Experts In Compliant Payments for Law Firms
Beyond providing a fast and simple checkout, NorthStar delivers the security your firm needs by handling every transaction in strict accordance with ABA and IOLTA trust accounting rules.
Built for Attorneys, Trust Accounts, and Compliance
We help your firm modernize how you get paid—without putting your trust accounting at risk.
IOLTA-Compliant Payments
We structure your payment processing flows to properly separate trust funds and operating funds.
In-Office Payments
Accept card and electronic check payments at your front desk with simple, secure in-office payments.
Online Payments
Deliver a seamless checkout experience by accepting payments through your Website and a secure Virtual Terminal.
Invoicing & Payment Links
Send professional invoices and payment links so clients can pay securely online and settle balances faster.
Split & Dual-Account Setup
Support for trust and operating accounts so retainers, fees, and earned revenue are handled correctly and clearly.
Fast & Easy Setup
We review your current process and configure your account so your firm is properly structured from day one.
Flexible Pricing Options
Every law firm operates differently, and your payment pricing should reflect that. NorthStar offers multiple pricing models so your firm can choose what works best for your practice and your clients, including:
Cash Discount
Pass the processing costs to the client, eliminating payment processing expenses.
0%
processing costs
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3.95% passed to the client
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Compliant surcharge setup
✓
No contract or hidden fees
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$24.95 per month
Interchange Plus
A transparent and traditional pricing model based on actual card costs.
Cost + 0.2%
+ 10¢ per transaction
✓
Lowest cost pricing model
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Excellent true cost visibility
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No contract or hidden fees
✓
$24.95 per month
Flat Rate
Simple, predictable pricing with no complicated rate structures.
2.5% + 10¢
in-person
3.2% + 20¢
keyed-in
✓
Easy Budgeting
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Straightforward Statements
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No contract or hidden fees
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$24.95 per month
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Why Law Firms Choose NorthStar
01
IOLTA Account Expertise
We design payment workflows that support IOLTA and ABA requirements and proper handling of client trust funds.
02
Next Day Funding
Boost your firm’s cash flow by receiving deposits a full day faster than standard processing. Receive your money in just one business day.
03
Flexible, Law-Firm-Friendly Pricing
Multiple pricing options built for professional services, including low-cost ACH and transparent card pricing.
04
Customer Vault
Securely store client information and preferred payment methods to streamline billing while eliminating the risk of data breaches.
05
Seamless Accounting Integration
Simplify your bookkeeping with a straightforward integration that automatically syncs your financial data with your accounting software, including QuickBooks!
06
Fully Compliant Solution
PCI DSS Level 1 certification and we handle all card information within our secure environment, significantly reducing your firm’s security exposure.
Schedule Your IOLTA-Compliant Payment Review
Experience effortless and secure transactions with NorthStar, the payment solution designed to protect your firm by ensuring every payment follows strict IOLTA and ABA ethical standards.