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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    8am™ MyCase

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/A8am MyCase provides web-based practice management software designed for solo and small firm legal professionals. MyCase aims to offer a secure, all-in-one legal practice management solution to alleviate the burden of high caseloads, poor client communication, and practice management operations. The product aims to help users spend less time managing their firm and more time practicing law. MyCase can be accessed from any device or computer so users can manage documents and…

    $49

    per month per user

    Pricing
    AbacusLaw by CARET8am™ MyCase
    Editions & Modules
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    Basic
    $49
    per month per user
    Pro
    $99
    per month per user
    Advanced
    $119
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AbacusLaw by CARET8am™ MyCase
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual billing.
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    AbacusLaw by CARET8am™ MyCase
    Considered Both Products
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    Chose AbacusLaw by CARET
    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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    8am
    Chose 8am™ MyCase
    Prior to using MyCase, my firm relied on AbacusLaw for its CRM program. I have also used Amicus Attorney prior to that. AbacusLaw and Amicus Attorney were local area network programs using an onsite computer server. I started using MyCase so that I would have an entire …
    Incentivized
    Chose 8am™ MyCase
    I prefer MyCase over the alternative practice management services out there simply because it's easy to use and straightforward. The user interface is clean and intuitive. Practice Panther comes close in that regard but still feels clunky and out dated. It makes me feel like …
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    User Ratings
    AbacusLaw by CARET8am™ MyCase
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.0
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    User Testimonials
    AbacusLaw by CARET8am™ MyCase
    Likelihood to Recommend
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
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    8am
    It is great for taking credit card payments, managing calendars, sharing and accepting document uploads and maintaining digital files. The app is better than nothing, however is vastly inferior to the web version. The time entries should show on the first screen whether they are marked as billable or non-billable without having to enter each specific time entry
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    Pros
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    • Security
    • Organization
    • Easy to use
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    8am
    • Trust accounting. This is an area of great concern as little mistakes can lead to serious consequences.
    • Client management. By posting all client documents we have significantly reduced postage and rather than getting a phone call, the clients can see what is happening in their case.
    • Scheduling. This is a great way to keep on top of calendars and a better way to avoid missing deadlines.
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    Cons
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
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    Likelihood to Renew
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
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    Usability
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
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    8am
    It is so easy to use. We've had multiple people join our team and they don't have any issues using it right away. It's also easy to use new features as they're developed. I think everyone should have and use a simple case management platform, and MyCase is my usual recommendation.
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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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    8am
    One of the things we liked most about Tabs3 when we used that system was its support. PracticePanther was step behind in support when we switched to it, but when we switched to MyCase, it actually seems to be a step ahead of Tabs3. The chat support feature has saved me hours on dealing with issues both internally with users and externally with clients trying to navigate the client portal.
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    Online Training
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
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    8am
    We love the program.
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    Implementation Rating
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
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    8am
    None. This thing is a no brainer for a small law firm.
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    Alternatives Considered
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
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    8am
    Prior to using MyCase, my firm relied on AbacusLaw for its CRM program. I have also used Amicus Attorney prior to that. AbacusLaw and Amicus Attorney were local area network programs using an onsite computer server. I started using MyCase so that I would have an entire cloud-based legal CRM program. At the time its best competitive feature was that the program was entirely cloud-based and that online retrieval of documents and client contact information was easily retrievable. The best contribution of these features is not just improving team collaboration, but improving efficient communication with clients by allowing them online access to their case file and secure communication with the client portal. Our Intake staff uses Clio Grow as a CMS (Contact Management System) despite some intake features being added my MyCase in the past year. Clio Grow has a Kanban board interface to manage incoming leads and improve intake team collaboration. MyCase's intake feature is new and less robust and intuitive to use compared to Clio Grow (formerly Lexicata). From the beginning, G Suite has always been an integral tool for email and calendar management. MyCase offers email and calendar support but G Suite is easiest to use on multiple platforms and hardware devices compared to MyCase.
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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.
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    8am™ MyCase Screenshots

    Screenshot of the main dashboardScreenshot of a case overviewScreenshot of trust accountingScreenshot of the billing dashboardScreenshot of time and expense reporting