New Benefit Prevents Commingling of Client Funds

The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis now offers the Law Firm Merchant Account^TM, credit card processing for attorneys. A Law Firm Merchant Account is a professional payment solution that correctly handles credit transactions. Unlike standard merchant services, it safeguards and separates client funds into trust and operating accounts. Avoid the risk of commingling earned and unearned client fees with a Law Firm Merchant Account that is in compliance with American Bar Association and state guidelines for handling client funds. Why credit card processing? Credit card acceptance is rapidly becoming an expectation of professional service clients. In 2005 the number of electronic payments (credit and debit) in the US surpassed the number of paper checks processed for the first time in history. Not surprising given recent analyst estimates that 62% of all transactions in the US and Europe are now electronic.

Take advantage of this growing payment trend and offer your clients a convenient and flexible payment option through the BAMSL member program. Credit card acceptance is a proven marketing method that attracts clients and helps your firm win new business. It even doubles as practice management tool by providing payment flexibility, guaranteeing timely payment and reducing firm billing and collection times. Through the BAMSL member program you receive reduced processing rates, multiple features for the client-attorney transaction and a level of personalized service not easily found. If you are considering or already accept credit cards in your practice, we encourage you to confirm that your program is competitive and can properly process transactions. Call for a no obligation consultation with our partner Affiniscape Merchant Solutions at 866.376.0950 or visit www.affiniscape.com/BAMSL