Time Matters, Billing Matters and PCLaw are legacy tools. These are on-premise products that have been doing the job of practice management, billing and accounting for decades. Since they have been around for so long, they have become the yardstick by which other products are measured. Their features are extensive and refined. These tools integrate with each other to provide a robust solution from front end calendaring, task management, basic document management to billing (including electronic in LEDES98b format) and GL accounting. The strength of these products lies in their ability to be highly customized which gives you the power to build and manage case workflow based on your practice style.
Amicus Attorney and Amicus Billing are also on-premise products that require hardware in your office. The Amicus product line has evolved over the years with an emphasis on ease of use. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. These products together provide both practice management and billing but do not include accounting. They recommend linking with QuickBooks to provide a complete solution. Amicus boasts a unique ability to access your practice via web browser, a feature they call ‘Amicus Anywhere.’ They also offer a client portal which gives your clients the ability to review documents, fill out forms and access case information without additional intervention by you or your staff. Clients appreciate this additional avenue to securely communicate with their attorney. Attorneys love fingertip access their clients Accounts Receivable and trust balances.