WIP and realization
Hours worked, hours billed, and dollars collected rarely line up, and the gaps are hard to see month to month.
For Law Firms
Run your firm on numbers you can stand behind
Litigation, transactional, and contingency firms get one team for accounting, payroll, HR, and CFO guidance — with clear visibility into WIP, realization rates, and partner distributions.
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At Tribus, we help Texas law firms pair real-world experience with modern technology to run their finances with confidence. We give you clear visibility into work in progress, realization rates, and partner distributions, with books and payroll always on time. Attorneys choose us as the backbone of their finances for our reliability, business continuity, constant communication, and one predictable flat fee. Have questions? Ask Tally, our AI assistant, on our website, or book a consultation. Your business. Our resources. One team.
Sound Familiar?
What we hear from firm owners
Uneven contingency cash flow
Big settlements and long dry spells make it hard to plan payroll, hiring, and case spending.
Partner distributions
Partners need distribution numbers they trust, on time, without a scramble at year-end.
Of-counsel and contractor reporting
Of-counsel attorneys and contractors need clean tracking and accurate year-end forms.
What We Do
What we do for law firms
Fractional Controller / CFO
Cash flow forecasting built for contingency swings, budgets, and a monthly financial review with your advisor.
Bookkeeping & Monthly Close
Reconciled books delivered on a committed schedule, so your numbers are ready when partners ask.
Payroll
On-time payroll for attorneys and staff, with of-counsel attorneys and contractors tracked through year-end reporting.
Human Resources
Handbooks, job descriptions, hiring support, and benefits administration for a growing firm.
Analytics & Advanced Reporting
Dashboards on WIP, realization rates, practice-area profitability, and partner distributions.
Tax Strategy Coordination
Year-round planning with your CPA — or one from our network — including entity and partner compensation.
Why Tribus
Built by business owners for business owners
Deep experience
Advisors who have closed the books, run payroll, and sat in the owner's seat across Texas practices and small businesses.
Business continuity
Every account is staffed with redundancy, so vacations, turnover, and surprises never stall your close or your payroll.
Cutting-edge technology
Modern accounting, payroll, and reporting platforms keep your data automated, accurate, and available when you need it.
Constant communication
Planned reviews plus a team that answers. Calling your advisor never costs extra.
Predictable flat fees
One flat monthly fee scoped up front. No hourly meters, no surprise invoices.
One accountable team
Accounting, payroll, HR, and advisory work under one roof — so nothing falls between providers.
“I had an outstanding experience with Tribus. From start to finish, their commitment to excellence and exceptional service truly set them apart. They can help you in any industry. They helped me grow my law practice to what it is today.”
Get Started
Let's talk about your firm
Book a free 30-minute consultation, or start the Financial Business Needs Assessment for a same-day estimate.
Or call (210) 516-1603 · Questions? Ask Tally in the corner of this page.