| Description |
Secure, online case and matter management software. |
All-in-one client, matter, billing and accounting software. |
Sophisticated, flexible case and matter management software. |
| Delivery method (hosted online or locally-hosted at the firm) |
Online / Web-based |
At the firm |
At the firm |
| Ideal for firms with |
Typically purchased by firms sized 1 to 5 attorneys; or firms needing minimal customization of the software and workflows |
Typically purchased by firms sized 1 to 20 attorneys; or firms needing pre-defined workflows and limited software customization |
Typically purchased by firms sized 1 to 100 attorneys; or firms needing heavy workflow and software customization |
| Client/contact management |
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| Matter/case management |
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| Calendar/docket management |
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| Task management |
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| Communications management |
 Integrated instant messaging; phone call management; Save email and attachments from Microsoft ® Outlook ® via plug-in; lead management from Lawyers.com SM and martindale.com® |
Integrated instant messaging; phone call management; save email and attachments from Microsoft ® Outlook ® via plug-in |
Integrated instant messaging and email programs; phone call and mail management, save email and attachments from Microsoft ® Outlook ® via plug-in |
| Alerts and reminders |
Email and on-screen alerts for meetings, appointments, current tasks assigned to you/others, and overdue tasks assigned to you/others |
On-screen reminders for completed and uncompleted events and to dos |
On-screen alerts, reminders and watches for assignment of tasks, upcoming deadlines and inactive contacts and matters |
| Conflict checking capabilities |
Included in the product |
Included in the product |
Included in the product |
| Integrated time and expense tracking |
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| Save documents within the system |
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| Check in/out documents |
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| Manage versions of the same document |
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Automatically saves new version in correct location |
| Create document templates |
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| Customization capabilities |
Configurable dashboards, customizable billing codes, rates and client intake forms |
Customizable billing codes, bill layout, reports, some system and display settings |
Extensive system and display customization capabilities; ability to customize matter, user, billing and other settings |
| Configurable workflows |
Configurable practice areas |
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Ability to link activities into workflows |
| Automated workflows |
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| Client Extranet |
Secure, online portal allowing document, appointment, task and contact sharing with clients, as well as client document sharing with the firm |
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| Remote/mobile access |
Entire application available via desktop, laptop or mobile device with Web browser and live Internet connection |
Matter information, time/expense tracking and client details available via
PCLaw® Mobility service and most Web-enabled smartphones or mobile devices (must be on PCLaw version 11.0 or above) |
Matter information, time/expense tracking and client details available via
Time Matters® Mobility service and most Web-enabled smartphones or mobile devices (must be on Time Matters version 11.0 or above) |
| Synchronization with Microsoft® Outlook® |
Synchronization of tasks, events and contacts; select and save incoming and outbound email via plug-in |
Synchronization of tasks, events and contacts; select and save incoming and outbound email via plug-in |
Synchronization of tasks, events and contacts; select and save incoming and outbound email via plug-in |
| Synchronization with Microsoft® Exchange® Server |
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Synchronization of tasks, events and contacts |
| Synchronization with Google® Calendar and Contacts |
Synchronization of tasks, events and contacts |
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| Billing and accounting functionality included |
Integration with Intuit ® QuickBooks ® coming soon |
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Billing and accounting functionality available when used with the LexisNexis ® Billing Matters ® add-on module |
| Integration with billing and accounting products Compare our billing, accounting and financial management products |
Manually export data from LexisNexis ® Firm Manager™ and develop manual import template for billing system; integration with Intuit ® QuickBooks ® coming soon |
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Integrates with LexisNexis ® Billing Matters ® (available add-on module), LexisNexis PCLaw ®, LexisNexis Juris ®, Intuit ® QuickBooks ® and other legal-specific billing and accounting software Full list of integrations |
| Integrations with office hardware and software |
Integrates with Microsoft ® Outlook ® (task, contact, and synchronization; select and save incoming and outbound email via plug-in) integrates with Apple® iCal® and address book; integrates with Google Calendar™ and contacts |
Integrates with LexisNexis ® Time Matters ®, HotDocs™, Microsoft ® Office, Microsoft Windows ® Internet Explorer ®, Corel ® WordPerfect ®, Intuit ® QuickBooks ®, and other legal software; also integrates with hardware devices, such as copiers and phone systems Full list of integrations |
Integrates with over 40 office software applications and devices, such as HotDocs™, Microsoft ® Office, Microsoft Windows ® Internet Explorer ®, Corel ® WordPerfect ® and other legal software; also integrates with hardware devices, such as copiers and phone systems;
integrates with Apple ® iCal ® and address book; integrates with Google Calendar™ and contacts Full list of integrations |
| Import/export data from/to an external file automatically |
Includes limited, manual data import/export capabilities |
Supports import from a formatted ASCII file |
Import from leading billing, accounting, contact management and other software through product utilities |