
However i am not yet sure about the quality of their support and their product in general. I have come across a product called Houdini ESQ and another called Arkcase which appear to provide the range of features they can use.

The choice of Linux as the host/server was mine and based on the variable involved with Windows.

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So far, my reading has shown me they can have software that allows them to manage documents, track the progress of matters they are dealing with, see the progress of each attorney with each case they have, get updates on various matters and cases,billing (not the most important due to differences in local laws), and more. The objective is to move them further out of the stone age to something that is more modern that just a bunch of folders filed with Word documents. The firm is not using any "system" to manage their legal files & records. I am going to do the best I can in describing what is taking place and what is being attempted. Alfresco Software Alfresco Community star 4.4.These may include legal comments as well. But their exist online subscription services for access to databases of many more court rulings. Many higher courts publish their rulings on their website and are accessible via standard web browser. For access to laws, a standard web browser is sufficient. Such solutions may exist at State level or national level. Encryption solutions are already builtin but you probably need special software for your jurisdiction for online access to courts. The standard solution for document management system is Alfresco Software Alfresco Community.

The standard solution for accounting and billing is GnuCash Dev Team GnuCash. I know of open source solutions fitting several business functions for a small law firm. But there does not exist such a pure blend for small business nor for law firm. Would be happier with it installed on a Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) back end.ĭebian has pure blends meta-packages for several industries like medicine, education, science, or astronomy. Needs to be an on-prem solution and works well in a network environment. I don't know of an all in one solution for a law firm.ĭatsys wrote:I am considering an Open Source solution given the customization that might be involved to comply with the laws of our land. Datsys wrote:I have a small law firm (10 users) that is looking for a software to run their operations.
