Lost Time relates to the non-recording of billable services altogether provided to clients. Due to inefficient software applications, combined with lack sufficient internal procedures, smaller billable time entries may never be recorded.

Common reasons for lost time are as follows:

Interruptions in the attorneys work day causing them to forget to record small transactions, Cumbersome recording techniques causing the attorney to subconsciously dread recording time, Lack of ability to easily review a full days activity, Incorrectly remembering the actual amount of time devoted to a specific service.

The L.A.W.S./Pro Solution: Accurate recording of time requires self-discipline. The attorney must sincerely desire, and make a conscious effort, to record billable time accurately and efficiently. L.A.W.S./Pro provides the tools to encourage the attorney to record all billable time - decreasing the likelihood of losing billable transactions.

A comprehensive calendar system which combines pre-scheduled appointments with the current days work in process transactions, Strong emphasis towards immediately entering services rendered as performed, The ability to review a complete days activity on a single screen, Optional use of an activity timer to accurately record time for services rendered, Use of productivity budgets encouraging attorneys to think productively and encourage billable time accumulation, Display of billable hour accumulations per day encouraging review of the posted transactions noted on sub-par days.