Yes – you can proportion a single disbursement across multiple files in LawApp. Each file will display its own line item within the supplier invoice or payment screen, reflecting the portion attributed to that specific matter.
This ensures accurate cost recovery and compliance with trust and billing standards.
Important Compliance Note (Australia)
No Australian Law Society permits the same disbursement to be applied in full across multiple matters. This would constitute double-dipping and is not compliant with professional conduct rules.
When a law firm incurs an outlay and classifies it as a disbursement, only the actual amount (plus any applicable GST) can be recovered. You cannot charge a markup or additional fee for administering a disbursement.
Any time spent arranging or managing the disbursement should be recorded as professional fees via a time entry.
This ensures proper audit trails for each matter.
