NextChapter Payments

Simplify client payments with NextChapter Payments, a secure way for you to collect fees online. Send invoices and manage all firm payments for any practice area without leaving NextChapter.

Law Firm Payments

Manage everything in one place, including invoices, outstanding client fees, and payment history with the NextChapter Payments dashboard. Information is displayed in real-time, so that you can see all firm payments and activity. The dashboard also gives your practice an overview of payment trends, like deposited funds and total invoice amounts by month.

Online Client Payments

With a user-friendly payment portal, clients can make payments securely online. Send the invoice to the client through NextChapter, and they'll be emailed a link to the portal. Clients are able to view invoices and make a payment at their convenience. This helps you get paid faster and avoid overdue invoices.

How it Works

Get started with law firm payments in just a few simple steps.

Submit an application

Complete a one-time application within NextChapter and you’ll be ready for all future online law firm payments.

Generate an invoice

Create an invoice for your attorney fees instantly from a case in NextChapter or on the payments dashboard.

Invite your clients

Send your clients their invoice without leaving NextChapter. They'll be directed to an online portal where they can view and pay the invoice.

Client submits a payment

Whenever they're ready, clients can pays their invoices via NextChapter's Client Portal.

Receipt is sent via email

For every payment made, your clients receive a receipt via email, and your law firm gets a notification.

Import into NextChapter

NextChapter records each payment in the case and on the payments dashboard. All data is seamlessly inputted into your software without the manual work.

Process the payment

The payment will be transferred to your law firm’s bank account.

Payments Accepted

Give your clients options. NextChapter is powered by Usio to accept the following forms of payments.

Benefits & Features

Secure

We're partnered with Usio to ensure payments are secure and in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).

Payment Options

You can choose whether to set up one-time or recurring payments for each case.

Reminders

Set up automated payment reminders via text or email so your clients never miss a deadline. Reminders help you get paid faster.

Dashboard

The payments dashboard feature shows you all payment info for each case and client. See an overview of invoice status, outstanding fees, and more.

Payment portal

NextChapter's Client Portal is easy-to-use and helps clients pay their attorney fees online with just a few clicks.

NextChapter import

Each case in NextChapter will automatically reflect payment history and status, helping you avoid excess data entry.