UTBMS codes / Activity codes
UTBMS Activity Codes (ABA 1997)
11 codes, A101-A111. Published by the American Bar Association (ABA) in 1997.
The original 11 activity codes describing HOW time was spent, paired with a task code on every fee line.
When to use it: Every fee line item, alongside a task code. Task codes may be used without activity codes, but not the reverse.
The full list: 11 codes
| Code | Name | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| A101 | Plan and prepare for | |
| A102 | Research | |
| A103 | Draft/revise | |
| A104 | Review/analyze | |
| A105 | Communicate (in firm) | |
| A106 | Communicate (with client) | |
| A107 | Communicate (other outside counsel) | |
| A108 | Communicate (other external) | |
| A109 | Appear for/attend | |
| A110 | Manage data/files | |
| A111 | Other |
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