Law Technology Today

JULY 17, 2023

Conduct a thoughtful pre-screening To avoid wasting time on clients who are not a good fit for your practice, conduct a thorough pre-screening process. While lawyers are naturally inclined to help, it is important to recognize when a problem or individual does not align with your practice area, workload, or firm size.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Automation. It’s also for running—and growing—your law firm. . Automation can play an important role in making your law firm’s operations more streamlined and less hands-on, but for many businesses, “automation” may sound like an intimidating, complex topic, one that’s too tech-y to touch. .

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Centerbase

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Law firms across the country are buzzing, and it feels suspiciously like 2008. Many firms are looking to optimize their operations and hunker down in anticipation of lean times. Choosing the right legal technology tools now can help you save time and cut costs, ensuring that your firm can operate efficiently.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 5, 2024

For many leaders who participated in this survey, the legal field is at a watershed moment that offers them the chance to reimagine law firm management and to influence a new era of success. And the results are consistent with that view: 90% explained that legal technology helps their firms increase revenue.

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Clio

JUNE 21, 2023

Running a client-centered law firm means prioritizing your clients and their experiences. An engagement letter is a written agreement that outlines a new business relationship between a law firm and a client—detailing key parameters like the scope of potential work and payment terms to set clear expectations for all parties.

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Legodesk

JANUARY 10, 2022

Law firm automation does not eliminate human effort. Instead, lawyers will be able to devote more time to tasks that require their expertise rather than to repetitive tasks that can be automated. If you want your law firm to focus on what is most important (your cases), there are several ways to do so.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 20, 2022

Law specialization has become increasingly common — almost a necessity. . Abraham Lincoln, licensed to practice law in 1837 in Illinois, may be the archetypal general practice attorney. The Lincoln Legal Papers Project identified over 5,600 cases and nearly 100,000 documents related to Lincoln’s law practice.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The law practice management company Smokeball has secured a $30 million investment from private investors and employee shareholders in order to double down on growth, it said today. It also offers automatic time tracking, document automation and form libraries, advanced matter management, and complete legal billing.

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Clio

JANUARY 15, 2024

Also, review our guide to year-end law firm financials to double check that all of your firm’s finances are in order for the new year. Take a client-centered approach to practicing law In the digital age, law firms that focus on their clients first are better positioned to succeed.

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Rocket Matter

JUNE 13, 2023

Marketing buzzwords aside, automation is incredibly valuable for law firms when it’s used the right way. So let’s jettison the overused jargon and talk about the real, tangible ways that automation can benefit law firms. When implemented correctly, though, it can make your life significantly easier.

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Rocket Matter

APRIL 4, 2023

But it’s one thing to know how and why you want to prioritize your clients, and another to find time in the day to actually make it happen. If you find yourself spending more time on administrative tasks than on nurturing client relationships, it may be time to test out the “lean” business methodology. What is “lean” law methodology?

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LawSites

JULY 6, 2021

The law practice management company MyCase has quietly acquired two legal technology companies in recent months, without announcing the acquisitions to the public. Around the same time, MyCase acquired Woodpecker , which provides legal document automation software for solo and small law firms.

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Rocket Matter

APRIL 25, 2023

Administrative tasks—such as communicating with clients, sharing documents, and collecting payments—are critical to running a successful practice, but they can also be repetitive and time-consuming. But with automation, you can turn the situation into a win-win in record time. Document assembly. Legal billing.

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Lawmatics

JULY 7, 2023

One way is through law firm automation. What Does Automation Mean in Law? Automation involves the creation of computer software and automated systems that can complete repeatable processes and reduce the need for human intervention. Time and expense tracking. Document management.

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Lawmatics

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Billing and timekeeping software: Time and billing software automates each step of the billing process and helps lawyers track billable hours, generate invoices, and manage financial transactions. The choice of software depends on the specific needs and preferences of each law firm or legal professional.

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LawSites

MARCH 1, 2022

Lawmatics , a company whose product provides client relationship management (CRM), client intake and marketing automation for attorneys, is now adding timekeeping and billing tools, with the goal of offering law firms a comprehensive platform with everything they need to manage their administrative sides.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At its annual Clio Cloud Conference in Nashville today, the law practice management company Clio introduced an array of major new products and product updates, calling the series of announcements its most expansive product update ever in its 15-year history. (I Now, Clio users can also directly file documents in certain court systems.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 20, 2022

The client intake process can be a struggle for your law firm — especially when qualified leads disappear from the intake pipeline. Law Ruler’s law firm CRM can help. If your law firm has ever struggled with losing qualified leads from the intake pipeline, Law Ruler’s law firm CRM can help.

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Lawmatics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Some examples of legal tech tools include legal accounting software, document automation, and appointment scheduling systems. Remote work: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital tools in the legal sector as remote work became more prevalent, further enhancing the impact of technology in law.

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Lawmatics

APRIL 13, 2023

Successful marketing is critical to attract new leads and remain profitable, but many law firms don’t have the time or the resources to create a dedicated marketing campaign. In this guide, we'll explore the answers to questions like: How does marketing automation work?

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Clio

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Serve documents from anywhere Proof is integrated directly with Clio, and more specifically, with your Clio documents and matter information, keeping data entry to a minimum for serve requests. You can create serve requests in seconds, from anywhere, track progress from anywhere, and never have to leave Clio. Forgot a document?

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Law firms have historically been reluctant to adopt new technology. . Consider the following data: A 2020 ABA survey states that just 58% of firms store their data in the cloud, and only 7% of survey respondents used tools that deploy artificial intelligence (AI), despite AI’s popularity in other industries such as finance. .

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

MyCase , a long-standing case management software provider, has established itself as an effective all-in-one solution for law firms, jam-packed with in-house features. MyCase is still an effective standalone platform for law firms, but MyCase will integrate with other top-shelf technology partners when the opportunity presents itself.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Your law firm’s intake process sets the tone for your ongoing client-attorney relationship, so why not start strong? . Timely responses, informative onboarding, and a focus on client experience demonstrate your appreciation to new clients, and could even lead to a referral down the road. Challenge: intake takes time .

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Lawyerist

APRIL 14, 2023

As CEO Raza Hasan explains, TimeSolv is “selling a solution for a law firm to get paid more, to get paid faster, and make it easy for them to get this done.” TimeSolv approaches invoicing with three specific goals, and the technology and automation to make them happen. Every business has an expense tracking policy.

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Lawyerist

APRIL 14, 2023

As CEO Raza Hasan explains, TimeSolv is “selling a solution for a law firm to get paid more, to get paid faster, and make it easy for them to get this done.” TimeSolv approaches invoicing with three specific goals, and the technology and automation to make them happen. Every business has an expense tracking policy.

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Legal Tech Monitor

APRIL 17, 2023

Fortunately, new technologies are increasingly user-friendly and it’s easier than ever to implement new software tools into your law firm. The survey data indicated that 80% of the legal professionals reported that their firms now use cloud-based legal software, and 47% invested in cloud-based remote working tools within the past year.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In a time of Generative AI Hype, the basic ideas behind Knowledge Management have never been more relevant. Key highlights include Andrea Alliston’s keynote on leadership amidst disruption, Jeff Rovner’s presentation on succession planning, and Mark Smolik’s perspective on aligning law firms with client needs.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

MyCase , a long-standing case management software provider, has established itself as an effective all-in-one solution for law firms, jam-packed with in-house features. MyCase is still an effective standalone platform for law firms, but MyCase will integrate with other top-shelf technology partners when the opportunity presents itself.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Even with subscription-based platforms, which are less costly and often have friendlier user agreements, it still takes time and money to roll out new tools. Your legal tech “stack” is your firm’s software collection that works together to simplify tasks and duties at your law firm. Time tracking and billing .

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Clio

MARCH 8, 2024

In the world of law, tradition often reigns supreme. For centuries, the legal profession has stuck to time-honored practices and methodologies, relying heavily on established norms. Yet, many law firms are hesitant to embrace change and disrupt established routines and workflows because of the time and effort involved.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Attorneys practicing divorce and family law have certain basic needs. They need to collect case details, documents and financial records from their clients. They need to generate various legal documents conforming to the requirements of their state. Enable the client to directly add data and upload documents.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 7, 2024

Decades ago, I assumed that technology would soon advance to the point where automated document assembly would be fully incorporated in most law offices across the country. Automated document assembly involves investing time to set up systems that generate documents (or first drafts of documents) in minutes.

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Rocket Matter

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

They’re going through incredibly difficult times, whether or not they’re innocent. Due to the high demands of criminal defense, you need to spend the majority of your time focusing on your clients to provide the best care and arguments in court. One way to take the stress out of your job is to automate certain tasks.

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Legal Tech Monitor

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Attorneys practicing divorce and family law have certain basic needs. They need to collect case details, documents and financial records from their clients. They need to generate various legal documents conforming to the requirements of their state. Enable the client to directly add data and upload documents.

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Legal Tech Monitor

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At its annual Clio Cloud Conference in Nashville today, the law practice management company Clio introduced an array of major new products and product updates, calling the series of announcements its most expansive product update ever in its 15-year history. (I Now, Clio users can also directly file documents in certain court systems.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 17, 2023

Still, getting side tracked by miscommunications, incorrect data entry, and other issues is inevitable when you’re clicking through multiple tabs to manage one case. . How many times have you typed the same name, address, or court date this week? Five times? Maximizing your time. Things can easily roll off course! .

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