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Forge for Business provides a broad range of financial services tailored to meet the needs of contingent fee attorneys, law firms, and general businesses. Services include bookkeeping, IOLTA accounting, payroll, insurance services, attorney fee deferral products and solutions, lien solutions, and more.

Abacus Advisors

You do the law; we do the financials. Enabling attorneys to focus on revenue generation while we manage the firm's business. 

Bookkeeping

  • Monthly reconciliations including client-level IOLTA reconciliations
  • Bill pay services
  • Settlement support services
  • Financial improvement projects

Payroll

  • Payroll processing, electronic timekeeping, PTO accrual and tracking, electronic employee and employer reporting
  • Federal, State, and local tax management
  • On-boarding and off-boarding
  • Employee handbook consulting and development

Abacus PEO/Benefits Consulting Group

The increasing cost of providing health insurance benefits to employees is a significant issue for all businesses, including law firms. To that end, we have partnered with two best-in-class organizations to offer an opportunity to identify the best option for each business. Contact us today for a side-by-side proposal of group health benefits and a PEO option.

Full Circle Coverage

More than just insurance coverage. We are a smart solution for individuals, families, and businesses who have more to protect. 

Deferral Solutions

As a contingency fee-based attorney, you have the unique option to defer your fees and delay the recognition of taxable income on your cases. Several options exist today, including:

  • Structured Attorney Fees
  • Market-Based Structured Attorney Fees
  • Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation
  • 409(a) Deferral Solution

ZipLiens

We are an industry leader in subrogation and lien resolution. From Medicare and Medicaid to ERISA and Hospital liens, our on-staff attorneys and legal experts have the knowledge and experience to handle your liens efficiently and get your clients what they deserve. Benefits of outsourcing subrogation include:

  • Significant Time And Cost Savings
  • Complete Process Transparency
  • Responsive Communication
  • Better Reductions And Happier Clients
Get Started Today!

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When The Forge Companies were founded more than 20 years ago, every part of our identity was created with intention —from our name to our logo. Our logo was inspired by one of the most enduring Celtic symbols, representing eternal justice and strength. It was a fitting choice for a company built to support plaintiffs and the attorneys who fight for them. The name “Forge” was more than a brand; it was a mission: • To forge ahead with innovative solutions in the settlement industry • To uphold justice through unwavering allegiance to our clients • To gain strength through shared knowledge and trusted partnerships Two decades later, that mission still guides us. Whether we’re protecting benefits, navigating complex settlements, or providing long-term financial support, we remain committed to the values our brand was built on. What we stand for hasn’t changed. Only the ways we serve have grown.
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