“Block billing” is when an attorney provides no description or an inadequate description of the work performed. For example, the attorney might have an entry on the invoice that states “case work” or “reviewed email”. Such billing entries are insufficient, because they do not inform the client of either the nature of the legal services performed, the source and nature of the communication, nor why the work was reasonably necessary.
When an attorney block bills, the attorney may face difficulties in seeking to recover legal fees based on either contract or quantum meruit.
A proper invoice from an attorney should be in a format that is clear and should be reasonably particular regarding the nature and the necessity of the legal services performed.
