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Transaction History
View, filter, and download records of all your payments and transactions on LawChain.
View Your Transactions
Access your complete payment history
Accessing Your Transaction History
For Clients
- 1Log in to your LawChain account
- 2Go to Dashboard → Payments
- 3View all your funded and released payments
For Lawyers
- 1Log in to your LawChain account
- 2Go to Dashboard → Earnings
- 3View all your received payments and pending earnings
What's Included in Transaction History
Transaction Details
- Transaction ID (unique identifier)
- Date and time
- Amount paid/received
- Platform fee (for lawyers)
- Net amount (for lawyers)
Case Information
- Case title
- Milestone name
- Client/Lawyer name
- Payment status
- Payout status (for lawyers)
Understanding Transaction Statuses
Funded / In Escrow
Client has paid and funds are held in escrow. Work may be in progress.
Pending Approval
Lawyer has submitted work and is waiting for client approval.
Released / Completed
Client approved work and payment was released to lawyer.
Paid Out
Funds have been deposited to the lawyer's bank account.
Disputed
A dispute has been filed. Funds are frozen pending resolution.
Refunded
Payment was returned to the client.
Filtering Transactions
Find specific transactions quickly
By Date
- • Filter by specific date range
- • Quick filters: This week, This month, Last 3 months
- • Sort by newest or oldest first
By Search
- • Search by case title
- • Search by client/lawyer name
- • Search by transaction ID
By Status
- • All transactions
- • In escrow only
- • Completed only
- • Disputed only
By Amount
- • Sort by amount (high to low)
- • Sort by amount (low to high)
- • Filter by minimum amount
Downloading Records
Export your transaction history for your records
How to Download
- 1. Go to Dashboard → Payments (or Earnings for lawyers)
- 2. Apply any filters you want (date range, status, etc.)
- 3. Click the "Export" or "Download" button
- 4. Choose your format (CSV or PDF)
Available Formats
CSV
Best for spreadsheets, accounting software, and data analysis
Best for printing and sharing formatted reports
For Tax Purposes
Your transaction history can be used for tax reporting. For lawyers, we recommend downloading a yearly summary of all payments received.
Tax Documents
Lawyers who receive over $600 in a calendar year will receive a 1099 form from Stripe for tax reporting. This is separate from LawChain and handled directly by Stripe.
Common Questions
How long is my transaction history available?
Your complete transaction history is available indefinitely. We keep records of all transactions for as long as your account is active.
Can I get a receipt for a specific transaction?
Yes. Click on any transaction in your history to view details, then use the "Download Receipt" option to get a PDF receipt.
What if I see an unfamiliar transaction?
Contact our support team immediately. Provide the transaction ID and any other details. We'll investigate and help resolve any discrepancies.