Practice Management Software Programs for Attorneys

Running a law firm is incredibly complicated. Beyond managing cases and court documents, accounting and hourly billing can be immensely time-consuming. But there a number of programs available that can make things easier for you. You will find the best legal time, billing, case management and accounting programs for small law firms below.

AbacusNext

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AbacusLaw is a legal practice management software for small law firms and solo legal practitioners. Abacus Law features include legal calendaring, legal workflow processing based on court rules, time tracking, billing and invoicing, payroll processing, law firm accounting and law firm trust accounting. AbacusNext‘s main advantage is that it is customizable so that almost any law firm can set up for its office regardless of specialty.

Bill4Time

Bill4Time is a time and billing software for any company that bills based on hourly rates, although Bill4Time has an industry-specific legal edition for attorneys. Bill4Time’s legal billing software features include the America Bar Association (ABA) Task Codes, conflict of interest checking, trust accounting, and trust reporting.

Clio

Clio is a practice management, time and billing, and client management software for small law firms and practicing attorneys. Clio features legal calendaring, task management, time tracking, trust accounting and document management. Clio is a cloud-based law firm software, so your data is stored on the company’s servers.

HoudiniESQ

HoudiniESQ is a legal practice management software targeted to law firms that seek a single integrated software solution to run both MAC and Windows operating systems. HoudiniESQ features include client management, email management, invoicing, trust accounting, and customizable workflow automation. You can choose between running the desktop version of HoudiniESQ or a cloud-based solution.

Legal Files

Legal Files is a case and matter management software that is used by law firms, insurance companies, governments, and universities. Legal Files features matter management, litigation management, file notes, response tracking, document text searching, automated task scheduling and phone messaging.

MyCase

MyCase is a web-based legal practice management software. MyCase offers a secure client portal, communications tools so you can send messages to clients or staff, activity streams and online payment processing. MyCase also has certified consultants who can assist clients with using the legal practice management software.

Needles

Needles is a legal case management software for attorneys and small law firms. Needles features include billing, contact management, case status, and reporting. Needles also maintains a list of local hardware vendors and other legal service vendors on its website if you need help installing, implementing, or using this software.

PCLaw

PCLaw is a client, matter, billing and legal program from LexisNexis Practice Management solutions. PCLaw features contact and client management, case and matter management, billing, trust accounting, and law firms accounting modules, such as cash, accounts receivables, and accounts payable modules. You can add payroll processing and credit card processing for additional fees.

ProLaw

ProLaw is a legal practice management software from Thompson Reuters. ProLaw's program includes court docketing, legal calendaring, document assembly, time and expense tracking, budgeting, billing and contingency analysis and disposition. You can add on other legal modules such as electronic billing, Westlaw legal calendaring rules, Westlaw Litigator Integration and Westlaw QuickView to enhance the functionality.

Rocket Matter

Rocket Matter is a law practice management software for small law offices. Rocket Matter features include the ability to work from iPads, Macs, PCs, and smartphones. Rocket Matter also works with Dropbox for file synchronization, Gmail for email, Skype for video conferencing, and QuickBooks for accounting.

Tabs3 Billing

Tabs3 Billing is a legal billing software for attorneys. Tabs3 Billing features include time tracking, customizable billing statements, client status reports, and advanced compensation formulas to calculate what each law partner has earned.

Timeslips

Timeslips is a legal, time, and billing software by Sage. Timeslips features include legal invoicing, billing, and time-tracking. You can also add-on electronic billing delivery, accounting integration, and enhanced timekeeping functionality for additional fees.

TimeSolv Legal

Time Solve Legal is a web-based time, billing, and project management software for law firms. Time Solve Legal features include multiple timers, conflicts management, trust accounts, Uniform Task-Based Management System (UTBMS), and performance monitoring reports. You can also outsource your legal billing processes with TimeSolve Legal.

Total Attorneys

Total Attorneys is a practice management software for attorneys and law firms. Total Attorneys features bank-grade security, document storage and sharing, conflict interest checking time management, billing and payment processing. Total Attorneys also offers marketing and leads and an appointment engine for law firms to help you build your legal practice.

TurboLaw Time and Billing

TurbowLaw Time and Billing is a legal time and billing software. TurbowLaw Time and Billing features include a stopwatch, automatic time entry to client’s records, built-in PDF Creator and customizable bills and statements. TurbowLaw Time and Billing is specifically designed for small law firms.