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Open and read a LEDES file

A LEDES 1998B file is pipe-delimited text that's hard to read. Drop it here to see the invoice as a table, then download the line items as a CSV that opens in Excel.

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How it works

  1. Drop the LEDES .txt file you received or exported.
  2. Read the line items — dates, timekeepers, hours, rates, UTBMS codes and totals.
  3. Download the line items CSV to open in Excel or Google Sheets.

Why LedesReady

For solo attorneys and small firms whose insurance or corporate clients require LEDES e-billing — without switching billing software.

Privileged data stays put

Time narratives are attorney work product. LedesReady reads and writes files inside your browser tab — nothing is uploaded, there's no account and no server copy.

From the tools you use

Toggl Track, Clockify and Harvest detailed exports are recognised by their real columns. Any Excel or CSV timesheet works too, with a free template.

Portal-grade validation

All 24 fields, exact header, [] line endings, totals to the cent with exact decimal math, dates in the billing period, UTBMS codes, timekeepers.

Fix rejected files

Drop a LEDES file a portal bounced: totals, line numbers, names and illegal characters are repaired, and everything else is explained by line.

Pre-bill review

Block billing, vague narratives, clerical tasks, internal conferences, off-increment time and long days are flagged before the claims reviewer cuts them.

UTBMS made easy

Codes are read from tags, tasks or the start of a description. Set defaults for uncoded time, pick from the full L/A/E/B lists, and timekeepers are remembered.

FAQ

Is it really private?

Yes. Your time entries and LEDES files are read and written by JavaScript running in your browser tab; their contents are never sent over the network. There's no account and nothing to connect to your time tracker or billing system.

What is LEDES 1998B?

The pipe-delimited text invoice format most US insurers and corporate legal departments require for e-billing: a fixed first line, a 24-field header and one line per fee or expense, each ending in []. See the field-by-field guide.

Which time trackers are supported?

Toggl Track, Clockify and Harvest detailed reports (CSV or Excel), Harvest expense reports, and any Excel or CSV timesheet with date, timekeeper, hours and rate columns — including our free template.

Will my client's e-billing portal accept it?

LedesReady checks the LEDES 1998B standard and the rules portals reject most often (totals, header, dates, codes, timekeepers, blank rates). Clients can add their own rules in their portal, so always review the client's billing guidelines too.

What's free?

Validating and reviewing any LEDES file, viewing it as a table and exporting it to CSV, and creating or fixing LEDES files with up to 25 line items. Pro removes the limit, puts several matters in one file and adds rate caps.

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