Legal Software

The Legal Software section of FindLaw's Legal Technology Center provides free resources related to software programs and solutions used in the practice of law. General law practice programs include Accounting, Cases Management, Client Management, Conflicts Management, Contract Management, Docket and Calendar, Document Conversion, Document Management, Email and Groupware, E-Filing, Litigation Support, Matter Management, Patent and Trademark, Practice Control and Management, Records Management, Time and Billing, and Trial Presentation software. Use of legal software can greatly increase your law firm's efficiency and productivity. Also visit FindLaw's Market Center for a free nationwide directory of providers of General and Specific Practice legal software.

Legal Software

Accounting Software

Case Management Software

Client Management Software

Conflicts Management Software

Contract Management Software

Docket And Calendar Software

Document Conversion Software

Document Management Software

Electronic Filing Software

Email And Groupware Software

Litigation Support Software

Matter Management Software

Patent And Trademark Management Software

Practice Control And Management Software

Records Management Software

Time And Billing Software

Trial Presentation Software

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Effective Case Management: How to Control Litigation Outcomes and Costs

Litigation is traumatic, chaotic and confusing for most clients, even for clients who are no strangers to litigation. One of the primary reasons clients react to litigation in this way is the failure of attorneys to properly manage the case and involve the client in the litigation process. Another reason is the high cost of litigation.
Leveraging Technology Through Document Assembly to Serve Clients More Efficiently and Profitably

It's a sure bet that corporate clients will continue to ask their outside counsel for increased efficiencies and greater value in the services they receive-and cost-cutting methods that are more creative than simply sliding more work to less-experienced associates who bill less than partners.
Improving Revenues and Lawyer Morale with Effective Time Capture Tools

Lawyers have always hoped that if technology would help them in a truly useful way, it would help them most in the area of time-keeping and billing. Until recently, that area has largely disappointed them.
30 Years of Public Key Cryptography

Public-key cryptography has changed our society by allowing for the spread of secure digital communications. The technology turns 30 this year, and we look back at where it all began, as well as peer into the future of this ubiquitous security system.
Time Tracking and Billing Apps for the Lawyer's Mobile Phone

A look at the features of time tracking and billing apps for mobile phones.

Legal Software Articles

Thomson Elite Obtains U.S. Department of Defense Certification for 3E Records Management

3E Records Management v2.1 from Thomson Elite has been certified by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) under the 5015.2 certification program. Thomson Elite is part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and a worldwide provider of business software to professional services firms.

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How to Determine the Best Legal Practice Management Solution For Your Firm

Practice management software products for law firms increase efficiency through organization of data and are an important and necessary investment in the future of the firm. Learn more at FindLaw.com.

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Potential Violations of Presidential Records Act Uncovered

Did White House officials violate the Presidential Records Act by using email accounts maintained by the Republican National Committee and the Bush Cheney '04 Campaign for official White House communications?

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How Companies Can Reduce the Costs and Risks Associated With eDiscovery

Although data mining software is making it somewhat easier to search for records when responding to discovery requests, the burdens and costs associated with electronic discovery may be quite high for most companies.

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Effective Case Management: How to Control Litigation Outcomes and Costs

Litigation is traumatic, chaotic and confusing for most clients, even for clients who are no strangers to litigation. One of the primary reasons clients react to litigation in this way is the failure of attorneys to properly manage the case and involve the client in the litigation process. Another reason is the high cost of litigation.

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