Plan for case expenses before settlement

For a contingency-fee law firm, the work on a case can continue for months or years before the firm receives its fee. During that time, the firm may need to pay eligible litigation costs and continue running its business. If several cases are active at once, expenses can build up before settlement income arrives. This can make it harder to plan the firm’s cash needs.

Explore financing for contingency fee law firms

Esquire Bank provides case-cost financing solutions designed for law firms. For qualifying firms, a case-cost line of credit may provide access to financing for eligible litigation expenses. The aim is to help firms consider how to manage case-related costs while their matters continue. Approval, availability, collateral requirements, rates, fees, and repayment terms depend on the bank’s review and the specific financing arrangement. Financing is not guaranteed, and firms should discuss their individual circumstances with Esquire Bank.

What will the webinar cover?

This free educational webinar will explain the cash-flow challenge that can arise when case expenses come before settlement income. It will discuss how case-cost financing may fit into a firm’s financial planning, what information a firm may need when exploring financing, and which questions to ask a banking advisor. Topics will include understanding eligibility, reviewing possible collateral requirements, considering costs and repayment terms, and comparing financing with the firm’s timing of expenses and expected income.

Who should attend?

The webinar is intended for managing partners, finance managers, and other decision makers at growth-stage regional contingency-fee law firms. It may be especially useful for firms with around 50–99 employees and annual revenue below $25 million that want to grow while managing costs across active cases. You do not need to assume that your firm qualifies for financing to attend. The session is an opportunity to understand the topic and identify questions to discuss with an advisor.

Why consider a bank that understands law firms?

Law firms have financial needs that can differ from those of many other businesses. A firm may have to fund case activity and regular operations while waiting for legal fees. Esquire Bank focuses on banking and financing solutions for the legal industry. Alongside case-cost financing, its broader services include working capital and growth capital solutions. Learn more about the bank’s [case-cost financing solutions](https://esquirebank.com/law-firm-banking/case-cost-financing-solutions/), [working capital solutions](https://esquirebank.com/law-firm-banking/working-capital-solutions/), and [growth capital solutions](https://esquirebank.com/law-firm-banking/growth-capital-solutions/).

Prepare for a useful conversation

Before speaking with a banking advisor, consider listing the types of case expenses your firm needs to manage, how many cases are active, when expenses usually arise, and how delayed settlements affect the firm’s cash plan. It can also help to prepare questions about eligibility, collateral, interest rates, fees, repayment, and the information required for an application. These questions can help you decide whether a financing discussion is worthwhile for your firm.  Take the next step The webinar is an educational starting point, not a promise that financing will be approved or suitable for every firm. Register to learn about the topic, then decide whether a one-to-one conversation would help you understand the options available to your business. To learn more about Esquire Bank, visit the [Esquire Bank website](https://esquirebank.com/). You can also review the bank’s information about [case-cost financing](https://esquirebank.com/law-firm-banking/case-cost-financing-solutions/) before the session.