What you’ll learn at this webinar:
How to convert more qualified clients by rethinking affordability, not discounting
How the FAIR Practice model expands access while protecting your value and control
How to lead money conversations with confidence and earn trust faster
How modern payment tools turn accessibility into predictable, sustainable revenue
Understanding today’s access to justice gap
For decades, full legal representation was the norm. Today, only 23 percent of people have an attorney. Upfront retainers of $3,500 to $10,000 have made legal help inaccessible for millions of middle-income households, even those earning steadily. The barrier isn’t the willingness to pay; it’s the cost of entry.
The FAIR Practice model
The FAIR Practice model gives firms a practical way to serve more clients without giving up revenue. By offering smaller retainers, automated recurring payments through 8am™ LawPay, and integrated practice management tools like 8am MyCase, firms can create more accessible entry points while improving cash flow, strengthening collections, and reducing administrative work.
By modernizing billing and operations, FAIR helps firms grow sustainably while meeting their ethical responsibility to expand access to justice.
Ethical foundations for FAIR
The FAIR Practice model is grounded in the core professional duties outlined in the ABA Model Rules. It supports ethical, client-centered representation by reinforcing:
Rule 1.2: Limited scope representation
Rule 1.4: Clear, timely communication
Rule 1.5: Reasonable and transparent fees
Rule 1.15: Proper safeguarding of client funds
Through informed consent and clear fee agreements, FAIR helps firms stay compliant while encouraging thoughtful innovation in how legal services are delivered.
Learn how affordability can work for your clients and your firm.
Presenters
Dave AaronsAccess Legal
James BogatayCo-Director of EducationAccess Legal
Jenn JohnsonCo-Director of EducationAccess Legal