Stuart Maue customizes each of our programs to meet the specific needs of the client.

Contact us directly to address any questions regarding a potential program.

What are the benefits of the e-Billing PLUS program?

Saving money, access to detailed management data, and freeing up in-house personnel are the main benefits of an e-Billing PLUS program. In the short term, establishing and enforcing clear policies for outside law firms will result in immediate savings. Over time, the monetary savings take the form of both reductions for noncompliant costs and changed behavior by the law firms. Our data warehouse allows management to view a wide variety of legal spend data to better anticipate current and future needs. In addition, the thorough review performed by Stuart Maue attorneys and accountants allows your personnel to quickly review and approve invoices, resulting in more time to perform other duties and responsibilities. Back to top

What are the main differences between traditional e-Billing and e-Billing PLUS?

Stuart Maue's e-Billing PLUS program combines the ease of e-Billing's data import process with the experience of attorney reviewers, providing the most reliable and comprehensive cost savings program in the industry. Back to top

Can Stuart Maue handle large volumes of data and costs?

Yes, there is essentially no limit to the amount of data and costs we can process and analyze. Our e-Billing PLUS program can manage any number of law firms, matters, invoices, timekeepers, entries, etc. Stuart Maue's database and software allow a thorough analysis of any size legal audit, as evidenced by our recent project involving in excess of $400 million in costs resulting from nationwide, multi-firm litigation. Back to top

What differentiates Stuart Maue from other companies that offer e-Billing?

Our attorneys as well as our technology differentiate Stuart Maue from other e-Billing companies. Employing a team of experienced litigators and fee experts is the hallmark of a Stuart Maue review. Combining litigators and fee experts translates into reliable and meaningful audit/compliance results for our clients. Computer searches, no matter how refined, are limited and unreliable. Only an individual with law firm experience can effectively review attorney time records for potential billing abuses and compliance issues.

Our technology is the other feature that sets us apart. Stuart Maue's full-time staff of developers constantly improves our applications with state-of-the-art technology which in turn delivers the best user experience. In addition, Stuart Maue creates a customized workflow for every client in order to provide the most useful tool. We understand that client needs vary across companies and industries, and we use client feedback to enhance our applications and reports. Back to top

Can Stuart Maue review law firm invoices billed in a foreign currency?

Yes, Stuart Maue can review law firm invoices billed in foreign currency. We populate our database with exchange rates posted by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank allowing us to seamlessly convert findings into any currency on an as-needed basis. The Stuart Maue application allows clients to toggle between various currencies when viewing reports, invoices, and budget data. Back to top

If issues are identified in previously-paid bills, how do I recover funds?

Stuart Maue assists in the recovery process in a variety of ways depending on the needs of the client. Many clients elect to use our findings as a basis for negotiating recoupment, credits, or discounts. Stuart Maue is available to explain our findings and the rationale behind our reports to the law firm and the client. Additionally, Stuart Maue can participate in adversarial proceedings as an expert witness to assist the trier-of-fact in explaining Stuart Maue's methodology and the billing issues we identify. Back to top

How does Stuart Maue ensure my data is secure?

Our dedication to data security is evidenced by Stuart Maue undergoing an SAS 70 audit of our data systems and organizational controls. We constantly backup all client data and use redundant systems to prevent data loss. Stuart Maue uses no sub-contractors or other parties in order to ensure the integrity of our data and cost review process. Back to top

For more information about Stuart Maue's services, call us at: 1-800-291-9940 or e-mail us at: info@smmj.com.