Legal billing reference
UTBMS Codes, Made Practical.
A clear reference for classifying legal work by task, activity, and expense so firms and clients can review invoices consistently.
Task codesPractical examplesCommon misuses
Code reference
Find the work. Use the right code.
L100: Case Assessment, Development and Administration
Litigation
L110: Fact Investigation/Development
Litigation
L120: Analysis/Strategy
Litigation
L310: Written Discovery
Litigation
L330: Depositions
Litigation
L450: Trial and Hearing Attendance
Litigation
A101: Plan and prepare for
Activity
A102: Research
Activity
A103: Draft/Revise
Activity
E101: Copying
Expense
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UTBMS stand for?
UTBMS stands for Uniform Task-Based Management System.
Does Eclipse Timekeeping support UTBMS codes?
Yes. Eclipse Timekeeping Legal supports UTBMS task and activity codes for matter-aware time entries and invoices.
Is UTBMS the same as LEDES?
No. UTBMS is a code system. LEDES is a set of electronic invoice exchange formats that can include UTBMS-coded line items.