable, accessible practices
By modernizing their fee structures and leveraging technology, firms can serve more people, strengthen their communities, and build healthier, more resilient practices.
This on-demand webinar helps legal professionals understand how the Access to Justice landscape is changing, and what they can do now to create affordable, sustainable paths to representation. You’ll walk away knowing:
How modern billing models remove financial barriers and increase retention
How solutions like MyCase and LawPay reduce overhead and strengthen collections
The ethical foundations that support the FAIR Practice Model
Practical ways to implement FAIR in your own firm
By adopting flexible fee structures and the right technology, your firm can serve more clients, grow revenue, and play a leading role in expanding Access to Justice nationwide.
James BogatayCo-Director of EducationAccess Legal
Jenn JohnsonCo-Director of EducationAccess Legal