Adjusted lines
For each line: acknowledge, or appeal with evidence. Amounts above the original line cannot be claimed.Rate12 Aug · J. Partner · 2.4h
LMG-4.2 approved rate. Billed $720/h against approved $650/h (rate card v3). Reduction $168. Your rate card v4 is pending client approval since 14 Jul.
Pre-assessment. A pending rate does not apply retroactively under this client's pack. Likely outcome: adjustment stands.
−$168
Block billing14 Aug · A. Associate · 6.5h → 4.1h
LMG-6.1 block billing. Four tasks in one entry. Allowance from 212 comparable entries (median 3.8h). Reduction $1,080.
Pre-assessment. Split entries total 6.5h and are consistent with the file. Research of 1.5h lacks LMG-8.1 pre-approval. Likely outcome: reinstate 5.0h (+$405).
−$1,080
Block billing16 Aug · A. Associate · 2.5h → 1.3h
LMG-6.1 block billing. Three tasks in one entry. Reduction $540.
−$540
Clerical15 Aug · P. Paralegal · scanning 0.7h
LMG-7.3 clerical. Scanning and pagination are non-billable. Reduction $175.
−$175
Clerical16 Aug · P. Paralegal · file opening, conflicts, scheduling 2.8h
LMG-7.3 clerical. Non-billable administrative tasks. Reduction $707.
−$707
The client's reviewer sees your responses, attachments and the pre-assessment side by side. Decisions are logged with the rule, evidence and reviewer role; median decision time with this client is 6 days.