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Attribute Ratings
- CosmoLex is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
CosmoLex
96%
2 Ratings
6.0
LexisNexis Firm Manager (Discontinued)
60%
1 Rating
Usability
7.0
CosmoLex
70%
1 Rating
LexisNexis Firm Manager (Discontinued)
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating
8.0
CosmoLex
80%
1 Rating
LexisNexis Firm Manager (Discontinued)
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
CosmoLex
Because it is cloud based, CosmoLex is well suited for a lawyer starting up a practice as there is no need for a server. It is also very easy to use from home as it doesn't require a remote session to login, but can be used from any device.It is not well suited for a practice that requires a very fast pace for accounting as it takes a bit of time for each transaction to load, frustrating the user and causing them to lose momentum. On the other hand, if time is taken to set things up, there are a few tools that make importing expenses much quicker, and time can be made up by just taking some time to set things up.

Verified User
Professional in Legal
Legal Services Company, 1-10 employeesLexisNexis Firm Manager (Discontinued)
Extremely easy to import data. Management system is very easy to use as well. Lexis Nexis Firm Manager is well suited for use by a small firm when they need to organize large amounts of data. It is an easy to use tool that saves time and allows for more efficient use of staff and attorney's time.

Verified User
Professional in Legal
Legal Services Company, 11-50 employeesPros
CosmoLex
- Bookkeeping and billing
- Overall practice management
- Responsiveness and support

Verified User
Partner in Legal
Law Practice Company, 1-10 employeesLexisNexis Firm Manager (Discontinued)
- Integrates many functions into one platform
- Helps small firms stay organzised
- Allows for easy data and document management

Verified User
Professional in Legal
Legal Services Company, 11-50 employeesCons
CosmoLex
- Multiple line data entry - when adding multiple expenses manually, you have to wait for the software to load after each entry.
- Loading can be slow - this includes generating reports, preparing checks, inputting data entries, moving from matter to matter - you have to wait a few moments with each action.
- Cost - more costly than some other software options (similar in price to Clio).
- Rather than pay for licenses, you pay per user, so you can't just purchase 3 licenses for 4 users without having some issues. When one user logs in and someone is already logged in under that username, the first user is logged out, even if they are in the middle of doing something.

Verified User
Professional in Legal
Legal Services Company, 1-10 employeesLexisNexis Firm Manager (Discontinued)
- Could be better with documents
- Accounting software is lacking
- Overall not as helpful as main competitors

Verified User
Professional in Legal
Legal Services Company, 11-50 employeesPricing Details
CosmoLex
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$89 per user/per month
CosmoLex Editions & Modules
Edition
CosmoLex | $891 |
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- per user/per month
Additional Pricing Details
—LexisNexis Firm Manager (Discontinued)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—LexisNexis Firm Manager (Discontinued) Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Usability
CosmoLex
CosmoLex 7.0
Based on 1 answer
There is far too much reliance on symbols versus words, and it is sometimes difficult to navigate to the function you need. CosmoLex offers great support, knowledge base, and training, but sometimes you just don't have an hour to spend learning how to do a basic function that you have forgotten, and you just need it to WORK. It would be great to have the option of having word labels instead of picture symbols. It would also be great to have full functionality in the smartphone app. It just is not good. Not good. Pretty much everything keeping me tied to CosmoLex is on the money management side.

Verified User
Partner in Legal
Law Practice Company, 1-10 employeesLexisNexis Firm Manager (Discontinued)
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
CosmoLex
CosmoLex 8.0
Based on 1 answer
I think that CosmoLex actually relies so much on its stellar support infrastructure that it forgets we don't actually want to have to use it. Just make the darn thing easier to navigate and understand, and you won't need all that client-facing support. You can choose chat, email, phone, knowledge base, embedded training videos within the different pages, but darn it all, I just want it to be more intuitive instead.

Verified User
Partner in Legal
Law Practice Company, 1-10 employeesLexisNexis Firm Manager (Discontinued)
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
CosmoLex
I used CosmoLex over PC Law mostly because it was cloud-based, and I used it over Clio because the accounting for Clio required the use of both Clio and QuickBooks which made for very inefficient data entry. CosmoLex is slower than PCLaw when inputting entries, but I believe that in the long run, it will be better as CosmoLex is better situated to move forward with new technology.

Verified User
Professional in Legal
Legal Services Company, 1-10 employeesLexisNexis Firm Manager (Discontinued)
I have no used other products like Firm Manager.

Verified User
Professional in Legal
Legal Services Company, 11-50 employeesReturn on Investment
CosmoLex
- Took a lot of headache out of accounting (I started with Clio which integrates with QuickBooks and it was a nightmare dealing with it until I switched to CosmoLex).
- An approved trust accounting software is required in my jurisdiction, and CosmoLex allowed me to get started with very little delay.
- When transitioning to a different office, CosmoLex was new to my new assistants, and they were set in their ways. There are currently few legal assistants in the area with any familiarity with CosmoLex, so there is always a preference for PCLaw or EsiLaw among the staff. CosmoLex ruffled a few feathers when my staff were forced to learn something new.

Verified User
Professional in Legal
Legal Services Company, 1-10 employeesLexisNexis Firm Manager (Discontinued)
- Increased workout output
- Increased efficiently
- More functions in a centralized location

Verified User
Professional in Legal
Legal Services Company, 11-50 employees