Software designed for your governmental law practice

Deliver sound municipal counsel, manage administrative hearings, and collect retainers with ease. Start free with no credit card required.

  • Our team moves over your existing firm website, client matter files, intake forms, and invoice history from Clio or MyCase.

  • Execute engagement agreements with stored digital signatures and verify agency conflicts through custom online forms.

  • Issue recurring retainer invoices and accept secure card payments deposited to your bank account in two business days.

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Start with your website and add Invoicing, Forms and Payments when you need them.

Retainer invoice paid
Harrison County Water District paid $3,500.00 for monthly advisory services
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Civic Governance Law GroupSchedule an Advisory Consultation
VirginiaTrusted counsel for municipalities, public authorities, and government vendorsSchedule an Advisory Consultation
Municipal Advisory RetainerMonthly general counsel and ordinance review for local governing bodies$3,500.00
Administrative Hearing DefenseFull procedural representation before regulatory state licensing boards$2,800.00
Procurement and RFP CompliancePublic contract review, bid protest evaluation, and ethics audit$1,950.00

Example website design

“I have a cool website that’s already pulling in clients. Totally recommend Bizwise if you want to get your site up and running without any headaches!” Donna D, Google review

Complete practice management for governmental counsel

Invoicing

Send professional fee invoices and recurring retainer billing

Invoice public authorities and corporate clients with detailed line items, track retainer deposits, and collect card payments directly online.

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Forms

Screen agency conflicts and execute engagement letters

Capture conflict check details, FOIA inquiry specifics, and signed representation agreements with stored digital signatures.

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Website

Present your practice areas with a modern legal website

Showcase municipal capabilities, publish regulatory compliance updates on your blog, and offer clients a secure document portal.

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Payments

Collect consultation fees and invoice payments securely

Accept card payments on invoices and payment requests with daily payouts to your operating bank account in two business days.

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Customer List

Maintain an organized record of every public entity and agency

Track client contacts, matter notes, signed engagement forms, fee histories, and past correspondence on a single timeline.

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Online Booking

Let agency directors request formal consultation times

Provide a direct booking schedule for preliminary case evaluations, with intake forms and Google Meet video links generated automatically.

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From intake to resolution across key practice areas

Forms + Invoicing + Payments

Onboarding a town council for municipal advisory

A newly incorporated township needs general counsel services for ordinance drafting and council meetings.

  1. 1
    The township clerk fills out the firm's agency intake questionnaire on the website and uploads existing charter documentation.
  2. 2
    The managing partner reviews the conflict check data and emails a formal engagement proposal with payment terms for client signature.
  3. 3
    Once signed, the proposal converts into an invoice automatically, and the firm schedules recurring invoices for the monthly advisory fee.
  4. 4
    The township treasurer enters a card on the payment page, and funds transfer to the firm's account in two business days.
Result: The firm secures a long-term municipal retainer with executed agreements and recurring billing established on day one.
Invoicing
Engagement invoice
Paid
AArthur M.
General Municipal Counsel Retainer
Monthly advisory, ordinance drafting, and board meeting attendance
$3,500.00
Initial Charter & Code Review
Preliminary legal audit of municipal bylaws and zoning resolutions
$1,200.00
Total$4,700.00
Payment received via card. Next retainer invoice issues on the 1st.

Sample data

Online Booking + Forms + Invoicing

Defending a licensed contractor before a state board

A government contractor receives an administrative citation and requests urgent hearing representation.

  1. 1
    The contractor books an emergency administrative consultation through the website, uploading the regulatory citation notice.
  2. 2
    The firm sends an administrative defense agreement with fee terms that the client signs and submits online.
  3. 3
    The partner generates an invoice for the representation retainer fee with direct online payment enabled.
Result: Counsel is retained, the regulatory notice is reviewed, and the initial hearing defense is prepared within hours.
Online Booking
Hearing consultation
Confirmed
EElena R.
Case Evaluation Session
60-minute regulatory review and strategy session via Google Meet
$450.00
Citation Review Add-on
Pre-meeting examination of state licensing board notice
$200.00
Total$650.00
Client uploaded licensing citation notice; Google Meet link sent.

Sample data

Website + Forms + Invoicing

Filing a public procurement bid protest

A defense supplier requires swift legal representation to contest a state agency procurement award.

  1. 1
    The corporate procurement manager reaches out through the contact form on the firm's website to verify counsel availability.
  2. 2
    The firm directs the client to an expedited procurement intake form to verify solicitation deadlines and potential agency conflicts.
  3. 3
    The attorney emails a fixed-fee bid protest quote that the client approves with a signature and pays immediately by card.
Result: The bid protest is drafted, timely filed before the statutory deadline, and all legal fees are fully collected.
Forms
Procurement intake
Reviewed
MMarcus T.
Solicitation Reference
State RFP No. 24-0891 Information Technology Infrastructure
Filing Deadline
Statutory protest window closes in 5 business days
Conflict Verification
Adverse parties verified; no agency board representation conflicts
Signature captured. Approved for immediate protest filing.

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Testimonials

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  • Since I have been with Bizwise they have increased my visits to my website with new and innovative designs.

  • I have a cool website that’s already pulling in clients. Totally recommend Bizwise if you want to get your site up and running without any headaches!

  • I knew that I was in good hands after our first conversation. They understood and they delivered.

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Frequently asked questions

Can your team move our existing firm website and client files over to Bizwise?

Yes. Our team moves your current website, existing client records, and past invoicing setup over to Bizwise so you do not have to recreate anything.

Can we collect signed engagement letters and legal intake agreements online?

Yes. You can build customized intake forms and representation agreements in Forms, where clients can upload matter files and provide an electronic signature that remains securely stored with each submission.

Can our clients review invoices and access past billing statements online?

Yes. Clients can log in to a secure customer portal on your website using a one-time code sent by email or text to review their invoices, make card payments, approve proposals, and examine their billing history.

Does Bizwise support recurring retainer billing for public agencies and municipalities?

Yes. Invoicing lets you set up recurring invoices on a schedule, track partial payments, and send automatic email reminders before and after payment due dates.

Can clients book strategy sessions or consultations directly from our website?

Yes. Online Booking lets clients schedule appointments, attach documents through an intake form, choose video sessions with automatic Google Meet links, and pay consultation fees or retainers in advance.

How quickly do we receive client card payments made through Bizwise?

Yes, payments deposit directly into your connected bank account on a daily schedule, two business days after each card transaction, with processing fees of 2.9% plus 30¢ per payment.

Can we restrict team access so attorneys and administrative staff have distinct logins?

Yes. You can invite team members with their own secure logins and assign them either user or admin roles, protected with two-step login verification.

Elevate your governmental law practice

Start free without a credit card. Our team transfers your firm website, client records, and billing data so you can focus on counsel.

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Free to start. No credit card required.