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    AbacusLaw by CARET

    Score5.9 out of 10
    N/AAbacusLaw is a case management software that tracks hours and processes billing touting a functional mobile application, from AbacusNext in San Diego.N/A

    Filevine

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AFilevine is a project management and workflow automation platform for law firms from the company of the same name in Utah.N/A
    Pricing
    AbacusLaw by CARETFilevine
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    AbacusLaw by CARETFilevine
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
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    88%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    93%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    81%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    82%
    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    AbacusLaw by CARETFilevine
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.4
    (44 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    9.8
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    8.4
    (43 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
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    2.0
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    User Testimonials
    AbacusLaw by CARETFilevine
    Likelihood to Recommend
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    My understanding is AbacusLaw was bought out by CARET and now pushing their cloud based CMS. Support has always sucked with AbacusLaw. Again, our latest 10+ issues has been going on since 2/13/2023 and it is now 5/18/2023. Abacus STILL does not know how to fix our issues!!! For $60/month per user, you think they would have better support. I have in the process of canceling our contract for breach of contract due to support and the issues for the last 3 months and going with a new CMS. However, the partners of the firm want to stick with a self-hosted (stand alone) CMS, and they are few and far between anymore.
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    Filevine
    AI is here - whether we like it or not, lawyers and paralegals are using it. Filevine gives users the AI in a safe way that isn't in the public domain or discoverable. Lois has given our users the AI tools so we can control how AI is deployed and used, keeping our data safe, our client information protected and eliminating the possibility of any open AI searches being discoverable
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    • Security
    • Organization
    • Easy to use
    Incentivized
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    Filevine
    • Customization - you can easily add sections and fields
    • Workato and Zapier integration works well - we can connect Filevine to a multitude of other platforms and services
    • Texting and faxing is available across the entire platform
    • Integration with Vinesign for e-signature completion
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    • SUPPORT STINKS - As of today we have been having issues for OVER 3 MONTHS, but Abacus now only has ONE Tier II tech, and ONE Tier III tech and neither one have figured out our problem or fixed it!
    • Having a lot of issues since day one
    • We have a self-hosted version and are not on the cloud and the updates usually bring other issues. They don't know the term "if its not broke don't fix it."
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    Filevine
    • I think the new update on contact cards needs to be a little more simpler, I love that they added the extension portion, but it's just a bit clunky and too big. It also take longer to load.
    • I think that Filevine doesn't need to log you out every day, when I log it it give me the option to remember device for 180 days, sometimes im in the middle of editing a document in Filevine and it signs me out.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    No answers on this topic
    Filevine
    It's worth our investment, we've reached a 75% ROI within the last 3 years, it was not easy but we feel that we succeeded, 75% it was not from one day to the other, it was a huge effort delivered from everyone in our organization and now we're living our dream.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    No answers on this topic
    Filevine
    It is very user friendly. I can upload documents and ask questions like any AI tool, but it is secure and not published publicly for client confidentiality reasons. I think it is helpful for quickly reviewing files for next steps and what has been done on the case. It is less helpful for legal advice because of hallucination concerns, although I haven't attempted to have it cite to case law
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    The support is generally good and relatively quick BUT when there is a new product or something they want you to buy, I have felt a bit harassed at that point by sales but when I have an issue I don't feel like support jumps on it as quick.
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    Filevine
    Their live video chat support is a good resource, but often the problem cannot be resolved through this chat, and then promises to have someone follow up are almost always dropped. Filevine fails to make corrections for glitches or missing basic functions.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    No answers on this topic
    Filevine
    Filevine charged a lot for implementation, both directly to Filevine and their partners, but they failed to deliver on what was promised
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    I did not evaluate MyCase when we selected AbacusLaw. I did not select AbacusLaw and was not involved at that time in the decision. I am evaluating MyCase NOW to REPLACE AbacusLaw.
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    Filevine
    I have not used any other system before and I cannot imagine myself using any other one. I am used to the layout and overall whole design of Filevine so I hope I don't have to switch to a different system any time soon or ever in the coming future
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    • We have been using Abacus (and previously Amicus) for so long it is hard to tell.
    Incentivized
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    Filevine
    • Tracking Settlements for each month and improved accountability and incentivized more settlements for the firm by 40%
    • Helping track expenses and reduced costs by 10%
    • Helped the firm generate better reviews by helping keep clients up to date improving client retention rate by 20%
    Incentivized
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