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UTBMS codes

LEDES employs a coding system known as UTBMS. The Uniform Task Based Management System (UTBMS) was co-developed in 1995 by the American Bar Association (ABA), American Corporate Counsel Association (ACCA) and Price Waterhouse in an effort to standardize billing procedures and practices by law firms. This method of work product classification provides unique billing codes and matching category descriptions that are intended for use in detailed client billings.

UTBMS coding is broken into 3 components:

• Task Code

  Describes the task performed. For example, L330 is used for depositions.

• Activity Code

  Describes the actual work performed by the timekeeper. For example, A109 is used for appearing/attending.

• Expense Code

  Describes the expense submitted. For example, E107 is used for delivery services.

Reference

• Electronic billing
• LEDES format
• ABA Litigation Code Set

Step-by-step instructions

• Exporting invoices in LEDES format
• Entering UTBMS codes for service items