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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Clio

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AClio is web-based legal practice management software for solo practitioners and small firms. It is designed to replace multiple different systems (like document management, case management, and accounting software) to streamline the amount of technology that small firms need to manage.

    $49

    per month

    Time Matters

    Score5.9 out of 10
    N/ATime Matters from PCLaw | Time Matters, a venture spun out from LexisNexis in collaboration with LEAP, is presented as an adaptable case and matter management software that helps foster collaboration on matters, streamline internal processes and increase profitability through attorneys having more available billing hours and increased efficiency.N/A
    Pricing
    ClioTime Matters
    Editions & Modules
    EasyStart
    $49
    per user/per month
    Clio Grow
    $59
    per user/per month
    Essentials
    $89
    per month per user
    Advanced
    $129
    per month per user
    Complete
    $159
    per month per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ClioTime Matters
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAll pricing tiers have a 7-day free trial. Discount available for annual pricing.—
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    Community Pulse
    ClioTime Matters
    Considered Both Products
    Clio
    Chose Clio
    Timeslips way better product. Had no choice but to work with Clio as the management preferred the subscription model.
    Incentivized
    Chose Clio
    As a consultant that has used many different software, Clio is among the best. But anyone considering software needs to think about their needs and requirements in order to find the best fit. Simply buying good software will not necessarily fix any issues. The issues need to be …
    Incentivized
    PCLaw | Time Matters
    Chose Time Matters
    Clio appears to be the more modern program that TimeMatters really ought to be -- it is web based, it is fast, it has modern features and design. Unfortunately, the pain necessary to migrate an established practice to this new program, with data migration, procedure changes, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Time Matters
    Time Matters seems antiquated when compared to cloud solutions like Filevine. Remote worker productivity skyrocketed and internal support costs went way down. We no longer have to support additional remote access methods as Filevine is cloud-based and can be accessed from any …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    59%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    59%
    Delivers good value for the price
    10 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    53%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    56%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    9 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    53%
    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    ClioTime Matters
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (27 ratings)
    4.0
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    9.2
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.4
    (4 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ClioTime Matters
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Clio
    Clio allows our law firm to track all aspects of a matter, such as documents, emails, time entries, tasks, and notes, in one place. This is ideal for our mid-sized law firm, which handles general litigation, personal injury, and family law. A feature we appreciate is the client portal's secure way to share updates, documents, and invoices.
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    PCLaw | Time Matters
    The legal world- you need this program. There are plenty of other options out there, but TM is by far the best that I have used. This program works for an office of 1 to an office of 100. I have no clue how it would work in any other jobs, it is designed for legal work.
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    Pros
    Clio
    • Provides an interface with NextChapter Bankruptcy.
    • Provides an interface with the forms on our website and landing pages to allow for easy transmission of potential clients into our Clio system from these sources with little human intervention.
    • Its billing, invoicing and payment integration makes the billing cycle for clients easier.
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    PCLaw | Time Matters
    • Tie Matters handles event and to-do notifications well. This ensures that all SOL's and due dates are met.
    • Time Matters does case management tasks well, including documenting cases, documenting client and opposing counsel interactions and court orders.
    • Time Matters does a good job of syncing all case data to a users Outlook Calendar, to ensure todo and event notifications on a users Outlook/phone.
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    Cons
    Clio
    • Document management. It's still far easier for me to create Word templates and just use Word.
    • Centralized filing of client files. Like I said, I use Word. I work on a Mac and use Mac's tag structure. Clio should find a way to gather all files that have a certain tag and allow me to access them through Clio. Instead, I use Hazel and DropBox.
    • Case planning and budgeting. I use OmniFocus for project management, a self-created Excel spreadsheet for project budgeting and a cloud-based service for Gantt charts. How hard would it be to add robust project management tools to Clio?
    • Search feature for stored documents and information. Evernote has Clio beat hands-down, but I don't put client-sensitive information (only caselaw) on Evernote.
    • Case notes. This feature may be useful for high-volume practices, but I never use it.
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    PCLaw | Time Matters
    • The software crashes a lot.
    • The plugins for Office and Adobe are unstable.
    • The whole software package appears to be built for the year 1995.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Clio
    We have been able to streamline our task management and everyday office procedures by using Clio to its fullest potential. We have a hire client retention rate because we can easily keep track of leads and follow ups. Clio Draft is saving us time on drafting legal documents and correspondence espondence. Overall, we are able to save time and money on everything tasks
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    PCLaw | Time Matters
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    Usability
    Clio
    Clio is intuitive and easy to learn. Even new staff or attorneys with limited tech experience can quickly navigate through tasks, matters, billing, and calendars. This reduces training time and increases productivity, especially in a busy mid-sized law firm. Because it’s cloud-based, Clio can be accessed from any device, anywhere. Whether I am working in the office, at home, or in court, I have full access to my cases, documents, and time entries.
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    PCLaw | Time Matters
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    Support Rating
    Clio
    When I contact them, I am told that the person who can help me cannot be reached but that I should call back. When I call, I cannot get ahold of anyone who can help. Sales/support does not respond to my emails. Maybe if you are part of a large firm they treat you differently.
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    PCLaw | Time Matters
    There is no unpaid support. They insist on a service contract for support, either with the manufacturer, or with a re-seller.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Clio
    We did not use any other practice management software, but I did evaluate Rocket Matter as a potential alternative. Rocket Matter does not have the same robust intake software that Clio Grow does and therefore it was not even a plausible alternative for us to implement. Clio is constantly updating and evolving based on feedback from users and that makes it the kind of program that can grow with your business needs.
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    PCLaw | Time Matters
    So Juris and TM are both LexisNexis products. I dislike Juris greatly and the only thing we use it for is billing because we already had it and it was compatible with TM for billing purposes. Juris doesn't allow you any kind of document storage or management. You can make a "note" but what good does that really do me? In my opinion, Juris is good for billing only (not client management) and there are other options like QuickBooks that really outshine it.
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    Return on Investment
    Clio
    • Hard to judge ROI, but it saves us money compared to our old server based system (ProLaw)
    • More accessible from more places. I was able to continue working during a two week trip to the beach.
    • The Client Portal (Clio Connect) is a positive way to send clients document securely, avoids the forwarded email / forwarded attachment problem.
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    PCLaw | Time Matters
    • Time Matters has allowed attorneys to focus on research and writing, rather than wondering where a file is.
    • Time Matters has allowed for more efficient communication between team members on a case.
    • Time Matters has ensured hot documents are tagged and accessible.
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