Get More Than the Basics.
Partner with accountants who understand the legal world.
Whether you’re leading a 10-person litigation group or managing 70+ attorneys across multiple locations, you need more than back-office support.
You need clear financial visibility, audit-ready systems, and a trusted partner who understands the legal, ethical, and operational boundaries you must navigate.
You need a CPA who knows your environment inside and out.
Our commitment to your firm, in three points:
01
We focus on law firms
Our narrow focus lets us build detailed, audit-ready systems tailored to your needs. Whether it’s trust account reconciliations, partner draw management, or navigating IOLTA compliance, nothing gets missed here.
02
You get a partner, not just a bookkeeper or annual tax preparation
We serve as your strategic advisors, not just compliance monitors. We help forecast profitability, implement compensation models, and avoid financial pitfalls before they arise.
03
We focus on law firms
We work with attorneys, managing partners, and firm owners who need clarity, strategy, and peace of mind, not just back-office help.
Our services include:
- Trust account management that keeps you bar-compliant
- Payroll and partner compensation aligned with your firm’s performance structure
- Audit readiness and compliance to keep you prepared
- Strategic forecasting and cash flow planning for risk-managed growth
- Spending targets and expense management customized specifically for law firms
About Knight Lancaster
Founder, Attorney & CPA
- Before founding Lancaster CPA, Knight practiced corporate, securities, and tax law at firms ranging from 40 to 450+ attorneys.
- He provides continuing education seminars for the American Academy of Attorney-CPAs focused on law firm accounting, operations, software, and succession planning.
- He delivers tax seminars for the Tennessee Society of CPAs and was recognized in the 2023 & 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America (“Ones to Watch”), a distinction based solely on peer review.
- As an active member of the ABA, AICPA, and TSCPA, Knight stays at the cutting edge of legal and accounting best practices, ensuring Lancaster CPA remains a leader in both fields.
Operate with more control and less stress.
If you delegate financial responsibilities, you need confidence that those tasks are done right with your legal obligations front and center.
That includes:
- Trust accounts
- Partner draws
- Tax strategies
- Internal controls
- Compensation frameworks
It’s not just accounting, it’s legal-adjacent infrastructure. Getting it wrong isn’t just inefficient; it is a liability.
Get started with our free guide.
Need more time but want more insight? You can download our comprehensive and clear guide, Law Firm Financials for Attorneys, to discover how to:
- Spot accounting red flags
- Avoid trust account violations
- Optimize your firm’s financial system
The right CPA will accelerate your firm’s growth
Our goal is to free you up to focus on practicing law by providing accounting support that strengthens your practice at every level.
Let’s talk about your practice. Start the conversation today.