Payment Processing with Emery Wager from Confido Legal

In this episode of Accountants Law Pod, our hosts sit down with Emery Wager, from Confido Legal, a payment processing platform designed exclusively for law firms. Together, they explore the complex world of legal payments and how technology is reshaping the way firms manage transactions. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The origin story of Confido and how it’s grown into a trusted payment solution for law firms. Why payment processing for attorneys comes with unique compliance and regulatory challenges. How features like split payments, digital disbursements, and AI-supported fraud prevention give law firms an edge. The role of cutting-edge security in protecting client funds. How client-focused design is simplifying billing and boosting firm efficiency. A sneak peek into Confido’s future enhancements for the legal industry. Whether you’re an accountant, bookkeeper, or attorney, this conversation sheds light on how payment innovation can reduce risk, improve compliance, and create a smoother client experience. 🎧 Tune in to hear Emery’s journey, the tech behind Confido, and practical insights for law firms navigating today’s financial landscape. Resources from this episode: Chargebacks for Law FirmsState By State Guide to SurchargingState By State Guide to Disbursing Funds Electronically 00:32 Special Guest Introduction: Emery 01:10 Emery's Background and Confido Legal 04:02 Client-Focused Approach and Customer Service 08:19 Navigating Payment Processing for Law Firms 12:39 Challenges and Solutions in Payment Systems 17:22 Fraud Prevention and Security Measures 19:42 Innovations in Payment Processing 26:56 Discussing Pricing and Payment Collection 27:33 Evergreen Retainers in Family Law 28:27 Weekly Billing Practices 28:52 Merchant Services and Fees 35:07 Security and Fraud Prevention 43:55 Future of AI in Legal Payments Be sure to subscribe for more episodes! Find us on YouTube as well! If you have questions, topic requests, or guest suggestions you can email us at [email protected] or send us a message through our website, www.accountantslawpod.com If you want to join us in the Accountants Law Lab, visit our website at www.accountantslawlab.com to sign up! If you want to follow along with Steve’s airstream adventures, as well as Accountants Law Pod updates, be sure to follow us on instagram at Accountants Law Pod. Accountants Law Pod is hosted by Lynda Artesani, Sarah Prevost, and Steve Libhart and directed/produced by Teaira Burge and The Proper Trust. Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay - Edited by audiovideo_uk Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal, financial, or professional advice.